Expert hernia care in Cecil County.
Don’t let a hernia hold you back. At ChristianaCare, we understand the discomfort and disruption a hernia can cause in your daily life. Our team of hernia doctors specializes in providing compassionate, personalized care for patients suffering from all types of hernias.
With a deep commitment to excellence, we offer advanced treatments and innovative techniques to help you regain your strength, mobility, and peace of mind.
What Is a Hernia?
A hernia is a defect, or a gap, between the muscle layers of the abdominal wall. Through this defect, tissues that should usually remain in the abdomen are able to protrude through the abdominal wall and frequently present as a lump or a mass on the abdomen or in the groin. They can occur without any specific cause or can happen after surgery on the abdominal wall. Hernias can vary from small to very large and complicated. Hernia symptoms can range from a minor nuisance to life-threatening.
Conditions We Diagnose and Treat
Your surgeon will assess your hernia and, if surgery is advised, recommend the best approach for your specific condition. We treat the following kinds of hernias:
- Inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Ventral hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Parastomal hernia
- Spigelian hernia
- Sports hernia
- And more
Treatments and Services We Offer
- Hernia abdominal surgery
- Open hernia surgery
- Complex/recurrent hernia repair
- Management of mesh-related complications
- Management of chronic pain after hernia surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
Our surgery center is conveniently located in Cecil County and is accepting new patients:
ChristianaCare General Surgery at Elkton
Singerly Medical Building
137 W. High Street, Suite 2B
Elkton, MD 21921-8611
For more information, or to make an appointment, call 443-305-5850.
Providers
James Jarvis, MD
Biography
James M. Jarvis, M.D., is a general surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of illnesses and injuries. He recognizes the importance of communicating well with his patients and their families. As a physician, he works closely with his patients to develop comprehensive surgical plans, including post-operative care. He practices evidence-based medicine that allows him to offer his patients the most updated clinical research and medical innovation.
Dr. Jarvis earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 2017. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering in 2010. He completed his general surgery residency program at ChristianaCare and has served as the Academic Chief Resident.
Dr. Jarvis entered into surgery to directly impact patients’ lives. He feels that it’s a privilege to help and serve others. As an attending surgeon, his role on the teaching faculty at ChristianaCare allows him to continue to pass on his knowledge to future surgeon as medical students and residents. He is an active member of the Delaware chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He lives in Delaware with family and enjoys hiking together along Wilmington’s hiking trails.