The Mercy Hernia Center is a center of excellence specializing in abdominal hernia repairs of all kinds. At the hernia center, repair methods combine local anesthesia (when appropriate), meticulous surgical technique, and early return to normal activities.

Studies show that having an experienced surgeon greatly increases one's chance for a long-lasting, trouble-free hernia repair.

Dr. Wright's experience combined with the dedication of the St. Anne staff to providing specialized hernia care, is a cornerstone of the Mercy Hernia Center.

The hernia center has a tradition of serving the Amish and Mennonite population. These patients are offered very reasonable rates which we negotiate through a non-profit organization. For more information on the Amish program, please call us or visit www.imergrun.org.

Jonathan Wright, M.D., FACS
Dr. Jonathan D.Wright, M.D. is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. As a charter member of the American Hernia Society Dr. Wright brings a longstanding interest in hernia surgery of all types to the Mercy Hernia Center. With twenty years of practice experience and extensive experience with abdominal wall hernias of all types, Dr. Wright is dedicated to providing safe, modern, and effective techniques of hernia repair to the patients treated at the Mercy Hernia Center.

Edwin Nirdlinger, M.D.
The Mercy Hernia Center was founded by Dr. Nirdlinger under the name The Great Lakes Hernia Center. Dr. Nirdlinger will be retiring from the practice in March 2009. Dr. Nirdlinger was the former Chief of Surgery at the U.S. Naval Submarine Medical Center. He developed his hernia repair techniques after careful study of many repair methods. He is a charter member of the American Hernia Society.