Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair near Charleston, SC

Care Philosophy: Tri-County Surgical Associates is a two physician group specializing in general surgery and dedicated to the compassionate delivery of total surgical care of our patients. With over 35 years of combined surgical experience, we are trained and qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and treat surgical problems encompassing the entire body.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Mandel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Savannah, GA. He is 56 years old. Dr. Jeffrey Mandel, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Robert Kelly is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon providing detailed surgical care to patients in Savannah, GA. He performs weight loss surgery, gallbladder surgery and hernia repair.

Biography: Sometimes, the most rewarding conversation with your surgeon is one in which you are reassured that no operation is necessary. Sometimes, however, surgery can be a valuable part of a treatment plan to help you achieve your health goals. Throughout medical school and a general surgery residency, I learned the impact surgical treatment can have on patients. Specifically, I saw the great benefits of minimally invasive surgery, and have made that a focus of my career. \n Minimally invasive surgery with robotic laparoscopy decreases discomfort after surgery, and leads to shorter hospital stays and recovery times as compare to traditional surgery methods. Many of the operations we used to do with large abdominal incisions are now routinely completed using robotic techniques with tiny incisions. \n I am a Fellow of the American College of Surgery and a member of the American Hernia Society, and I remain continuously certified by the American Board of Surgery. I believe every patient deserves an accurate assessment of their condition and an honest review of treatment options. I want you to have all of your questions answered before choosing the best course of treatment for you. \n Before moving to coastal South Carolina, my family and I lived in Charlotte, where I helped to build one of the largest general surgery groups in the southeastern United States. We are all happy to be living in the Lowcountry and I am thrilled to be bringing quality surgical care to our community.

Biography: Dr. T. Ellis Barnes is a master general and robotics surgeon providing advanced care and surgical expertise to patients in Savannah, GA. He obtained his medical degree from the University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland and currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Surgery for the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. He treats a wide range of conditions, including both ventral and inguinal hernias, colon cancer, cysts, lesions as well as acid reflux. He sees patients at our Vidalia, Savannah and Richmond Hill locations.

Care Philosophy: I pride myself on good communication with patients and their families. My goal is to perform operations in a minimally invasive fashion, if possible, to decrease postoperative pain, narcotic use, and to get people back to their normal lives as quickly as possible. I vow to treat all of my patients with respect and to care for them as I would my own family.