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General Surgery, Faster Return to the Life You Love

Persistent abdominal pain, swelling, or discomfort shouldn't control your life. At The Christ Hospital Health Network, our general surgeons are trusted for outcomes that relieve symptoms, restore comfort, and help patients get back to feeling like themselves.

As leaders in minimally invasive surgery, our teams focus on reducing pain, shortening recovery, and minimizing disruption to life. From hernia repair and gallbladder removal to more complex abdominal procedures, we work together to deliver exceptional results and an experience that puts patients at ease.

If it's surgery, it's at Christ.

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Your Quickest and Easiest Path to Recovery
We offer consultations and second opinions at convenient locations in Anderson, Fort Wright, Montgomery, Mt. Auburn, and Liberty Township and perform surgery at the state-of-the-art surgical centers of The Christ Hospital Health Network. We collaborate with multiple specialties to ensure all aspects of your care are addressed. We are specially trained and experienced in minimally invasive treatments including:
  • Appendectomy  
  • Colectomy  
  • Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction  
  • Gallbladder removal  
  • Heller myotomy for the relief of dysphagia 
  • Hernia repair (ventral, epigastric, umbilical, incisional, inguinal, and hiatal/paraoesophageal) 
  • Hiatal Hernia repair and Fundoplication for treatment of acid reflux (GERD)  
  • Median Arcuate Ligament Release (MALS)  
  • Small bowel resection  
  • Splenectomy and Adrenalectomy  
Leading the Way in Minimally Invasive Care
We are experts in minimally invasive procedures, including the use of state-of-the-art robotic systems that are fully controlled by our surgeons and allow for greater precision and smaller incisions. Minimally invasive procedures can lead to:

  • Smaller incisions, less scarring, lower hernia rate
  • Significantly reduced pain and risk of infection
  • Minimal blood loss
  • Shorter hospital stays and earlier return to normal activities
  • Optimal clinical outcomes
Facts and Figures
2.8 Days
Average length of stay for minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair 

Compared to 4.8 Days for
traditional inguinal hernia repair
3.5 Days
Average length of stay for minimally invasive ventral hernia repair

Compared to 6.4 Days for
traditional ventral hernia repair
Advanced Surgical Expertise
Our board-certified general surgeons will listen to your concerns and work with you to evaluate, diagnose and treat your condition, creating a care plan that fits with your lifestyle and your medical needs. Our team is highly skilled at treating a wide array of conditions using both laparoscopic and robotic platforms, always opting for the least invasive option for a quicker recovery and return to your normal activities. 
David Fischer, MD
Mohammad S. Gerdvisheh, MD
Jonathan W. Schilling, MD
Steven S. Weber, MD
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Cincinnati, OH 45219
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