Gallbladder & Hernia Surgery for Canadians

Skip the Wait—Get Gallbladder or Hernia Surgery Without Delay

If you’re in the Vancouver, BC area and feeling frustrated by wait times for gallbladder or hernia surgery, there’s another option. Meridian Surgery Center, located in Puyallup, WA—just a quick drive across the border from Canada —offers timely, high-quality procedures with a simple process designed for your convenience. At only 3 hours from Vancouver, this short trip could save you valuable time and get you back to living your life sooner.

Why Consider Paying Cash for Surgery?

Think it costs too much? Consider this: Waiting for surgery can mean months of discomfort, risk of complications, and disruptions to your daily life. Choosing a timely procedure now may save you stress—and potential emergency medical costs—down the road.

• • Avoid the Wait: Long waitlists for non-urgent procedures like gallbladder removal and hernia repair mean putting your health on hold. Our surgery center offers immediate scheduling.
  • Prevent Emergency Surgery Risks: Studies show that 50% of patients with symptomatic gallstones will require emergency surgery within a year, facing 10x higher complication rates compared to planned procedures. Taking control of your care now helps you avoid unexpected hospital visits and ensures a smoother recovery.
  • Transparent Costs: The initial consultation is $250 USD. Your procedure cost covers surgery, recovery, and post-operative care, ensuring full transparency with no surprises. Any additional costs would only apply to services outside the surgery center, such as pre-op lab work or pathology, if needed, or pain medications from a local pharmacy.
    • Gallbladder Surgery: $7,000 – $8,000 USD
    • Hernia Surgery: $6,000 – $12,000 USD

• World-Class Care: Our experienced surgical team and state-of-the-art facility ensure a safe, comfortable experience with exceptional results.

What to Expect: Your Simple Surgical Journey

Call and we can arrange a consultation within a few days! We make the process easy to understand and straightforward every step of the way:

1. Initial Phone Consultation
   • Start with a phone consultation to discuss your medical needs and schedule your surgery date.
2. Travel to the Surgery Center
   • The day before your procedure, drive down to our location with a buddy who will be your designated driver after the surgery.
   • Upon arrival, attend an afternoon in-office consultation with your surgeon to go over final details.
3. Stay at a Discounted Hotel
   • Enjoy a special rate at a nearby hotel, exclusively for our surgery center patients.
     1. Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup (walking distance)
     2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup
     3. Best Western Plus Puyallup Hotel
     4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Puyallup
4. Surgery Day
   • Arrive at our center for your scheduled procedure.
   • After surgery, you’ll recover in our facility for approximately 4 hours under professional care.
5. Post-Surgery Recovery
   • Your buddy will drive you back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
6. Follow-Up Appointment
   • The next morning, return to the center for a follow-up consultation to ensure everything is on track.
   • Once cleared by your surgeon, you’re free to head home.

Why Choose Our Surgery Center?

• Expert Team: Led by Dr. Robert Wright, a highly experienced surgeon known for his precision and compassionate care, our team is dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for every patient.
• Convenience: Minimal disruption to your schedule with our streamlined process.
• Quality Care: Expert surgeons and a modern facility focused on patient comfort.
• Affordable and Transparent: Competitive pricing without surprises.

Paul’s Story

I found Dr. Wright and his practice through a simple Google search of “US hiatal hernia surgeons”. I was thrilled to find out he was just three hours away from Vancouver. When I was told I needed the surgery, the wait in Canada was some time — months turned into two years because of Covid-related delays in the health care system. I had convinced myself paying for the surgery in the US would be too expensive, but that was conjecture. I hadn’t checked. Called Dr. Wright’s team and was pleasantly surprised to discover it was much less than I thought. That, plus the fact Dr. Wright has done thousands of this procedure (Canadian surgeons don’t do a lot of them), made me take the plunge. Could not have gone any better. The facility is purpose-built and you feel like the only patient in the place. I stayed in a hotel next door during recovery and Dr. Wright even paid a house call the morning after. If in Canada and considering going the US option, based on my experience, it was well worth it.

Paul W., Vancouver, BC
Dr. Wright Patient

Christine’s Story