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Find Relief From Chronic Groin and Pelvic Pain
Chronic groin or pelvic pain can affect every aspect of daily life. The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction offers advanced nerve, reconstructive, and urologic surgeries designed to relieve pain, restore function, and help patients move without discomfort again.
Is Groin or Pelvic Pain Controlling Your Life?
Groin pain can make it difficult to walk, sit, or perform simple movements. For some, it develops after surgery or injury, while others experience persistent nerve pain that radiates through the pelvis, hips, or thighs.
At The Institute, our surgeons specialize in identifying the source of groin and pelvic pain and creating customized surgical solutions that relieve pressure, repair damage, and restore long-term comfort.
You do not have to live this way. Here’s who we help:
Men and women with chronic groin or pelvic pain that hasn’t improved with physical therapy or medication.
Patients with nerve pain or numbness following hernia, pelvic, or urologic surgery.
Those with pelvic trauma, scarring, or complications from prior procedures.
Patients who have been told there are no surgical options but continue to experience daily discomfort.
Advanced Procedures That Relieve Chronic Pain
Patients from across the country turn to our team when standard treatments have failed—because we offer surgical expertise and diagnostic insight that few centers can match.
Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery
Releases pressure on the pudendal nerve to relieve chronic pelvic pain, burning, or numbness.
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Nerve Reconstruction Surgery
Repairs or reconnects damaged nerves in the pelvic or groin area to restore sensation and reduce pain.
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
Redirects injured nerves into nearby muscles to prevent painful neuromas and improve function.
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Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI)
Uses small muscle grafts to stabilize sensitive nerves and reduce chronic pain following injury or surgery.
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Nerve Grafts
Replaces or bridges damaged nerve segments to restore proper function and relieve pain.
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Decompression Surgery
Relieves pressure on compressed pelvic or lower abdominal nerves caused by scarring or prior operations.
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Fat Grafting (post-decompression or post-reconstruction)
Softens scar tissue, cushions sensitive nerves, and improves comfort after nerve decompression or prior surgery.
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Hernia Repair
Reinforces weakened tissue in the groin or abdominal wall to relieve pain caused by chronic or recurring hernias.
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Lymphedema Surgery
Improves drainage and reduces swelling to relieve discomfort and restore normal movement.
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Why Patients Choose The Institute When Others Can’t Help
Global Leaders in Surgical Pain Management
Chronic pain care requires more than symptom control. It demands deep diagnostic insight, advanced surgical skill, and a commitment to helping patients reclaim their lives. Whether you’ve been searching for answers for months or years, our team offers a unique blend of science, skill, and empathy to help you take back control of your life.
Patients trust The Institute because we provide:
Nationally recognized specialists in pain and reconstruction
Groundbreaking surgical techniques backed by published research
Expertise in rare and complex nerve conditions
Collaborative care from multidisciplinary teams
Personalized treatment plans
Proven outcomes for patients who’ve exhausted other options
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Meet Our Surgeons
Behind every successful surgery is a specialist who understands the sensitive nature of groin and pelvic pain. Our surgeons bring world-class skill, compassion, and innovation to help patients return to a pain-free, confident life.
Andrew Elkwood
MD, MBA, FACS
Hamid Abdollahi
MD, FACS
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Peter Andrawes
MD
Beth Anglin
MD, FACS
Gary Arishita
MD
Russell Ashinoff
MD, FACS
Sean Boutros
MD, FACS
David Cabiling
MD
Courtney Carpenter
MD
Stephen Chagares
MD
Eric I. Chang
MD, FACS
Frank Ciminello
MD, FACS
Kari L. Colen
MD, FACS
Ryan Couvillion
MD
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Joseph Dayan
MD, MBA
Frank Dellacroce
MD
George Dreszer
MD
Stephen Dudick
MD
Rodion Erenburg
MD
Berry Fairchild
MD
Adam Feintisch
MD
Nicole Ferro
DO
James Fletcher
MD
Anton Fries
MD, PhD
Amon-Ra Gama
MD
Andrew Gassman
MD
Patrick Greaney
MD, FACS
Ritwik Grover
MD, FACS
Edward Hahn
MD
Sanaz Harirchian
MD
Cassie Hartline
MD
Sean Herman
MD, FACS
Zuhaib Ibrahim
MD, FACS
Hari Iyer
MD, FAAOS
Priya Jadeja
MD, FACS
Reza Jarrahy
MD, FACS, FAAP
Santosh Kale
MD, MBA
Karen Kaplan
MD
Matthew Kaufman
MD, FACS
Ergun Kocak
MD
Arjuna Kuperan
MD
Chris Lakhiani
MD, FACS
Peter Ledoux
MD
Matthew Lynch
MD
Tyler Merceron
MD
Ahmed Nasser
MD
Chet Nastala
MD
Robert T. Nevitt III
MD
Oscar Ochoa
MD
William Ordoyne
MD
Lauren Otaguro
MD
Tushar Patel
MD, FACS
Steven Pisano
MD
Sidney Rabinowitz
MD, FACS
Deepak Ramesh
MD
David Rayfield
MD
Rukmini Rednam
MD
Michael Rose
MD, FACS
Adam Saad
MD, FACS
Nirvana Saraswat
MD
Ali Seckin
MD, MBA
Ajul Shah
MD, FACS
Tzvi Small
MD, FACS
Mohit Sood
DO
Scott Sullivan
MD
Pankaj Tiwari
MD
Stephen Toran
MD
Christopher Trahan
MD
David Tsai
MD, FACS
Hakan Usal
MD
Eric Weiss
MD
Jonathan Weiswasser
MD, FACS
Lauren Whipple
MD
Eric Wimmers
MD, FACS
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Whitten Wise
MD
Mary Jo Wright
MD
Alex Xu
MD
Sarosh Zafar
MD
Get Relief From Chronic Pain
You do not have to live with pain that affects your comfort, movement, or confidence. Our specialists provide advanced care that helps patients finally reclaim their lives.