Dr. Petersen is the best that you can get! I had mesh implanted in 2008 and it ruined my life. Insurance would not cover out of network. I talked to Dr. Petersen and he suggested removal. My wife drove me the 12 hours and we had the mesh removed. It was the best decision I have ever made at a fair price and I don't know if I would still be alive. Don't believe doctors that tell you that you are fine having plastic in your body even with multiple opinions. They work for the insurance companies! Had mesh removal in 2015 and never looked back. Thank you, Dr. Petersen and staff! sincerely, Lloyd Patterson read more

I was facing "mesh" hernia surgery in 2 weeks. Thank God I found out about Dr. Petersen's no-mesh technique in time... My doctor had assured me that the mesh technique for hernia repair surgery was the no-brainer, no-worries way to go. The rate for post-operative hernia recurrence was only 2%. He even gave me the option of state-of-the-art robotic surgery involving only 3 small incisions with minimal pain, that would have me "back in the saddle" in just 2 weeks. Sounded good. When I asked him how many "mesh" surgeries he had performed, he smiled and looked to me as if he was counting. "Hundreds?" I offered. "O yeah," he said with confidence. I made my appointment for surgery and left the office fairly optimistic, with a brochure in hand that explained the minimally-invasive, allegedly no-complications, no-side-effects mesh surgery. It all seemed so "slam-dunk." But something about it was bothering me. A few days later I went online to do my due diligence and check out this so-called safe and easy mesh surgery. What was this? 20% chance of chronic pain?...Debilitating, dagger-like pain from "migrating" mesh?...Horror stories of men who had lost their reproductive powers?...Doctors washing their hands of any liability? Then I found Dr. Petersen's website. Honestly, after reading his information on the risks of mesh and the benefits of his technique, I felt both relieved and skeptical. Well, I figured, I may as well fill out the online questionnaire. It only took 5 or 10 minutes. The survey said Petersen's office would get back to me soon. This was Friday night. They contacted me on Monday. A couple phone calls later, I was talking with Dr. Petersen himself. I had prepared a list of questions, including this big one: "How many non-mesh hernia surgeries have you performed?" "7000," he answered matter-of-factly. "Around 7000?" I repeated the number, to be sure I heard it right. "It's 7000," he said with quiet confidence. Seven-thousand? Holy cow! "And your recurrrence rate?" "2.7," he replied, again without hesitation. Only .7% higher risk than with mesh surgery. At that point I remember thinking I would sure like to go to Las Vegas. Then the doctor had some questions for me, and he determined from my answers that with mesh surgery I would be at very high risk for chronic pain. I believed him, but still...he was 7 hours away by car. So, a few days later I called my "mesh doctor" and asked him if he performed non-mesh surgery or knew of any doctor in the local area who did. He said No to both questions. I thought about bringing up the potential side effects of mesh. But he hadn't volunteered that information during my office visit, so how could I trust his answer now? Dr. Petersen's frank yet soft-spoken manner had won me over. That was it. I was going to Vegas. I cancelled my mesh surgery and scheduled a surgery with Dr. Petersen. Fortunately he was able to see me the following week. Long story short, the trip to Las Vegas was worth it. I am very impressed with Dr. Petersen as well as with his staff and assistants. They were all friendly, reassuring and compassionate from beginning to end. And his office is checking in on me regularly to make sure I'm okay. (Will a mesh surgeon do that?) I'm writing this testimonial 2 weeks after my surgery. Sure, there was and there still is some pain (Hello, it's SURGERY okay?) but it's fading day by day. If I wish, I could experience even less pain, but I'm not a big fan of pain pills. I took less than half of the pain meds Dr. Petersen's prescription allowed. If you have a hernia and are considering mesh repair, listen to me. My only "agenda" is that I'm a very satisfied patient who wants other men and women to be healthy and live without chronic pain. Please, PLEASE...check out Dr. Kevin Petersen first. Fill out his online questionnaire so his office can contact you. I'm confident you'll be glad you did. --Jim B. October 2018 P.S. Status report one month after my surgery: Kari called again from Dr. Petersen's office to check up on me. I was happy to report that I'm feeling great, just a little discomfort left when I push on the incision. A couple days ago I ran about 50 yards 2 or 3 times for a cool time-lapse camera shot, just because I felt like it! I wouldn't have braved that before my surgery. read more

My experience with Dr. Petersen and his staff was 100% positive. Dr. Petersen is one of the best doctors I've come across in 50 yrs. He's an honest, straight shooter. I wish he was a family doctor as well. He repaired an inguinal hernia for me. I'm very active with cycling/hiking/walking. I didn't want any mesh/foreign substances in my body and all the complications/stress that could arise with mesh. My research into no-mesh hernia surgery led me to Dr. Petersen and I would rate him the best in the world based on my experience. The scheduling, office visit and surgery were all very smooth read more

I have inguinal hernia since 28 year old, it did not bother me until 4 years ago, it gradually become so large that even with the hernia belt on I could not even drive a car, and I spent most of the time lying down, there is no life at all. Being a medical researcher myself, I read all the papers in mesh surgery, and know well to stay away from it, especially after one relative die 4 month later post mesh surgery, and another close friend almost die 2 year later due to life threatening mesh induced bacteria infection, he spent 30 day in the hospital just to have the surgeon clean the pus for 1 hour per day. I am extremely thankful for Dr Peterson help, the non mesh surgery went well with no pain and post surgery side effect of any kind, I have my life back due to his extra originally skill, devotion and love to his patient. My impression about Dr Peterson is, he is a gentle, honest, humble, caring surgeon with rare skills that devote his life to help hernia patient like me, he is not here to make a profit, in fact my surgery take three time longer and I offer to pay him more money, and was surprise he refuse to accept my offer. I felt extremely blessed. His website provide a lot of honest, truthful and helpful information and I read every word on it, if you are someone looking for a trusty and skillful surgeon to help your hernia problem, I recommend you not to try mesh hernia surgery, or you will regret it. Call Dr Peterson right away. He is the best, and only option to free you from the tormenting hernia. read more

Not sure why the previous helper gave a 1 star for Dr. Petersen when they had a great experience...but I guessed he/she doesn't know what the stars are for? But anyway; Dr. Petersen is the guy, very competent doctor. I don't have insurance so I'm so glad I found him. The procedure (infected cyst) was fast, thorough, and clean. Highly recommend him! read more

I had my galbladder removed 2 days ago by Dr Petersen. He is the best surgeon and his staff is incredible. It made my whole experience a million times better. I would go back to him any time and would encourage anyone to see him for surgery. I am very happy. read more

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Dr. Petersen performed an umbilical hernia repair on my husband, who was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the iiver. Many doctors are unwilling to do surgery on someone with cirrhosis, but Dr. Petersen took a look at him and was like, no sweat! He really is the best in the country. We found him after a lot of research and are very glad we went with him. He did a very good job overall and my husband healed well. There is a small scar on his belly button and it looks a little weird at first (because it looks for a while like there IS no belly button) but that seems to normalize over time, and I am very confident that Dr. Petersen did a better job than any other Doctor in the country could have possibly done. Period.So far so good, knock wood. The folks at No Insurance Surgery have also been pretty good about following up with him. The whole staff was very friendly and helpful as well. We could have had surgery done by my husband's doctors within his PPO network, but they would have used mesh. This would have been a $92,000 surgery that we could have gotten "for free" because we'd already reached our out of pocket maximum for the year, but we still opted to pay $6K out of pocket (thank GOD my Mom was willing to lend us the money) to see Dr. Petersen, because from what I've read, you just cannot trust a mesh repair to go smoothly. If you don't believe me, check out this link. http://www.topix.com/forum/med/TE4DF83JKBNACOFNO/p206 If we did the surgery with my huband's PPO network, he would have had to be in the hospital for five days. He had to get evaluated for an emergency liver transplant. Which I do appreciate... I mean, it's good to be prepared! But I just think it's kind of funny how, Petersen has done so many of these surgeries... even on people with liver disease... my husband was in and out the same day. He recuperated in a hotel room while I attended a conference. I do want to say my husband did some alternative treatments and therapies that I believe helped him to heal faster than the average person might, but it was due to Dr. Petersen's expertise that we were able to have the whole thing go so smoothly. And for the record, my husband's hernia was the size of a grapefruit. My husband was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver in 2011 and thanks to alternative treatments he was able to bring his MELD score from a 28 to an 8 within 6 months. I learned that there are about 12 different treatments that are known to reduce scarring of the liver. Within a year after my husband's hospitalization for cirrhosis, he was able to run a mile in about 8 1/2 minutes, with NO TRAINING (my husband is the ultimate couch potato) and he was off every one of his medications. Not bad for someone who was told he'd probably have to go on disability and get a transplant. If anyone wants to know about some of these treatments, please feel free to contact me through yelp and I'd be happy to share them with you. If you're wondering if you should have surgery with Dr. Petersen, I would highly recommend it. Me and my husband are SO relieved we went with him instead of our normal insurance providers. Yes, the surgery cost $6,000. But it was worth every dime. If we'd gone with a "free" mesh repair I would constantly be worried that the darn mesh was going to come loose and cause him considerable pain in the long run... it's just not worth it. Going with NIS gave us peace of mind, my husband is VERY happy with his results, and you just can't put a price tag on that. read more

On Nov 1 2016 I had a hernia repair with mesh I was in pain all the time I started researching the problem. I found n I s dr. Petersen removed the mesh on March 6 2019 . This was the best thing I have since my first surgery n I s is the right way to go dr. Petersen, Kari, Carlos, Grace, and the rest of the crew are great . I cannot be happier. I will tell you if you choose dr. Petersen follow the recovery advice put the papers were you can read them every morning read more

No Insurance Surgery was very quick at responding to my inquiry for surgery to secure my business, but no-showed twice on Dr. Petersen's consultation call. Then they had the audacity to leave me a message hours later after the arranged consulation call without apology or explanation that I "had somehow missed my consult call from the doctor" when I was waiting by the phone precisely at the arranged times. I won't be fooled again into waiting a third time. I have never been treated in such a non-professional manner as this No Insurance Surgery and the medical office of Kevin Petersen. At this point there is no way I would entrust his knife or his staff to my body. I found one of his competitors and will forget about this place. read more

Thank you so much DR. Petersen for giving me back my life. I had an inguinal mesh repair at kaiser. I was in so much pain everyday after the surgery. No doctor would listen to me all they would do is try to give me meds and say wait... I was going over a year and still couldn't walk much and I wasn't able to work. I found DR Petersen searching mesh sites. He is very professional and knowledgable on mesh removable and answered all my questions. I had my mesh removed by him over a year ago. I am back to 100% and I couldn't be more satisfied. Thank you so much for listening to me and giving me an option instead of saying it was all in my head. read more

We were referred to Dr. Petersen by a trusted physician we have known for years. The professionalism and service was excellent from the first contact. Unlike other doctors we have spoken to his care was clear on the initial consultation phone call. He did not push for surgery but actually gave us suggestions for alternate routes locally that we should explore first and if we were not satisfied we could come to see him. He even gave us places to go and a prescription for an ultra sound to get a second opinion. He told us if we decided to do surgery locally what to look for in a MD or hospital who would operate and what we did and did not want. The service from his staff and himself was very professional. I would go to him due to trust alone. read more

In 2006 I had been experiencing pain in my left lower abdomen and groin and sought out a highly recommended Urologist in San Francisco. He advised me that I was suffering a varicocele and hernias on my left and right lower abdomen (though I had not experienced any pain on the right side). The doctor referred me to another surgeon at UCSF to repair the hernias, while he would perform the varicocele repair. I then underwent laparoscopic hernia mesh repair surgery to repair the bilateral inguinal hernias. Shortly after the surgery I experienced pain in my left abdomen which was worse than the pain I had experienced with the hernia. The surgeon advised me that exercise would help with the pain. I sought out the Urologist after the pain continued as it was in my left groin as well. He advised me that it was "radiant" pain from the hernia repair and that he could prescribe large doses of NSAIDS to deal with the pain. This didn't help and was in serious danger of aggravating an ulcer I was recovering from. Several attempts were made to engage these doctors, but to no avail. The pain in the abdomen increased yearly, though at times it was tolerable so I could work. Last year the pain had grown to the point where it was a constant burning or freezing sensation. It made me sick to my stomach, I had loss of appetite and illness when I did eat. I had trouble sitting or standing without unbearable pain. It was affecting my mental health, my energy level and my ability to do my job - and most importantly my love life. Before my hernia surgery, I was very active and energetic - now I couldn't even walk without pain. The rate with which the pain was accelerating and affecting me made me worried that I would be disabled or worse. My wife looked for someone who could help, when she ran across articles and testimonials about Dr. Kevin Peterson. After doing some research on him, we contacted him for a consultation. It turned out I wasn't alone (as I had felt) and there was hope. We flew out to his office in August 2014 and I had the mesh removed from my left side (as the right wasn't giving me any pain). While I had pain immediately after the surgery, it wasn't the mesh pain I had been experiencing. In speaking with Dr. Petersen, I learned that it was a very delicate surgery as the mesh had pulled away from the tacks that were supposed to hold it in place and had intertwined itself with my intestines and important nerves and veins in the area. I did experience some pain after the surgery, but it has been far less severe than before and has not been constant. Now, a year after surgery, I rarely feel pain (mostly when I do it is because I slept on my left side). Dr. Petersen gave me back my life! He is truly a blessing and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is feeling pain after having a hernia or other repair with mesh. Mesh should be outlawed. Dr. Kevin Peterson is an outstanding and highly skilled surgeon. He is caring and kind and took time to thoroughly explain what would take place, the risks and what others had experienced. He and his staff were fantastic to work with from Day 1! The follow-up they have had with me is greatly appreciated. I am so grateful for what he did for me and what he continues to do for others. He is a champion for those of us who have received a surgical procedure that leaves its patients worse off than their initial conditions. Keep up the good fight Dr. Peterson -- you have my eternal gratitude! THANK YOU! read more

This Dr. removed my mesh several years ago. My life has been forever changed as I now have serious burning and Pains throughout my groin and private area that I never had before. The pain actually got worse after a few weeks from surgery. My current doctor tells me that scar tissue buildup from removing mesh and pieces of nerves that get removed are probably my problem?. Dr Petersen says and it is like a pain syndrome and not from the surgery but it seems like the surgery caused worse problems? He told me that he did not put the mesh in me but that does not make me feel better. He says that people who suffer after mesh removal that the pain is all part of the disease? The things he says do not agree with other doctors tell me? He says there is no such thing as permanent nerve damage even if a big chunk of nerve is taken out like I saw in the pictures on his website. I do not know what to do anymore for this chronic pain that I am left with. A lot of things do not add up. Robert read more

I had an initial phone consult and was told to send in my CTscan CD. For a month after I couldn't get anything more than one call back from a receptionist. After that nothing for almost another month. When I gave a bad review on his facebook page. Almost instantly He tagged a group that jumped in and swarmed the comments. He said his records showed he hadn't talked to me yet. That was a problem for me as I had been waiting in pain for surgery that wasn't even being scheduled. After trying to explain my side amidst a barrage of inappropriate comments from him and his followers He told me that I overestimated my value to them and that he wouldn't operate on me. I think I dodged a bullet on this one. If you want a screen shot of this I have one. read more

I'm writing this on 3/13/17, 5 weeks following bi-laterl inguinal hernia surgery. I'm a 67+ yr old white male, 6'1'', 190 lbs, and am in very good health and active (both general and sexual). I was scared to death about the entire surgery thing. My experience with Dr. Petersen and his staff and the medical out-patient facility was excellent. I found Dr. Petersen online and filled out the online form. The next day I had a reply and was offered the opportunity to schedule a personal meeting with the Dr. I had "self-diagnosed" myself as having an inguinal hernia on the left side. As soon as Dr. Petersen looked at me, he said, "you have 2 hernias, one on each side". He took my vitals and told me my blood pressure was too high to have surgery and sent me home with instructions to home- monitor my BP and/or he could prescribe meds to lower my BP. I opted to home-monitor my BP for 2 weeks and email the results to his office. After 2 weeks of home-monitoring my BP, it was within acceptable limits and my surgery was promptly scheduled. I was scheduled for a pre-op 1 day before the surgery. I expected a routine meeting with Dr. Petersen, but instead, I was driven to the surgery center by "Mark" from Dr. Petersen's office, where I was given en EKG, my blood was taken, and I received a general physical. Mark drove me back to the Dr.'s office and I left. The following morning, I was scheduled to have surgery at 8a.m. in the out-patient surgery center. I arrived a few minutes early and was prepped by a very courteous and efficient nursing staff. The anesthesiologist and Dr. Petersen arrived at approx. 8:30a.m. Dr. Petersen paid me a short visit and assured me the surgery was very much a "routine" procedure for him and then I was wheeled into the operating room. I awoke from the anesthesia around 10a.m. and was given some juice and basic instructions for the next 24 hours and I was driven home (1 hour away) by my wife. The day of the surgery, I had very little pain and I had very little pain that first night. But...boy was the pain INTENSE the following morning and for the next 72 hours! I had been given a prescription for pain medicine, but (being "old school") I had resisted taking it. After meeting with Dr. Petersen the day following my surgery, I took one of the pain pills and it REALLY helped---except it caused constipation. Dr. Petersen looked at my incisions and was pleased with what he saw. I was very sore and I needed help getting in and out of bed and in and out of a recliner. My scrotum was black as coal and swollen to 3 times normal size. After taking the 1 pain pill, I took Tylenol at about 1/2 the normal dose for the next 3 days. I found that applying an ice pack to my scrotum was a God-send! If you have this surgery----absolutely use an ice pack to help reduce swelling and pain!!!! After the 3rd day, my pain was down to about a 3-4 on the 10 scale and after a week, it was down to about a 1-2. After the 4th day, my swelling was greatly reduced, thanks to the ice pack! Dr. Petersen's staff, Kari and Mark were just the best...and so were the nurses in the surgery center. Kari phoned me 4 weeks post-op to check on me. And, when was the last time you had a Dr. give you his personal cell phone number and tell you to call him if you has ANY questions? Dr. Petersen did this for me and I have no hesitation is giving him my highest recommendation. I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Petersen and would certainly return to him if I need any type of surgical procedure in the future. At 5 weeks post-op, I am feeling fine (I am still "taking it easy"), the surgery seems to have been completely successful and "everything works" (if you know what I mean). I expect to be 100% in another 3 weeks. Thank you Dr. Petersen, Kari, and Mark!! read more

I'm from Philadelphia so I was a little concerned about flying back after the surgery what a surprise the first night stayed in a hotel with just a little discomfort never needed to take any pain medicine even though they told me at the prescreen that I should have it. As a matter of fact the day after I flew home I flew to Puerto Rico for a weeks vacation. It's been almost 6 months since my hernia surgery with Dr. Petersen it was the best experience, No Pain whatsoever since day one I am a tile contractor and spend a lot of time working with heavy materials and on my knees a lot. I was back to work after the 1 month. He told me to take it easy and let it heal even though I felt ready to go back in about 10 days. Dr Petersen was the only Dr I found that would do the surgery without mesh, other Drs I talked to told me no one would do it without mesh and that was the only way it should be done. I disagree and I'm happy I found Dr Petersen who also believes like I do. His office & staff were great and did everything they promised. Thanks Dr Petersen Glenn H. read more

I had 2 surgeries done by Dr Petersen. Both times, great results. He is very professional and took extra time to explain the options. I couldn't be any happier. read more

i had my inguinal hernia surgery 4 days aqo by dr peterson, have not had any other hernia sugeries,I was quite nervous, ki heard of him through the internet, i live in california and had a difficult time to get even a consultation let alone a non mesh surgery, ill still never know if that option availlalre in my state, anyway first response? excellent, someone actually returned my call with just questions 2nd time after i read all reviews, ckd credentials this time mark answered direct, a quite impressionable young man that is very knowledgeble professional courteous, initial contact began to ease my woes, anyway everyone i came in contact with, are definately on top of ther business and an intricate part of a professional clean knowlegeable compassionate, through the whole thing,, i awoke to no pain and smiles smiles smiles from the whole crew, ive only taken 3 painkillers so far, and i already feel much better, id reccomend petersn and ass, to anyone, thanks doc and the gang, ill leave more reviews after its healed, oh by the way healing process has already began , but im going to take it very easy for a bit which one should do in recovery of any surgery, respectfully yours davy read more

Dr. Petersen fixed my hernia about eight months ago. His staff very was polite and helpful. The operation was 100% successful. I am very pleased with his procedure and my rapid recovery. He does not use mesh, which is the cause for later problems (chronic pain) for many people. I could not have asked for a better outcome. I have and do recommend Dr. Petersen for anyone in need of a hernia operation. read more