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Inguinal hernia repair without mesh. Desarda?
After a little internet research it does look like Dr Bob Burns will perform the Desarda procedure sometimes on request, as Dr Towfigh suggested. Desarda is a new repair type though and I don’t think there is as much research and longterm followup for it, whereas something like the Shouldice repair has a lot of substantial history behind it.
As for insurance and who takes what plan, your best bet is to call the billing offices of each clinic and ask directly. Typically they know immediately, or they will research and call you back. This list may help, it shows their clinics and contact information:
Dr Towfigh – http://www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com/office-address-and-hours.html
Dr Chen – https://www.uclahealth.org/provider/david-chen-md
Dr Johnson – http://www.desertsurgeons.com/Surgical-Care-About-Us-Palm-Springs-CA.html
Dr Burns – https://www.hoag.org/find-a-doctor/b/robert-g-burns-md/
Dr Philips – http://bio.csmc.edu/view/3815/Edward-H-Phillips.aspx
Good luck, keep us updated on your case.