Former Hernia Surgeon, Dr. Freedman, turned patient advocate shares advice for avoiding mesh and no mesh misconceptions

 <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Dr. Bruce Freedman, Vice President of Clinical Development at TELA Bio, a medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing innovative tissue reinforcement materials to address unmet needs in hernia repairs joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels.<br /><br />Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Bruce Freedman discuss the following:<br /><br />What are the current challenges with hernia repairs?<br /><br />What are the most common concerns patients have about their hernia repair?<br /><br />What is the difference between mesh and no mesh hernia repair?<br /><br />What are the questions patients should be asking their doctors about hernia repair?<br /><br />Where can patients go to learn more about their hernia repair treatment options?<br /><br />Bruce Freedman, M.D., FACS is the Vice President of Clinical Development at TELA Bio. After 32 years as a private practice general surgeon specializing in hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction, Dr. Freedman joined TELA Bio in 2021 to advocate for a more natural hernia repair mesh option as an alternative to permanent and resorbable synthetic mesh. In his role, Dr. Freedman utilizes his extensive experience as a healthcare provider to share the clinical and financial benefits of the OviTex Reinforced Tissue Matrix portfolio with surgeons and hospital administration.<br /><br />Websites: <a href="https://TELABio" rel="noopener">https://TELABio</a>.com | <a href="https://abouthernia" rel="noopener">https://abouthernia</a>.com <br /><br />Social Media Links: <br />Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/telabioinc" rel="noopener">https://facebook.com/telabioinc</a>  <br />Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com" rel="noopener">https://instagram.com</a>/telabio <br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://linkedin.com/company/tela" rel="noopener">https://linkedin.com/company/tela</a>-bio <br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com" rel="noopener">https://twit