Hernia

Hey all, I am getting pain on right side of my waistline and I can't lay on my stomach due to the pain. It gets reddish sometimes and I consulted my doctor. He said me that it is Hernia and refered me to consult a specialist, but they are saying it as not the sign of hernia. I need to get more information on Hernia and a good hernia specialist. I found Shouldice Hospital on web and seems to be good. What are your suggestions?