The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 240 doctor with experience in Hernia near Downey, CA. Of these, 166 are Experienced, 62 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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240 providers found
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lipham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Glenn T. Hifumi, M.D.

    9604 Artesia Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Hifumi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Hifumi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Paramount Surgical Medical Center

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivier Urayeneza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paramount, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Urayeneza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Appendicitis. Dr. Urayeneza is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Urayeneza is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Minkes And Deere

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Deere is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Deere is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Deere is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Nasser Z Mehrizi MD Inc

    16660 Paramount Blvd Ste 307, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nasser Mehrizi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paramount, California. Dr. Mehrizi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Farzad Alemi MD Inc

    3628 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farzad Alemi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Alemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mona M. Shah, MD

    3628 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mona Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Maxine M Anderson MD Inc

    3628 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxine Anderson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lynwood, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    John S. Pierandozzi MD Inc.

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 102, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Jensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MLK Outpatient Center

    1670 E 120th St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    We provide state of the art surgical care, including post operative management. Dr. Mccloud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Secondary Peritonitis. Dr. Mccloud is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mccloud is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namir Katkhouda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katkhouda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Cologne is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Faisal A. Khan, MD Private Practice

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Khan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Khan is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgical Multispecialties Med Grp

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Basa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Basa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Basa is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Basa is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Samakar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Samakar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Putnam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Minkes & Deere M.D.'S

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 111, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rayan Eshaghian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Minkes & Deere M.D.'S

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 111, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Minkes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Minkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Paget Disease of the Breast, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Orchard Medical Offices

    9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradford Tropea is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Tropea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tropea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

    9449 E Imperial Highway, 
    Downey, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hernia?

    A hernia is a sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). The sac comes through a hole or weak area in the strong layer of the belly wall that surrounds the muscle. This layer is called the fascia.

    Which type of hernia you have depends on where it is:

    • Femoral hernia is a bulge in the upper thigh, just below the groin. This type is more common in women than men.
    • Hiatal hernia occurs in the diaphragm muscle that separates the chest and abdomen. Part of the upper stomach pushes into the chest.
    • Incisional hernia can occur through a scar if you have had abdominal surgery in the past.
    • Umbilical hernia is a bulge around the belly button. Most often it occurs when the muscle around the belly button does not close completely after birth.
    • Inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin. It is more common in men. It may go all the way down into the scrotum.

    When should I see a Hernia doctor near Downey, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Hernia doctor near Downey, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Hernia doctors near Downey, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Hernia doctors near Downey, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Hernia doctor near Downey, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hernia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hernia doctor near Downey, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Hernia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hernia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Hernia doctors near Downey, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hernia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hernia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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