The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Laguna Hills, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Hernia near Laguna Hills, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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58 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Elvira Klause MD Inc

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elvira Klause is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Klause is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Anal Fissure. Dr. Klause is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wallace is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Wallace 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Wallace is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Oc Trauma Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blake Ashley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Ashley 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Ashley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    27799 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louise Bacon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Bacon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bacon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Frederick L.Stafford M.D. Inc.

    25431 Cabot Rd Ste 107, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Stafford is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Stafford 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 Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paige Natori is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Natori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Asthma in Children. Dr. Natori is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 440, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Brady is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Wilson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Wilson 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Wong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    27799 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Shaver is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Shaver 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 Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Shaver is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    27799 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Abbass is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Abbass is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Abbass is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Thang D Nguyen MD

    22 Odyssey Ste 265, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thang Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Elsie M Robertson, MD

    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 350, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elsie Rodebeck is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Rodebeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surgical Medical Group Inc.

    24411 Health Center Dr Ste 350, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Maeda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Maeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Ocean Pediatrics

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Abelowitz is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Abelowitz 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 Herpangina, Croup, Obesity in Children, and Roseola. Dr. Abelowitz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    24451 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chirag Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Lump in the Abdomen.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nora Evans is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Evans is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Dearing is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Dearing is rated as an Experienced 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 Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Dearing is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Duensing is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Duensing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Lymphedema, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Duensing is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills, 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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