The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 301 doctor with experience in Hernia near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 205 are Experienced, 71 are Advanced, 23 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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301 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 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lipham is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Simon M. Keushkerian
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Simon M. Keushkerian, MD Private Practice

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 330, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Keushkerian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Magdi Alexander
    Advanced in Hernia
    Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

    50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    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 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Khan is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia 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 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Basa is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Basa has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Basa 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 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namir Katkhouda is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katkhouda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Kyle Cologne
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

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

    Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Barry A. Morguelan Inc.

    201 S Alvarado St Ste 602, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Cosenza is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cosenza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

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

    Kamran Samakar is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Samakar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are 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 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Putnam is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Randal P. Arase, MD

    1300 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Arase is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arase has been practicing medicine for over 54 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vagotomy, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Charles A. Hunter, M.D.

    1300 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Hunter is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hunter has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Splenic Infarction, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Beverly Hills Hernia Center

    450 N Roxbury Dr Ste 224, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirin Towfigh is a General Surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Towfigh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Diastasis Recti, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedarssinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute-Los Angeles-Boyle Heights

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 1400, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Yavrouian is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yavrouian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Los Angeles County USC Medical Center

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saskya Byerly is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Byerly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

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

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenji Inaba is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Inaba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bryan D. Hubbard, MD Private Practice

    1513 S Grand Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Hubbard and his staff provide every patient with the best surgical care. Dr. Hubbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

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

    County Of Los Angeles Auditor Controller

    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Demetrios Demetriades is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Demetriades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Splenectomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kazuhide Matsushima is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Matsushima is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Gudata S. Hinika
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    California General Surgeons Medical Group

    1120 W Washington Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hinika is a very compassionate surgeon. He ensures that every patients receives the best quality medical care. Dr. Hinika is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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