The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 133 doctor with experience in Hernia near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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133 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Edmund K.M. Tsoi, MD Private Practice

    950 Stockton St, Ste 388, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Tsoi 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, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tsoi is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Tsoi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    San Francisco Surgical Medical Group

    3838 California St, Ste 616, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Yee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Yee is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kevin R. Hiler, MD Private Practice

    3838 California St, Ste 612, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kevin R. Hiler is a General Surgeon serving the San Francisco area for more than 30 years.Dr. Kevin R. Hiler is a General Surgeon serving the San Francisco area for more than 25 years. Dr. Hiler is experienced in Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery, Hernia Repairs and Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. He is a professional member of the California Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons and the Northern California Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Kevin Hiler was also awarded the UCSF, Medical Student Teaching Award and also by the Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society and Bachelor of Science by the Magna cum Laude. Dr. Hiler is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hiler is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Hiler is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Plastic Surgery

    Edward P. Miranda, MD Private Practice

    77 Van Ness Ave, Ste 302, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Edward P. Miranda is a fully trained plastic surgeon and a native of New York City. Dr. Miranda's philosophy on aesthetic surgery is that natural, subtle changes reveal true beauty. Dr. Miranda is highly qualified and trained at both UCSF and Cornell University. Dr. Miranda has also trained in Asia and is a leader in Asian Eyelid (DST) and facial surgery. Dr. Miranda sees each of his patients in his state of the art office in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. Dr. Miranda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Miranda is board certified in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Miranda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harish Mahanty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mahanty 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 Liver Failure, Hernia, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mahanty is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Mahanty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Jonathan Leichtling, MD Private Practice

    19 Wilmot St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, patient centered care. Dr. Leichtling 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Leichtling is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Leichtling is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Taehyun Philip Chung, MD Private Practice

    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My goal is to deliver the best possible care supported the best research. Seeing a surgeon can be frightening. People should be treated not just as patients or diseases, but should leave the office feeling their doctor is their partner and strongest ally in understanding what is wrong and how it can be improved. I do my best to explain things in terms that are easily understandable and allow enough time so each patient has the time needed for me to really listen and not feel rushed. Dr. Chung 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 Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chung is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Neonatology
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Neonatology

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Roberta Keller is a neonatologist, an expert in caring for critically ill newborns. She specializes in those with congenital lung or heart disease. She is director of the program providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an artificial lung system, for newborns. Keller's research addresses lung and heart disorders affecting newborns, such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia and patent ductus arteriosus. Numerous journals have published her studies. Keller completed a medical degree, residency in pediatrics and fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at UCSF, and she was awarded the Glaser Pediatric Research Network fellowship. She is coordinator of the UCSF Neonatology Clinical Consensus Program. Dr. Keller is rated as a Distinguished 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 High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Dr. Keller is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hobart W. Harris is an expert in treating surgical infections and diseases of the pancreas and biliary system. He cares for patients with complicated and often life-threatening conditions in the Complex Abdominal Surgery Program . His areas of expertise include pancreas and bile duct cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, islet cell transplantation for pancreatitis, gallstone disease, intra-abdominal sepsis and serious infections of the skin and soft tissue. Harris research focuses on surgical infections, innate immunity and inflammatory diseases of the pancreas. Harris earned his undergraduate and medical degrees, as well as a master of public health degree, at Harvard University. He completed a residency in surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery at the University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital. He joined UCSF in 1994. Harris is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of numerous surgical and scientific societies, including the American Surgical Association. Dr. Harris 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, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bariatric Surgery Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan Carter is a surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive, advanced approaches such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat abdominal conditions. He cares for patients with hernias and disorders of the esophagus, gallbladder, stomach and intestines. He is also a bariatric surgeon and a member of the acute care surgery program, which provides surgical care in emergencies. After earning his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, Carter completed a residency in surgery and a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at UCSF. Carter is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. As a UCSF faculty member, Carter has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research papers in the subject areas of esophageal disease, bariatric surgery, hernia and medical information science. Carter received the 2008 and 2015 UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators' Excellence in Teaching Awards, as well as UCSF's annual patient safety award in 2014 and 2016. He received the Julius R. Krevans Award for patient care at UCSF, as well as the prestigious Fred H. and Esther E. Nusz Achievement Award. See a UCTV video of Carter, who discusses Obesity in America – Diet, Drugs or Surgery . Dr. Carter is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Obesity, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery At Parnassus

    400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin is a gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the upper digestive tract. He treats conditions of the bile ducts, esophagus, gallbladder, intestines and stomach. Lin is a member of the UCSF Surgical Hospitalist Program, dedicated to providing prompt surgical consultations for patients being seen on an emergency basis. Lin earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by a general surgery residency at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center. At UCSF, he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, funded by the Foundation for Surgical Fellowships. Lin has been involved in important research in his field, including a study conducted by UCSF bariatric and transplant surgeons indicating that sleeve gastrectomy (removal of more than half of the stomach) may be performed safely in carefully selected morbidly obese patients with impending organ failure and also indicating that these patients' significant weight loss may make them more suitable candidates for organ transplantation. In 2012, Lin presented the results of this study – the largest of its kind to date – to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Lin has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Lin 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, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    University California San Francisco - UCSF

    400 Parnassus Ave, 2nd Fl General Surgery Box 0338, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rogers 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 Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Rogers is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Hisatake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hisatake 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 Banti's Syndrome, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hisatake is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Hisatake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Assad Hassoun is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hassoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Hassoun is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Hassoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Osorio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Osorio 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 Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Osorio is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Osorio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janet Bellingham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bellingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Gastroparesis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bellingham is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Bellingham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    James R. Macho, MD Private Practice

    2107 O'Farrell St, 2nd Fl, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Macho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia. Dr. Macho is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Macho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Webster Street Care Center

    2100 Webster Street, Suite 200, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Anastassiou is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Anastassiou is rated as an Experienced 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 Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Anastassiou is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Anastassiou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Elizabeth C. Wick is a surgeon who specializes in caring for patients with conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, such as colon, rectal and anal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); diverticular disease (in which small pouches that have formed in the colon wall push through weak spots and cause inflammation); and perianal disease (a group of conditions affecting the rectum, anus or skin around the anus). She is experienced in laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive techniques for abdominal and pelvic procedures), which generally has fewer complications and causes less post-op pain than traditional surgery. In her research, Wick is interested in improving surgical quality and safety for patients. The National Institutes of Health has consistently funded her studies. Most recently, she led a national collaboration, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, that aimed to reduce surgical site infections at 250 U.S. and international hospitals. Wick earned her medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Wick 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Wick is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Wick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Plastic Surgery

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 4B, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Hoffman is a plastic surgeon who specializes in treating children with a wide variety of craniofacial (skull or face) abnormalities, including cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosynostosis, facial palsy, and hemangiomas and other birthmarks or vascular anomalies. An innovator in the field of craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, he routinely performs complex and intricate surgeries, and works with orthodontists and other specialists to correct abnormalities in children's facial appearances while improving their breathing and ability to eat. He also treats adults, performing complex facial reconstructions as well as aesthetic facial surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Hoffman is widely published, and his research interests include the biology of hemangiomas, fetal surgery for facial deformities and improving cleft lip surgery. Working with the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Hoffman led a successful effort to pass legislation in California that greatly expands insurance coverage for children with cleft lip and palate. Hoffman has been named to U.S. News & World Report's list of America's best doctors for the past 15 years, a distinction reserved for the top 1 percent of physicians in the nation for a given specialty. Hoffman earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. At UCSF, he completed a residency in general surgery and a residency in plastic surgery, serving as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in craniofacial and cleft lip surgery at NYU Langone Health. Hoffman is treasurer of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons. He serves as a senior examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery and on its craniofacial surgery advisory council. He is past president of the American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Hoffman 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 Bifid Nose, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Craniectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Hoffman is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hoffman 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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