The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Santa Clara, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 132 doctor with experience in Hernia near Santa Clara, CA. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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132 providers found
    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adella Garland is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Garland 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Rectal Prolapse, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Carvalho is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Carvalho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

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

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathleen Ligman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Ligman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

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

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaina Tsui is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tsui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prithvi Legha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Legha is rated as an Advanced 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 Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Legha is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Legha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khoi Tran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Tran 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Tran is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Badger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Badger 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Badger is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Badger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Forrester is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Breast Care Center At Santa Clara Medical Center

    710 Lawrence Expy # 286, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Shew is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Shew is rated as an Advanced 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 Choledocholithiasis, Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center

    710 Lawrence Express Way, 2nd Floor Dept 286, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elliott Brill is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Brill 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, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Brill is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Urgent, Primary, And Specialty Care Willow Glen-El Camino Health

    625 Lincoln Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tranduc is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Tranduc is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MKE General Surgery

    227 N Jackson Ave Ste 220, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlos Alvarez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Alvarez 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 Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Associates

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 225, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nang Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Interventional Radiology In San Jose

    2589 Samaritan Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Bertelsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Bertelsen 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 Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Specialty Care Sobrato-El Camino Health

    2495 Hospital Dr Ste 460, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Minnis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Minnis is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Klaus See is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. See 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. See is board certified in Surgery. Dr. See is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Javadi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Javadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones. Dr. Javadi is board certified in Surgery Cancer Surgery. Dr. Javadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Spain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Breast Care Center At Santa Clara Medical Center

    710 Lawrence Expy # 286, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jong-ping Lu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Brand-New Health Center

    2407 Forest Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tzuoo-ming Yeh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

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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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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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