The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Hernia near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as a Distinguished 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 Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Maire is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denville Myrie is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Myrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheryl Sahr is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sahr is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Dietzenbach is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Dietzenbach 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Dietzenbach is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Valliere is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Valliere 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, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallstones. Dr. Valliere is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatrics

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

    330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunita Kumar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, Piebaldism, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Transplant Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2310, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cass Franklin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franklin 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 Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Grossmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Grossmann 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neitzel is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omer Ismail is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Bell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Bell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Baker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Baker 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Advanced in Hernia

    Unity Point Clinic Surgery

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Miller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Miller 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, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Unity Point Clinic Surgery

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominic Formaro is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Formaro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Unity Point Clinic Surgery

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 411, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced 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, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Hamling is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hamling 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 Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hamling is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Viet Le is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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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