The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Joliet, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Hernia near Joliet, IL. Of these, 14 are Advanced, 10 are Experienced and 6 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    330 Madison St., Suite 200, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    "I believe that communication is one of the most basic and important aspects in surgical care, and that being prepared for the ""in's and out's"" creates a more relaxed approach and better environment for the recovery of my patients.". Dr. Corrales 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, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Corrales is board certified in Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Swenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Swenson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James O'donnell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. O'donnell 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, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. O'donnell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    R K Natesh MD

    1100 Essington Rd, Ste 6, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramanathapur Natesh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Natesh 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 Thrombophlebitis, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Natesh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Gamagami is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Gamagami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgical Consultants Of Joliet LTD

    2 Uno Cir, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Danielson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Danielson is rated as an Advanced 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Family Medical Group S.C

    330 Madison St Ste 104, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Mihalakakos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Mihalakakos 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 Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Greathouse Medical Group SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 550, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shishin Yamada is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Yamada is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Borncamp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Borncamp is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikesh Lath is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Lath 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Dupage Medical Group LTD.

    2100 Glenwood Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Hiser is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Hiser 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 Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Presence Hospitals PRV

    301 Madison St Ste 302, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhavin Shah is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Shah 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 Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    AMITA Health Medical Group Family Medicine & General Surgery Joliet

    330 Madison St Ste 104, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Ghee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Ghee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, Suite 345, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    I strive to work with each of my patients to develop a care plan centered around their individual goals and needs. It is important that my patients feel well-informed and comfortable with their treatment plan and to provide high-quality, compassionate surgical care. Dr. Wu 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 Cellulitis, Necrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wu is board certified in Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    SAS Surgical, Ltd

    19657 S La Grange Rd, 
    Mokena, IL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Romberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mokena, Illinois. Dr. Romberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Romberg is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    The more you love your patients, the more you love being a doctor. Dr. Gracias 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer in Men, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Gracias is board certified in Surgery, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, and Robotic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide my patients with the best surgical treatment in a kind, respectful and patient environment. Dr. Manglano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Manglano is board certified in Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    1890 Silver Cross Blvd., Pavilion A, Suite 345, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in honesty and integrity of care. There is nothing more important in a physician-patient relationship than honesty, even if the news isn't good. Dr. Katilius 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 Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Katilius is board certified in General Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Ragauskaite is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Ragauskaite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Morris Hospital Surgical Specialists

    25259 S Reed St, 
    Channahon, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Winkleman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Channahon, Illinois. Dr. Winkleman is rated as an Advanced 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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 Joliet, IL?

    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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