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    MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Hernia near Rockford, IL. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    25 providers found
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5668 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Kim is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1401 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Mcgovern is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Mcgovern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Mcgovern is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1340 Charles St, Suite 200, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Walter Reid is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Reid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1340 Charles St, Suite 100, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Batty is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Batty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Batty is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      1340 Charles St, Suite 100, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Cole is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Cole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Rockford Health Physicians

      2350 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Mccarthy is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Cellulitis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      209 9th St, Suite 200, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Krystle Lange is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Lange is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lange is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      209 9th St, Suite 200, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohammad Haidar is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Haidar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Haidar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Swedishamerican Hospital

      1340 Charles St, Suite 100, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dacia Pickering is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Pickering is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Colostomy. Dr. Pickering is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Rockford Health Physicians

      2300 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hadyn Hollister is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Hollister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hollister is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      2300 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew
      Accepting New Patients

      Igal Breitman is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Breitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Breitman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Rockford Health Physicians

      2300 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Masteller is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Masteller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      2350 N Rockton Ave, Suite 510, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Zarnke is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Zarnke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      Experienced in Hernia
      2350 N Rockton Ave, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Michelotti is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Michelotti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5666 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Keller is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5666 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lawrence Prabhakar is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Prabhakar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5666 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fariba Dayhim is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Dayhim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dayhim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5668 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Javeria Qureshi is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Frostbite, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Osf Multi-Specialty Group

      5668 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Patrick is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Patrick is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      5668 E State St, 
      Rockford, IL 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Barteau is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Barteau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Carotid Artery Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Arterial Embolism.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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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