The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Alexandria, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Hernia near Alexandria, LA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Richard Norem
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Richard Norem
    General Surgery

    John S. McCabe M.D. APC

    301 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    318-448-1040
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Norem is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Norem 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Ahsan Raza
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Ahsan Raza
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ahsan Raza is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Raza is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Jeremy Timmer
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Jeremy Timmer
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 3F, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeremy Timmer is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Timmer 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Samantha Zeringue
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Samantha Zeringue
    General Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 3F, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Samantha Zeringue is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Zeringue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. David Mccoy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. David Mccoy
    General Surgery

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    318-767-0605
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Mccoy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. John Mcginity
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. John Mcginity
    General Surgery

    Alexandria Surgery

    2129 Jackson St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    318-448-7063
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Mcginity is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mcginity is rated as an Advanced 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 Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Darryl Aguilar
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Darryl Aguilar
    General Surgery

    Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    318-442-6767
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Darryl Aguilar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Aguilar is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Meyer Kaplan
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Meyer Kaplan
    General Surgery

    Meyer Kaplan, M.D.

    201 4th St Ste 3, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Meyer Kaplan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Kaplan 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Robert York
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Robert York
    General Surgery

    Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    318-442-6767
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert York is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. York 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, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Philip Cole
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Philip Cole
    General Surgery

    Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    318-442-6767
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Cole is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Cole 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Matthew Linger
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Matthew Linger
    General Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Linger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Linger 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 Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Linger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Nicholas Harris
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Nicholas Harris
    General Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. James Conerly
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. James Conerly
    General Surgery

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital

    3330 Masonic Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    318-448-6711
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Conerly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Conerly is rated as an Experienced 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Bruce Rayburn
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Bruce Rayburn
    General Surgery

    Rayburn Surgical Clinic

    390 Griffith St, 
    Pineville, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    318-443-6189
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Rayburn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Dave Rayburn
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Dave Rayburn
    General Surgery

    Rayburn Surgical Clinic

    390 Griffith St, 
    Pineville, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dave Rayburn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, and Breast Infection. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Wayne Watkins
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Wayne Watkins
    General Surgery

    Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    318-442-6767
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wayne Watkins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Watkins 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. James Parrish
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. James Parrish
    Bariatric Medicine

    Mid Louisiana Surgical Specialists

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 201, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    318-442-6767
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Parrish is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Parrish is rated as an Experienced 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 Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Carlos Malave
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Carlos Malave
    General Surgery

    Alexandria VA Medical Center

    2495 Shreveport Hwy, 
    Pineville, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    318-473-0100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carlos Malave is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pineville, Louisiana. Dr. Malave is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. David Remedios
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. David Remedios
    General Surgery

    David M. Remedios Apmc

    5615 Jackson St # E, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    318-442-6989
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    David Remedios is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Remedios is rated as an Experienced 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 Cholecystitis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Gastrostomy, 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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 do I find the best Hernia doctor near Alexandria, LA?

    You can find a Hernia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Hernia doctors near Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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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