The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Hernia near Independence, MO. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Independence Surgical Clinic

    19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Of Independence Inc

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kramer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kramer 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mangesh Oza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Oza 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    B Todd is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Todd 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, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Saint Luke's Surgical Specialists-Plaza

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    G Brent is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brent 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, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Of Independence Inc

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chelsea Fisher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clinton Gates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gates 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, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Klepacz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Klepacz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    2401 Gillham Road, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Crockett is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Crockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia and Gastric Lymphoma. Dr. Crockett is board certified in American Board Of Radiology (Pediatric) , American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pablo Aguayo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aguayo is rated as an Experienced 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 Atresia of Small Intestine, Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahab Abdessalam is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abdessalam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Pulmonary Sequestration, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

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

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Patterson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Patterson 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste T209, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chipko is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Chipko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pascal Nyachowe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nyachowe 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Gazzetta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gazzetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Andrew is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hendrickson is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hendrickson 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 Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Liver Transplant.

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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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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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