The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 861 doctor with experience in Hernia near Ohio, US. Of these, 495 are Experienced, 269 are Advanced, 88 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Krpata is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Krpata is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Krpata is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2016.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clayton Petro is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Petro is rated as an Elite 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, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy. Dr. Petro is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2017.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajita Prabhu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Prabhu is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2008.

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    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Rosenblatt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Rosenblatt is rated as an Elite 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rosenblatt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2000.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Kroh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Kroh is rated as an Elite 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 Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kroh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2023.

    Elite in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lima Memorial Health System Surgical Specialists

    1003 Bellefontaine Ave Ste 125, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Heffner is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Heffner is rated as an Elite 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 Hernia, Varicose Veins, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

    1800 Zollinger Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Poulose is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Poulose is rated as an Elite 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Elite in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oluyinka Olutoye is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Olutoye is rated as an Elite 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

    1800 Zollinger Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vimal Narula is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Narula is rated as an Elite 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Road, 
    Mayfield Hts, OH 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William O'brien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. O'brien is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 1991.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrell Cass is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cass is rated as a Distinguished 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cass is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2002.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kalman Bencsath is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Bencsath is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bencsath is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2011.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Broadview Heights Medical Center

    2001 East Royalton Road, 
    Broadview Hts, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian

    Christian Massier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Broadview Hts, Ohio. Dr. Massier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Massier is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2011.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Beffa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Beffa is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Beffa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2016.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Hillcrest Medical Building Atrium

    6770 Mayfield Road, 
    Mayfield Hts, OH 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Cha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Cha is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Cha is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2003.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Amherst Family Health Center

    5172 Leavitt Road, 
    Lorain, OH 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Costin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lorain, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Costin 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, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Costin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2010.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Bogard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Avon, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Bogard is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Bogard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 1994.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Fairview Medical Office Building

    18099 Lorain Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathleen Khandelwal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction. Dr. Khandelwal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2012.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trinity Medical Center West

    4000 Johnson Road, 
    Steubenville, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Advanced Surgical Associates, General & Breast Surgery Breast SurgeryGeneral SurgeryRobotic SurgeryMinimally Invasive SurgeryLaparoscopic Intestinal & Colon SurgeryRobotic SurgerySkin LesionsCarpal Tunnel SurgeryEGD ColonoscopyHernia Surgery Ranked Among the Top 1% of Breast Surgeons in Procedures Performed To refer a patient or consult with Dr. Licata, please call (740) 266-5959. Dr. Licata 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, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Licata is board certified in Surgery-American Board Of SurgeryFellow Of The American College Of SurgeonsAmerican Board Of Surgery DiplomatAmerican Society Of Breast SurgeonsSociety Of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsRobotically Trained And Intuitive Approved Site-Visit And Proctor For Training Other Surgeons For Robotic Surgery. Dr. Licata is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Mercy Health — Maumee Bay General Surgery

    3851 Navarre Avenue, Suite 220, 
    Oregon, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Manish Thusay is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oregon, Ohio. Dr. Thusay is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Malnutrition, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thusay is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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 in Ohio, US?

    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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