The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Hernia near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced, 19 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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171 providers found
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    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
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    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 
     (4.0 miles away)
    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.

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    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (3.7 miles away)
    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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    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

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Miller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2016.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (10.6 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Lutheran Hospital

    1730 West 25th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Barnett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Advanced 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Barnett is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2003.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Dang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Dang 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 Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2022.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Salvador Navarrete is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Navarrete 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 Obesity, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Navarrete is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2021.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Romero is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Romero 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 Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Hermann Kessler is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kessler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Fairview Medical Office Building

    18099 Lorain Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (7.5 miles away)
    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

    West Valley Medical Building

    20455 Lorain Road, 
    Fairview Park, OH 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Baier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairview Park, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Baier is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Baier is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2022.

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

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Ho is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ho 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 Esophageal Perforation, Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimitt Patel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Patel 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, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Robertson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Robertson 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Robertson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2020.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Lopez is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lopez 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 Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Esophageal Atresia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish

    Miguel Guelfand is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Guelfand 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 Esophageal Atresia, Duodenal Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Annular Pancreas, 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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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 Cleveland, OH?

    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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