The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Florence, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Hernia near Florence, SC. Of these, 8 are Advanced, 6 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health Florence Surgery Center

    805 Pamplico Highway, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Since 1965, the board-certified surgeons at MUSC Health - Floyd Medical Group have been dedicated to performing surgeries with a personal touch. The dedication the surgeons have toward their work and the well-being of their patients is the foundation of the practice. Our general surgeons are certified by the American Board of Surgery and maintain multiple surgical societal memberships. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health Floyd Medical Group - Florence Medical Pavilion B

    805 Pamplico Highway, Medical Pavilion B, Suite 230, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Keith Player, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with over 20 years of experience managing all aspects of General Surgery. Born and raised in Florence, SC, he received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. He then returned to South Carolina, received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, and completed his General Surgery residency in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Player proudly returned to his hometown in 1999, where he has provided General Surgery care for the people of the Pee Dee since then.Dr. Player is board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is experienced in all aspects of general surgery, including both laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Player particularly enjoys laparoscopic abdominal surgery with an emphasis on laparoscopic colon surgery. Dr. Player has developed broad-ranging skills that include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, breast surgery, skin cancer and melanoma surgery, surgery of the intestinal tract for both cancerous and noncancerous disease, and all varieties of hernia repair. He has gained a reputation as a primary provider of pediatric surgery in the Pee Dee area. Dr. Player has been active in hospital leadership activities, including being the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at a regional tertiary care center.A lifelong resident of South Carolina who has lived most of his life in the Florence area, he is honored to provide the highest quality surgical care for the residents of northeastern South Carolina. Dr. Player is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Player is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health Florence Surgery Center

    805 Pamplico Highway, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Since 1965, the board-certified surgeons at MUSC Health - Floyd Medical Group have been dedicated to performing surgeries with a personal touch. The dedication the surgeons have toward their work and the well-being of their patients is the foundation of the practice. Our general surgeons are certified by the American Board of Surgery and maintain multiple surgical societal memberships. Dr. Pack is the Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Surgery at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Dr. Pack is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pack is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health Floyd Medical Group - Florence Medical Pavilion B

    805 Pamplico Highway, Medical Pavilion B, Suite 230, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Cary Brewton is a board-certified general surgeon practicing in the Pee Dee region for more than eight years. He received his medical school degree at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and then trained in general surgery at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of The Vascular Access Society of the Americas (VASA). Dr. Brewton is experienced in all aspects of general surgery with a dedicated special interest in dialysis access. He has taken care of thousands of patients in the region and beyond. Dr. Brewton has remained dedicated to surgery and treatment of dialysis patients, providing an individualized approach to each dialysis patient. He is pleased to join the Medical University and collaborate with Dr. John Ross- Dialysis Access Institute to deliver and extend dialysis access care in the state of South Carolina. Dr. Brewton 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brewton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    McLeod Outpatient Wound Care

    800 E Cheves St, 
    Florence, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Richey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Richey 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    800 E Cheves St Ste 260, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Sonfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Sonfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Necrosis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Hand Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Hand Surgery | General Surgery

    Hand Surgery Associates

    1498 Freedom Blvd, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas White is a Hand Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced 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 Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Lowcountry Pharmacy LLC

    1530 McLure Ct, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Keith is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Keith 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 Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, Diarrhea, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Lowcountry Pharmacy LLC

    1530 McLure Ct, 
    Florence, SC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Davis is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Davis 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 Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Scarlet Fever, and Diarrhea.

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

    Office

    800 E Cheves St Ste 260, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johnson Walker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Walker 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    800 E Cheves St Ste 260, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gause is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Gause is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    800 E Cheves St Ste 260, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugh Willcox is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Willcox 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    800 E Cheves St Ste 260, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Selander is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Selander 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 in Men, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Floyd Medical Associates P.A.

    805 Pamplico Hwy Ste A230, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Lee Jr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Lee Jr is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    800 E Cheves St Ste 260, 
    Florence, SC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Reynolds is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Reynolds 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 Delirium, Concussion, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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 Florence, SC?

    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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