The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in West Columbia, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Hernia near West Columbia, SC. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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54 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Prisma Health Surgery – Laurel St.

    1850 Laurel Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Tribble is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Tribble is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Tribble is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Prisma Health Surgery – Laurel St.

    1850 Laurel Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ratnakishore Pallapothu is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Pallapothu 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Lexington Surgery

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Libbey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Libbey 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, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgery – Taylor St.

    1333 Taylor Street, Suite 3A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Mirra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mirra 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mirra is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgery – Taylor St.

    1333 Taylor Street, Suite 3A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Metropol is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Metropol 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Metropol is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Prisma Health Weight Management Center

    1850 Laurel Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Moffat is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Moffat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Moffat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Vascular Surgery

    Columbia Nephrology Associates – Vascular Access Center (ASC)

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dion Franga is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Franga 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 Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Franga is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Franga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fernando Navarro is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgery – 2 Med Park

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Hildreth is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hildreth 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hildreth is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hildreth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Clanton is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Clanton 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 Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Clanton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgery – 2 Med Park

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgery – 2 Med Park

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Prest is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Prest 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, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prest is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Prest is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Prisma Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Sachar is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Sachar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sachar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sachar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Camps is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Camps 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 Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Hirschsprung Disease, Splenectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Camps is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Camps is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery – Columbia

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Varun Bhalla is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Omphalocele, and Pectus Carinatum. Dr. Bhalla is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery – Columbia

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bhairav Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Pectus Excavatum. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatrics | Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatrics | Palliative Medicine

    Prisma Health Children's Hospital Outpatient Center – Supportive Care – Columbia

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 450, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Mollo is a Pediatrics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mollo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Umbilical Hernia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Mollo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Mollo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Pediatric Associates, PA

    2601 Laurel Street, Suite 250, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joe Castles is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Castles 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 Croup, Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Diarrhea. Dr. Castles is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Castles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Plastic Surgery

    Carolinas Dermatology And Plastic Surgery – (Plastic Surgery)

    1706 Saint Julian Place, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    W Leppard is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Leppard 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 Juvenile Angiofibroma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Leppard is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Leppard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Lexington Surgery

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Jakubs is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Jakubs 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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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 West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, 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 West Columbia, 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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