The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Goodlettsville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Hernia near Goodlettsville, TN. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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56 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Skyline Surgical Group

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste G30, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alissa Swearingen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Swearingen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Swearingen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Skyline Surgery Associates - Hendersonville

    353 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 247C, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Taylor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    3024 Business Park Cir, 
    Goodlettsville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeanne Ballinger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Dr. Ballinger 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Pramod B. Wasudev M.D. PLLC

    3443 Dickerson Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Neal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Neal 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 Necrosis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Granulomatous Hypophysitis, and Gastrostomy.

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

    TriStar Skyline Medical Center

    3441 Dickerson Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Chen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chen 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Skyline Surgical Group

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 370, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alwyn Harriott is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Harriott 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgco

    107 Glen Oak Blvd Ste 201A, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Valentine is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Valentine 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Ileostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Valentine is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center

    355 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 102, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1161 21st Ave S Rm D5203, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Broucek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Broucek is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1211 Medical Center Dr # 3N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naila Dhanani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dhanani is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    356 24th Ave N Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trudie Goers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Goers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    2201 Murphy Ave Ste 101, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Cohen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cohen 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, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Vanderbilt General Surgery

    2111 Belcourt Ave Apt 103, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Holzman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Holzman is rated as a Distinguished 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, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Vanderbilt General Surgery

    2111 Belcourt Ave Apt 103, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Bradley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bradley is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The L. R. Dampier Cosmetic Surgery Center, PLLC

    196 Stadium Dr, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Loucinda Dampier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Dampier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Lymphangitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Hendersonville Surgeons

    353 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 102A, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Davis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Palliative Medicine

    Skyline Surgical Group

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 370, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bentley is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bentley 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Herbert Hopper is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hopper 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, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cumberland Surgical Associates

    2011 Church St Ste 703, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sree Suryadevara is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Suryadevara is rated as an Experienced 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 Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1211 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oliver Gunter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gunter 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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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 Goodlettsville, TN?

    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 Goodlettsville, TN?

    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 Goodlettsville, TN?

    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 Goodlettsville, TN?

    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 Goodlettsville, TN?

    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 Goodlettsville, TN?

    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 Goodlettsville, TN?

    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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