The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Knoxville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Hernia near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Antiporda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Antiporda is rated as an Elite 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, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Bldg D, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aldo Fafaj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Fafaj is rated as an Elite 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, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Lapinska is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lapinska is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mancini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mancini is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Midis is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Midis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    River Valley Health

    2202 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Carter is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Carter 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 Hypertension, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity in Children, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Casillas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Casillas is rated as an Experienced 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 Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Vaginectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    1932 Alcoa Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Griepentrog is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Griepentrog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Mcknight is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcknight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Daley is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Daley 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.

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

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Roberts is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Roberts 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.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Goodin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Goodin 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, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Nickloes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Nickloes 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.

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

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reagan Bollig is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Bollig 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 Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Fort Sanders Regional

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kropilak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kropilak 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Surgery Of Knoxville

    1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 240, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mancini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mancini is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste 285, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Kleppe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kleppe 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, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    7714 Conner Rd Ste 103, 
    Powell, TN 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Harrell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Harrell 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Vagotomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Thurman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Thurman 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    East Tennessee Surgical Group PC

    2001 Laurel Ave Ste 204, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Schuchmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Schuchmann is rated as an Experienced 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, 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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