The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Hernia near Nashville, TN. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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71 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1161 21st Ave S Rm D5203, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 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 
     (0.3 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 
     (1.0 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.

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    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    2201 Murphy Ave Ste 101, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 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 
     (2.3 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 
     (2.3 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.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Surgical Clinic - St. Thomas West

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Thomas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 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

    Colon Rectal Surgery Associates Of Nashville PLC

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Aston is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Aston is rated as an Experienced 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 Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cumberland Surgical Associates

    2011 Church St Ste 703, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 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 
     (1.7 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.

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

    Office

    1211 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanie Lazow is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lazow 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 Anorectal Abscess, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

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

    Office

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

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

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberta Muldoon is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Muldoon is rated as an Experienced 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 Anal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ulcerative Colitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Hawkins is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced 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 Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

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

    Kyla Terhune is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Terhune is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 27100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Bennett is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Gastroschisis, Hernia, Infantile Apnea, and Hysterectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 22200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roshni Venugopal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Venugopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, 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 
     (4.9 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
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Vanderbilt Children's General And Thoracic Surgery

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 7, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irving Zamora is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Zamora 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 Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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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