The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Denton, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Hernia near Denton, TX. Of these, 10 are Advanced, 6 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Dr. Stephen Atkinson is a general surgeon skilled to perform a variety of surgical procedures, including hernia repair and gallbladder removal. He has extensive training in minimally invasive techniques and is also certified in the use of the daVinci robotic surgical system.Dr. Atkinson earned his undergraduate degree in Mandarin Chinese before going on the complete his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. He did his general surgery residency through UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, Penn. Dr. Atkinson is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. When not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and undertaking home remodeling projects. Dr. Atkinson actually paid for some of his medical schooling by flipping a fixer upper. He also likes to travel. So far, he’s been to 12 countries over 4 continents, but his mission to see the world is still a work in progress. Dr. Atkinson 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 Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Choledocholithiasis.

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

    Lee Bariatrics

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Michael Lee is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS) with the highest credentials in order to practice the highest level of bariatric surgery and revisional bariatric surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston before going on to complete his general surgery residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery from the renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.Upon completion of his training, Dr. Lee was recruited as Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery and the Director of the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas from 2012-2015 before entering private practice.Dr. Lee specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery including revisional surgery as well as a minimally invasive general surgery. He has presented at the national level and published in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques, and reducing risk in bariatric surgery. His professional society memberships include the (ACS) American College of Surgeons, (SAGES) Society of American GI and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the (ASMBS) American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Lee trains for long distance triathlons and hopes to inspire and motivate his patients promoting physical activity and ethical eating. Dr. Lee 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Victor Cobos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Cobos is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    Advanced in Hernia

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Chambers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Chambers 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Dr. Liz Chen’s early interest in human anatomy and physiology turned into a career in general surgery. She earned her medical degree at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center-College of Medicine in Temple. She went on to complete her general surgery residency at Houston Medical Hospital. Dr. Chen is board-certified with additional certifications in the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery and the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery. She also is skilled in the use of the daVinci robotic surgical system for gallbladder, appendix and other minimally invasive surgeries. In addition to minimally invasive surgeries, Dr. Chen’s clinical focus lies in the diagnosis and treatment of female disorders. When not with her patients, she enjoys cooking, drawing and painting, and playing the kalimba, a musical instrument native to Zimbabwe. Dr. Chen is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curtis Mosier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Mosier is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders - Denton

    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Flora Varghese is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Varghese 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 Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Weight Loss Specialists Of North Texas

    3321 Colorado Blvd, 
    Denton, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
    Offers Telehealth

    Folahan Ayoola is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Ayoola 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, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Folahan Ayoola MD PA

    3321 Colorado Blvd, 
    Denton, TX 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franklin Charney is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Charney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    North Texas Surgical Specialists - Denton

    Denton, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    North Texas Surgical Specialists

    3323 Colorado St., Ste 105, 
    Denton, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan David is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Associates Of Surgery

    4370 Medical Arts Dr., Ste 200, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Shovlin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Shovlin 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ralph R Parker, MD

    4370 Medical Arts Dr, Ste 200, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Parker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Parker 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, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgery Associates Of NTX PLLC

    3322 Colorado Blvd Ste 101, 
    Denton, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Lester is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Lester 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, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Wade Dunlap Dba Sigma Surgical LLC

    4370 Medical Arts Dr, Ste 200, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wade Dunlap is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Dunlap 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dunlap is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Of North Texas-Flower Mound

    4300 Windsor Centre Trl Ste 400, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Borgfeld is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Borgfeld 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Surgical Care Of North Texas - Flower Mound

    4300 Windsor Centre Trl Ste 400, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Buck is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Buck is rated as an Advanced 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, Obesity, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Of North Texas-Flower Mound

    4300 Windsor Centre Trl Ste 400, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Metzger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Metzger 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, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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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