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    MediFind found 9 doctor with experience in Hernia near Waxahachie, TX. Of these, 5 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Mazen Iskandar
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

      Baylor Scott & White Center For Hernia Surgery - Waxahachie

      Waxahachie, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French

      Dr. Iskandar is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He joined Baylor Scott & White in 2019 after spending most of his training and career in New York City. Dr. Iskandar received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut then completed general surgery residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. After obtaining a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery from NYU-Langone in Brooklyn, he was appointed as an assistant professor of surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he practiced for several years. Dr. Iskandar’s additional training allowed him to develop his skills and focus on his passion for bariatric surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia surgery. Under his leadership, Baylor Scott & White Center for Hernia Surgery was established for the management of simple to the more challenging complex and recurrent hernias. Dr. Iskandar’s philosophy is to achieve durable and favorable outcomes by better patient preparation for surgery and by using innovative techniques and materials including robotic surgery. Dr. Iskandar is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery. He has several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and presentations/abstracts in the fields of hernia and bariatric surgery and has been invited to speak at lectures on his specialty. Dr. Iskandar is fluent in English, French and Arabic. Dr. Iskandar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Craig H. Olson
      Advanced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery

      Baylor Scott & White Colon And Rectal - Waxahachie

      Waxahachie, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Olson, MD, FACS, is an experienced board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon who specializes in rectal and colon cancer and pelvic floor disorders. He performs advanced minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgeries and uses enhanced recovery pathways to optimize outcomes. He has a particular interest in treating the full spectrum of colon, rectal and anal disorders such as rectal and colon cancer, diverticulitis, constipation, pelvic floor disorders and inflammatory bowel disease. He also has experience with complex abdominal wall reconstruction and anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal fistula. Dr. Olson is nationally recognized for his work in advanced minimally invasive surgery and has published papers, book chapters and presented videos at national conferences on this topic. He has previously developed a pelvic floor disorder program and served as its first director, developing great experience with rectal prolapse, constipation and bowel control problems. He has been consistently voted by his peers to be a D Magazine Best Doctor. Dr. Olson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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

      Baylor Scott & White Center For Bariatric Surgery - Waxahachie

      Waxahachie, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Watson P. Roye Jr., MD, FACS performs minimally invasive advanced laparoscopic procedures. His expertise involves bariatric surgery, foregut procedures, hernia repairs, colon resections, and endoscopy. He also offers robotic assisted minimally invasive operations. Weight loss surgery comprises approximately 50% of the practice. A comprehensive weight management program is available. Dr. Roye is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Roye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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      Yomi O. Fayiga
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Texas Oncology, P.A.

      1626 W. Highway 287 Business, Suite 102, 
      Waxahachie, TX 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yomi Fayiga is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Fayiga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

      Baylor Scott & White Center For Bariatric Surgery - Waxahachie

      Waxahachie, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Kelly is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery, hernia surgery, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. He attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He subsequently began residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York, and completed residency as Chief Resident at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and West. Dr. Kelly then pursued subspecialty training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric surgery at NYU Langone in New York. Dr. Kelly was involved in several peer review publications in the fields of laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, cooking and film. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Colostomy.

      Vijay Muraliraj
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Baylor Scott & White Texas Surgical Specialists - Waxahachie

      Waxahachie, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      "Dr. Muraliraj is a fellowship-trained and board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who specializes in all areas of colon and rectal surgery, including robotic surgery for cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis as well as anal disease, including hemorrhoids and fistula disease. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, spending time with family, trying new restaurants and going to the movies. Read Dr. Muraliraj's article, ""The diverticulitis diet: Best foods to eat during a flare-up.""". Dr. Muraliraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Baylor Scott & White Texas Surgical Specialists - Waxahachie

      2360 N I 35 Ste 310, 
      Waxahachie, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Hamilton is a General Surgeon in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      802 W Lampasas St, 
      Ennis, TX 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      John Sullivan is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Sullivan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Texas Specialty Physicians

      2203 W Lampasas St, 
      Ennis, TX 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdul Badr is a General Surgeon in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Badr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Appendicitis, Diverticular Disease, Pelvic Laparoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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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