The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Mechanicsville, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Hernia near Mechanicsville, VA. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Gogia is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Gogia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Anand is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Anand is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Dougherty is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Macdougall is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Macdougall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Richmond Surgical Specialists

    9275 Chamberlayne Rd Ste 120, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Smith is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Levi Procter is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Procter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Whelan is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Whelan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachit Shah is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Inc

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Karch is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Karch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Inc

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Wood is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashleigh Hagaman is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Hagaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Inc

    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, 
    Mechanicsville, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Newton is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Dr. Newton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Compartment Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Lillie R Bennett MD

    2513 Chamberlayne Ave, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lillie Bennett is a Pediatrics provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Roseola, Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Bennett is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudha Jayaraman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Jayaraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Lung Transplant.

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

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Catlin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Catlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Kathleen M. Cleland
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Inova Surgery - Beauregard

    1800 North Beauregard St, 40, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kathleen Cleland is a board-certified general surgeon. She joined Inova Health System in 2021 and has been practicing since 2001. Read Dr. Cleland’s Personal Statement Below I decided to become a surgeon during medical school as I fell in love with working with my hands and my mind. My choice was solidified during residency at Madigan Army Medical Center where I continued to train and learn to diagnose and formulate a plan to make someone better, whether that be a surgical or non-surgical approach. I strive to provide my patients with the most up-to-date medical care available, including robotic surgery. I take care to explain the diagnosis, options for care and inform them of the risks, benefits and expected postoperative course to allow them to make an informed decision on their healthcare. I enjoy spending time with my family and I am an avid runner, participating in half marathon and 10k races. Memberships/Accreditations Fellow, American College of Surgeons Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons Care Partner, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Member, Americas Hernia Society Top Doctors, Washingtonian, 2020, 2022. Dr. Cleland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    VCU Health Massey Pharmacy

    1001 E Leigh St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Guilherme Rocha is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Rocha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Avik Karmaker
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Inova Surgery - Beauregard

    1800 North Beauregard St, 40, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Avik Karmaker is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive robotic surgery. He joined the Inova General Surgery team in 2022. Dr. Karmaker comes to Inova from New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital and has over 13 years of experience practicing in General Surgery. Dr. Karmaker offers both robotic and laparoscopic techniques in surgery focusing on the unique needs of the individual patient and using the path that is most beneficial to the patient. He treats the following conditions: Appendicitis, Colon Cancer and Diverticulitis, Gallbladder disease, GERD and Reflux disease, Hernias including Abdominal, Inguinal, Femoral and Paraoesophageal, and Skin Cancers and Lesions, Cysts, and Lipomas Dr. Karmaker is a member of the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Karmaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

    5855 Bremo Rd Ste 406, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Lee is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 Mechanicsville, VA?

    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 Mechanicsville, VA?

    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 Mechanicsville, VA?

    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 Mechanicsville, VA?

    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 Mechanicsville, VA?

    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 Mechanicsville, VA?

    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 Mechanicsville, VA?

    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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