The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in VLG, BE

Find the Top Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near VLG, BE. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Jan A. Deprest
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Jan A. Deprest
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Jan Deprest practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Deprest is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Oophorectomy.

    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Francesca M. Russo
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Francesca M. Russo
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Francesca Russo practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Russo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    David Basurto
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    David Basurto
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    David Basurto practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Basurto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Polyhydramnios, and Endoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Jaan Toelen
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Jaan Toelen
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Jaan Toelen practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Toelen is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Hernia.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Luc De Catte
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Luc De Catte
    Referral may be required
    Head & Neck Surgery, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Luc De Catte practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. De Catte is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Corpus Callosum Agenesis, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Mary P. Eastwood
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Mary P. Eastwood
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Mary Eastwood practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Eastwood is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Marijke Proesmans
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Marijke Proesmans
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Marijke Proesmans practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Proesmans is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, and Lung Transplant.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Herbert Decaluwe
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Herbert Decaluwe
    Referral may be required
    Genk, VLG, BE 

    Herbert Decaluwe practices practicing medicine in Genk, Belgium. Mr. Decaluwe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Lennart A. Van Der Veeken
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Lennart A. Van Der Veeken
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Lennart Van Der Veeken practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Van Der Veeken is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Filip Claus
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Filip Claus
    Referral may be required
    Head & Neck Surgery, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Filip Claus practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Claus is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Larynx Atresia.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Roland G. Devlieger
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Roland G. Devlieger
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Roland Devlieger practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Devlieger is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Obesity, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Simen Vergote
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Simen Vergote
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Simen Vergote practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Vergote is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Heart Tumor, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Inga Sandaite
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Inga Sandaite
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Inga Sandaite practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Sandaite is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Paul J. Lewi
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Paul J. Lewi
    Referral may be required
    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Paul Lewi practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Lewi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Alexander C. Engels
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Alexander C. Engels
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Alexander Engels practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Engels is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pentalogy of Cantrell, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Liesbeth Lewi
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Liesbeth Lewi
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Liesbeth Lewi practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Lewi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Newborn Polycythemia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Jute Richter
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Jute Richter
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Jute Richter practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Richter is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Paul D. Brady
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Paul D. Brady
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Paul Brady practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Brady is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Mosaicism.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Luc Joyeux
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Luc Joyeux
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Luc Joyeux practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Joyeux is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Myelomeningocele, Hernia, Meningocele, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Michael Aertsen
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Michael Aertsen
    Referral may be required

    KU Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Michael Aertsen practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Aertsen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Renal Vein Thrombosis, Pentalogy of Cantrell, Hernia, and Hysterectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm. The diaphragm, which is composed of muscle and other fibrous tissue, separates the organs in the abdomen from those in the chest. Abnormal development of the diaphragm before birth leads to defects ranging from a thinned area in the diaphragm to its complete absence. An absent or partially formed diaphragm results in an abnormal opening (hernia) that allows the stomach and intestines to move into the chest cavity and crowd the heart and lungs. This crowding can lead to underdevelopment of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), potentially resulting in life-threatening breathing difficulties that are apparent from birth.

    When should I see a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 do I find the best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

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    How does MediFind rank Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Diaphragmatic 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in VLG, BE?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic 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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