The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in St. Louis, MO

Find the Top Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near St. Louis, MO. Of these, 72 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Augusto Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8109, 
    St Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leslie Brunt is a General Surgeon in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brunt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brunt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Awad is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Awad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.

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    Antonio C. Rocca
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Antonio R. Cheesman Rocca treats patients for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including disorders of the pancreas and biliary tree, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon and rectum. He offers expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), complex endoscopic resection, endoscopic ablation, and more. Dr. Cheesman Rocca's research interests include innovations in therapeutic endoscopy, acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and pancreatic cancer. Dr. Cheesman Rocca is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Rocca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Imagine Academy Of Esm

    1008 S Spring Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Naunheim is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Naunheim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Meyers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Varun Puri is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Blatnik is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blatnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Malabsorption, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Blatnik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hafenrichter is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hafenrichter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hafenrichter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Patterson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elke Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Nissing is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Nissing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Acute Pancreatitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Presti is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Presti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Biliary Dyskinesia, Crohn's Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kreikemeier is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kreikemeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Bhat is a Gastroenterologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Hachem is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hachem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Menetrier Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Burton is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Gateway Digestive And Liver Specialists LLC

    4510 Delmar Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Damon Clines is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Clines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Gastritis, Hepatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Kushnir is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kushnir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near St. Louis, MO?

    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 near St. Louis, MO?

    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors near St. Louis, MO?

    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 near St. Louis, MO?

    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 near St. Louis, MO?

    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 near St. Louis, MO?

    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 near St. Louis, MO?

    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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