The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors in The United States
Find the Top Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Farivar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Farivar is currently accepting new patients.
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The Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at The Norton Thoracic Institute believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect.Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Center works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care.Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mittal is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mittal is currently accepting new patients.
Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center
Darrell Cass is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cass is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cass is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2002.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Louie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
UT Physicians Pediatric Center Cardiology-Texas Medical Center
Matthew Harting is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harting is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.
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Rodrigo Ruano is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ruano is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Lung Agenesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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Michael Belfort is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Belfort is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Placenta Previa, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.
Yigit Guner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Guner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Guner is currently accepting new patients.
Brighton Center For Specialty Care
George B. Mychaliska, M.D. is the Robert Bartlett, MD Collegiate Professor of Pediatric Surgery and a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan. He earned his Medical Degree and Master’s of Science from the Joint Medical Program at the University of California at San Francisco and Berkeley. He completed his General Surgery residency and Fetal Surgery fellowship at UCSF. Dr. Mychaliska completed his Pediatric Surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. He is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and General Surgery.Clinical Specialization:Dr. Mychaliska's practice encompasses all aspects of pediatric surgery. His clinical areas of interest and expertise are prenatal diagnosis and fetal surgery. Dr. Mychaliska's research interests include prenatal diagnosis and therapy, pulmonary development, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Dr. Mychaliska is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Oophorectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mychaliska is board certified in Pediatric Surgery and Surgery.
Tampa General Hospital
Vic Velanovich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Velanovich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.
Fetal Treatment Center
Dr. Roberta Keller is a neonatologist, an expert in caring for critically ill newborns. She specializes in those with congenital lung or heart disease. She is director of the program providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an artificial lung system, for newborns. Keller's research addresses lung and heart disorders affecting newborns, such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia and patent ductus arteriosus. Numerous journals have published her studies. Keller completed a medical degree, residency in pediatrics and fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at UCSF, and she was awarded the Glaser Pediatric Research Network fellowship. She is coordinator of the UCSF Neonatology Clinical Consensus Program. Dr. Keller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Dr. Keller is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Keller is currently accepting new patients.
Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. White is recognized as a Seattle Top Doctor and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Met Top Doc Award for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. White is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon who cares for patients within all aspects of general thoracic surgery. He believes that surgery is only one facet of a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan. He has a particular interest in using minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic, video assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) and robotic assisted surgery, but stresses that each operation is tailored for the individual patient to strive for optimal results and safety. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy. Dr. White is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.
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Holly Hedrick is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hedrick is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Omphalocele, and Endoscopy.
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Natalie Rintoul is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rintoul is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Umbilical Hernia, and Endoscopy.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Jason Gien is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Gien is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Gastrostomy.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Oluyinka Olutoye is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Olutoye is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy.
Kevin Lally is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lally is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Lally is currently accepting new patients.
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Sundeep Keswani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Keswani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Texas Childrens Hospital
Caraciolo Fernandes is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Endoscopy.
Morris Primary Care
Dmitry Oleynikov is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Oleynikov is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Oleynikov is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026







