The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in Alabama, US

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The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors in Alabama, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near Alabama, US. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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26 providers found
    Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Keijzer is a Pediatric Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Keijzer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Of Alabama

    1600 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Lacher is a Pediatric Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lacher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Office

    502 Montgomery Hwy Ste 101, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Mead is a Radiologist in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Mead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

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    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Brightbill is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brightbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Bronchogenic Cyst, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Druhan is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Druhan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology

    Birmingham Radiological Group PC

    2000A Southbridge Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Mixon is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Wei is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Sillcox is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sillcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Office

    1700 6th Ave S Ste 9380, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namasivayam Ambalavanan is a Neonatologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ambalavanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Family Medicine

    BHC-Blount & Etowah Counties

    150 Gilbreath Dr # 201, 
    Oneonta, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oneonta, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Montgomery Family Medicine PC

    8190 Seaton Pl, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates PC

    1855 Spring Hill Ave, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kareem Bedeir is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Bedeir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endocarditis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    North Alabama Medical Ctr Laboratory Services

    1701 Veterans Dr, 
    Florence, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sucheta Kundu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Kundu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top area of expertise is Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC

    2451 University Hospital Dr, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richards is a General Surgeon in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Crestwood Medical Group Bailey Cove Primary Care

    7900 Bailey Cove Rd SE Ste 7, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Chapman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    Primary Care Internists Of Montgomery PC

    1722 Pine St Ste 309, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mclaughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital

    1700 Center St, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Om Jha is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Jha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis and Diaphragmatic Hernia.

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

    VIPcare Madison

    382 Slaughter Rd, 
    Madison, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Patellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Patellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Primary Care Internists Of Montgomery PC

    1722 Pine St Ste 309, 
    Montgomery, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raghu Mukkamala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Mukkamala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, High Cholesterol, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates PC

    1855 Spring Hill Ave, 
    Mobile, AL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larkin Daniels is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Daniels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diaphragmatic Hernia?

    A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the diaphragm. The diaphragm is the muscle between the chest and abdomen that helps you breathe. The abnormal opening allows part of the organs from the belly to move into the chest cavity near the lungs.

    When should I see a Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in Alabama, US?

    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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in Alabama, US?

    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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Alabama, US?

    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 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 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in Alabama, US?

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

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