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    MediFind found 248 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near California, US. Of these, 196 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    248 providers found
      Roberta L. Keller
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatrics | Neonatology
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatrics | Neonatology
      505 Parnassus Ave 15th Fl Icn, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roberta Keller is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neonatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Keller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Yigit Guner is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Guner 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, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Guner is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1450 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Lipham is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Obstetrics and Gynecology | Medical Genetics | Neonatology
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Obstetrics and Gynecology | Medical Genetics | Neonatology

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, A887, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Norton is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Medical Genetics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Alpha Thalassemia, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

      Magdi G. Alexander
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. . His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery

      Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

      400 Pamassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lan Vu is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Sequestration, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Mastectomy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

      University Of California San Francisco

      2380 Sutter St, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vickie Feldstein is a Radiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Feldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Polyhydramnios, Visceromegaly, Boils, and Jaundice.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      200 West Arbor Dr, Mail Code 8201, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      3010 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Mcculley is a Neonatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mcculley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and High Blood Pressure in Infants. Dr. Mcculley is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      15855 Pomona Rincon Road, 
      Chino Hills, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nikolai Bildzukewicz is a General Surgeon in Chino Hills, California. Dr. Bildzukewicz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bildzukewicz is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rachel Chapman is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Yu is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      1510 San Pablo St, Suite 514, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joerg Zehetner is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zehetner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joslin Cheverie is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Cheverie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Luke Putnam is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philippe Friedlich is a Neonatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Friedlich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Premature Infant.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

      Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

      3850 G St, 
      Merced, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Frederick Birnberg is a Radiologist in Merced, California. Dr. Birnberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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 California, 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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