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

Find the Top Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 250 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near California, US. Of these, 198 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Roberta Keller
    Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology
    Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology

    Fetal Treatment Center

    1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. 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.

    Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    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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    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Hoag Clinic

    500 Superior Ave, Suite 100, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christy Dunst is a General Surgeon in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Dunst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dunst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    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
    Neonatology
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    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
    Offers Telehealth

    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
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    2700 Dolbeer Street, 
    Eureka, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anita Moon is a Pediatrics provider in Eureka, California. Dr. Moon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Atresia, and Ebstein's Anomaly. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

    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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Endoscopy, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished 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 a Distinguished 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.

    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
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Birnberg is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, 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.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mamata Chithriki is a Radiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chithriki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Chronic Cough, Visceromegaly, Vertigo, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Mehrpoo is a Neuroradiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Mehrpoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    California Medical Imaging Associates Inc

    3610 W Packwood Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Loeffler is a Radiologist in Visalia, California. Dr. Loeffler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Radiology

    CHOC Children's Hospital

    1201 W La Veta Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Holmes is a Pediatric Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Urachal Cyst, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Prasad is a Neuroradiologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Scoliosis, Headache, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

    Victoria K. Berger
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Telegraph Avenue Care Center

    5730 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 117, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Victoria Berger is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Berger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, Polyhydramnios, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. Dr. Berger is currently accepting new patients.

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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 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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