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    MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    63 providers found
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1450 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      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.

      Magdi Alexander
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      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.

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

      USC Department Of Surgery

      1510 San Pablo St Ste 514, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Oh is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Endoscopy.

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      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      1510 San Pablo St, Suite 514, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery

      USC Colorectal Surgeons Inc.

      1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 7418, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sang Lee is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Necrotizing Granuloma, Colostomy, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Children's Hospital Los Angeles

      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arash Safavi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Safavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastroschisis, Oophorectomy, and Appendectomy.

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

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      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, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Dohenny Eye Medical Group

      1450 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kamran Samakar is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Samakar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      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.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebeca Dominguez-Profeta is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dominguez-Profeta has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

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

      White Memorial Medical Group Inc

      1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Suite 100, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Actinomycosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

      USC Surgical Oncology

      1510 San Pablo St Ste 412, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tom Demeester is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Demeester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

      1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Atay is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Atay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Lung Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      1450 San Pablo St, Suite 6200, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Namir Katkhouda is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katkhouda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Juliet Emamaullee is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Emamaullee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatic Hemangioma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Internal Medicine
      2727 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 302, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Doeyoung Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Office

      1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 2424, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Takashi Harano is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Harano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Stein is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hepatectomy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Neonatology | Pediatrics
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Om Jha is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. 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
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      4650 W Sunset Blvd, Ms# 100, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nam Nguyen is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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 near Los Angeles, CA?

      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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