The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in West Hollywood, CA

Find the Top Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near West Hollywood, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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59 providers found
    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 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lipham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mamata Chithriki is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chithriki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Mehrpoo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Mehrpoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cindy Kallman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Kallman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Synovial Sarcoma, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neuroradiology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Prasad is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Headache, Stroke, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Cohen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, Bronchiectasis, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Julien is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Julien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Cough, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmanuil Smorodinsky is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Smorodinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Wachsman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Wachsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, Visceromegaly, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Aaronson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Aaronson is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Cough, Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Sukov is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Sukov is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Cough, Breast Lump, Galactocoele, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Frankel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Frankel is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Fibroadenoma.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Office

    8705 Gracie Allen Dr Ste M-335, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Komaiko is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Komaiko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Visceromegaly, Jaundice, Synovial Sarcoma, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology

    Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd Ste M-335, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Chen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Visceromegaly, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd Ste M335, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Haker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Haker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Visceromegaly, Synovial Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology

    Cedarssinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 5416, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bray is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Bray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Office

    8700 Beverly Blvd Ste M-335, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Giaconi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Giaconi is rated as an Experienced 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 Tenosynovitis, Rhabdoid Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Nguyen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Caffey Disease, Visceromegaly, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 1633, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simin Bahrami is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bahrami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Uterine Fibroids, and Splenomegaly.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    200 Ucla Medical Plaza, Suite 265, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Jen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Appendectomy. Dr. Jen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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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