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

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The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near Kentucky, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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24 providers found
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    310 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Roth is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Roth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    The Medical Center At Bowling Green

    250 Park St, 
    Bowling Green, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emma Diponio is a Radiologist in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dr. Diponio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Subcutaneous Emphysema, Emphysema, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Wandering Spleen.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Rockcastle Hospital And Respiratory Care Center Inc.

    145 Newcomb Ave, 
    Mount Vernon, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eduardo Gomez is a Radiologist in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, and Vertigo.

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    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Radiology

    Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center

    5000 Ky Route 321, 
    Prestonsburg, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Hall is a Radiologist in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Lexington VAMC

    1101 Veterans Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Mcquaide is a Radiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mcquaide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Radiology

    Summit Medical Group Inc.

    2765 Chapel Pl, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Fleck is a Pediatric Radiologist in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Fleck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Fecal Impaction, Knock Knees, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Norton Children's Sleep Medicine-Novak Center

    411 E Chestnut St, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Wright is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Umbilical Hernia, Oophorectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Farid J. Kehdy
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    University Of Louisville Physicians - General Surgery

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Farid Kehdy is a General Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Kehdy has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kehdy is currently accepting new patients.

    Allison N. Lyle
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    411 E Chestnut St # 2, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Lyle is a Neonatologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Lyle has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn Jaundice, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Jaundice.

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

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    2501 Kentucky Ave, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Lopez is a Thoracic Surgeon in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Lung Nodules, Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aneurysm Repair.

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

    Hopkinsville Family Care PSC

    1914 S Virginia St, 
    Hopkinsville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Spencer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Shingles, Opioid Use Disorder, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    4002 Kresge Way, Suite 110, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alberto Gallo is a General Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Gallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Gallo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vinna Denison Humphries MD LLC

    320 North Dr, 
    Hopkinsville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinna Humphries is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Dr. Humphries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Lactate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Essential Pentosuria, Renal Glycosuria, and Hyperglycerolemia.

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

    Univ. Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates PSC

    201 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 1200, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Bowling is a Thoracic Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Bowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Ghayth Hammad MD PSC

    234 Porter St, 
    Morgantown, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghayth Hammad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morgantown, Kentucky. Dr. Hammad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Obesity in Children, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Bullitt County Family Practitioners

    11737 South Preston Highway, 
    Lebanon Junction, KY 
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohana Arla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. Dr. Arla has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Arla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Claire Regional Medical Center

    222 Medical Cir, 
    Morehead, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Damron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morehead, Kentucky. Dr. Damron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, and Necrosis.

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

    Baptist Cardiothoracic Surgical Group

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 502, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chaney is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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

    Jennie Stuart Medical Group

    222 W 18th St, 
    Hopkinsville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veerabhadra Chirravuri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Dr. Chirravuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Cellulitis, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    740 Rose St Ste A301, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sekela is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sekela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

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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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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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