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    MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near Boston, MA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      55 Fruit St, Wrn 11, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patricia Donahoe is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Donahoe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Umbilical Hernia.

      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Elite in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      300 Longwood Ave, Fegan 3, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Terry Buchmiller is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Buchmiller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buchmiller is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Wain is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wain is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

      75 Francis St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Malcolm Robinson is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Calciphylaxis, Obesity, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
      300 Longwood Ave, Fegan 3, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jay Wilson is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wilson 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, Hernia, and Pulmonary Sequestration.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      300 Longwood Ave, Fegan 3, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jill Zalieckas is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zalieckas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zalieckas is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Radiology | Radiology

      Children's Hospital Radiology Foundation, Inc.

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryne Didier is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Didier has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ureterocele, and Pulmonary Sequestration.

      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Smithers is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smithers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Smithers is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Teresa Victoria is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Victoria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia, Omphalocele, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Bile Duct Cysts.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

      Chmc Surgical Foundation Inc

      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Farokh Demehri is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Demehri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Demehri is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      300 Longwood Ave, 
      Boston, MA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arin Madenci is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Madenci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Oophorectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      800 Washington St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bill Chiu is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Bazex Syndrome, Stiff Skin Syndrome, Acrogeria, Gottron Type, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

      Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Caitlin Egan is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Egan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Dunkin is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dunkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      55 Fruit St, Surg Hst, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashok Muniappan is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Muniappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Thoracic Surgery
      55 Fruit St, Blk 1570, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Henning Gaissert is a Thoracic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gaissert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gaissert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

      Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

      55 Fruit St, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charudutt Paranjape is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Paranjape is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Paranjape is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      15 Parkman St, Wac 337, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Rattner is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rattner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Ileostomy.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      55 Fruit Street, Austen 210, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fedel Machado-Rivas is a Radiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Machado-Rivas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
      General Surgery
      55 Fruit Street, Massachusetts General Hospital, 
      Boston, MA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Javier Anaya is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Anaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Angioplasty, and Embolectomy.

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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 near Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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 Boston, MA?

      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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