The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in voorhees, NJ

Find the Top Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near voorhees, NJ. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 4 are Elite and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Jefferson Comprehensive Weight Management - Navy Yard

    3 Crescent Drive, Floor 4, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francesco Palazzo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Palazzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Palazzo is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Palazzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Chalphin is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalphin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chalphin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chalphin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alana Beres is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Beres is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MD Anderson Cancer Center At Cooper - Camden

    2 Cooper Plaza, 
    Camden, NJ 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Shersher is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Shersher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shersher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery,Surgery (General Surgery) , 2015, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery,Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery , 2017, and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery,Thoracic Surgery , 2017. Dr. Shersher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Oncology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Chojnacki is a General Surgeon and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chojnacki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chojnacki is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Chojnacki is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 E Penn Sq, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beverly Coleman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Pulmonary Sequestration, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hepatic Hemangioma. Dr. Coleman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cooper University Health Care

    1 Cooper Plz, 
    Camden, NJ 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keshav Kooragayala is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Camden, New Jersey. Dr. Kooragayala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Penn Hernia Program Washington Square

    800 Walnut Street, 20th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Altieri is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Altieri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Altieri is board certified in Surgery, 2021. Dr. Altieri is currently accepting new patients.

    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Penn Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Program Washington Square

    800 Walnut Street, 20th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Mulgrew is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Mulgrew, NP is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, and Swallowing Difficulty. Mulgrew, NP is board certified in Nurse Practitioner (Adult - Gerontology Primary Care), 2021. Mulgrew, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Penn Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Program Washington Square

    800 Walnut Street, 20th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabrielle Wagner is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wagner, NP is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Femoral Hernia, and Swallowing Difficulty. Wagner, NP is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, 2022. Wagner, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Nurse Practitioner | General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Penn Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery Program Washington Square

    800 Walnut Street, 20th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Hecker is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hecker, NP is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, and Umbilical Hernia. Hecker, NP is board certified in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult - Gerontology), 2019. Hecker, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Penn Hernia Program Washington Square

    800 Walnut Street, 20th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Okorji is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Okorji is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Colostomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Okorji is board certified in Surgery, 2022. Dr. Okorji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Penn Interventional Radiology Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St Fl 2, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haresh Kirpalani is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kirpalani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Premature Infant, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1015 Walnut St Ste 620, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Till is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Till is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Nodules, and Esophageal Cancer.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2929 Arch St, Fl 12, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivia Katz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 voorhees, NJ?

    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 voorhees, NJ?

    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 voorhees, NJ?

    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 voorhees, NJ?

    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 voorhees, NJ?

    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 voorhees, NJ?

    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 voorhees, NJ?

    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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