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

Find the Top Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Diaphragmatic Hernia near Tennessee, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Darshan S. Shah
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    408 N State Of Franklin Rd Fl 3, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Omphalocele, and Microcephaly.

    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Premier Surgical Associates PLLC

    1819 Clinch Ave, Suite 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Antiporda is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Antiporda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Antiporda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Firsthand Health Of Tennessee

    601 Dodds Ave, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Tipps is a Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Tipps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

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    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Saint Francis Hospital

    5959 Park Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Thomas is a Radiologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Office

    1112 E Weisgarber Rd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Goodwin is a Radiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Office

    1211 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanie Lazow is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lazow has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastroschisis, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariam Moshiri is a Radiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moshiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Ectopic Pregnancy, Visceromegaly, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Vanderbilt Children's General And Thoracic Surgery

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 7, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irving Zamora is a Pediatric Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Zamora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

    848 Adams Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Weems is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Weems is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Danko is a Pediatric Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Danko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Ardila-Gatas is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ardila-Gatas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ardila-Gatas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery At Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    406 N Whitney Ave Ste 5, 
    Cookeville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Powell is a General Surgeon in Cookeville, Tennessee. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    262 Danny Thomas Pl, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Langham is a Pediatric Surgeon in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Langham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Vanderbilt Children's General And Thoracic Surgery

    2200 Childrens Way Fl 7, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Upperman is a Pediatric Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Upperman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Necrosis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

    Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.

    6029 Walnut Grove Rd, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Louisiana Creole French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Ng is a Thoracic Surgeon in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Pietsch is a Pediatric Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pietsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Appendicitis.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Ashton is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ashton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Neonatal Hypothyroidism.

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

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naila Dhanani is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dhanani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Dhanani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Interventional Radiology

    Saint Francis Hospital

    5959 Park Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Muhlert is an Interventional Radiologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Muhlert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    T C Thompson Children's Hospital

    910 Blackford St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Spencer is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Congenital Syphilis.

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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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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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