The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors in California, US

Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

A talented surgeon and award-winning instructor and researcher, Laleh G. Melstrom, M.D., M.S., joined City of Hope, attracted by the opportunity to help develop breakthrough cures and treatments. Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Melstrom received her medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York City, continuing her training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She held professorships at both Cornell and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, before arriving in California. Dr Melstrom is certified in robotic surgery and specializes in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreas, melanoma and sarcoma. She has published over 120 scholarly articles and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. Expertise: Liver Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer to Liver, Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, Cholangiocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gallbladder Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Robotic SurgeryResearch Areas: Metastatic CRC, Melanoma, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver Cancer. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Andrew Lowy is a Surgical Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lowy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Why Did You Become a Medical Provider? Curiosity in the wonder of life, together with my growing faith, I suspected I would be either priest or physician, then understood (what I still believe now) these were both the same.Personal Interests and Hobbies: My family, my faith, my current work in a masters of Divity program, biking (electric), robotics and STAR WARS!A native of the Northeast, I was the youngest of an immigrant family focused on thriving in a dense multicultural neighborhood. My father, coming from a small town in Greece, was first amongst many who instilled the importance of working towards defining oneself through excellence. Family & life experiences tempered this integrity with empathy and stewardship, as I sought to do all I could to live life by exampleIn half century since, I spent much of my career engaged in teaching, including residents and fellows, as a board-certified General and Colon & Rectal Surgeon. In doing so, one of many goals has been to impart how to achieve the greatest benefit with least harm (utilizing minimal access and robotic interventions) in treating benign (including IBD, diverticulitis, etc.) and malignant conditions of the colon and rectum.Having practiced throughout our great country, I have confidently arrived in Redding with my wife and five young children eager to grow as a family and build upon past as I offer the wonderful people of the region, through collaboration with an impressive medical community, the excellence of care that has been hallmark not only of my career but Dignity Health as well.My goal is to complement faith with skill, dignity with expertise, stewardship with hope, as I continue to grow as a better surgeon. Dr. Angelos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Haroon Mojaddidi is a General Surgeon in Fairfield, California. Dr. Mojaddidi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Mojaddidi is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Graves is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Graves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Paul Beck is a General Surgeon, who returned to the North State to start a practice in 2012. Dr. Beck is a local product, born and raised right here in Redding, Ca. The son of a local California Highway Patrolman, Dr. Beck was born at Mercy Medical Center and graduated from Shasta High School. Paul obtained a Bachelor's degree from UC Davis, earned his medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University, and completed his surgical residency at the Guthrie Clinic. Dr. Beck offers a broad range of surgical procedures and is happy to review any referral. Gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, and the surgical treatment of colon cancer make up the bulk of his surgical practice, but Dr. Beck specializes in the surgical repair of all types of hernias.  He is also the only General Surgeon in the Northern part of the state, offering da Vinci, robotic-assisted surgery  Dr. Paul Beck looks forward to meeting you and your family.Providing excellent care and service to our patients. Dr. Beck brings a younger, updated approach to the North State. Dr. Beck is also, the only general surgeon in Shasta County offering robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

David Soto is a General Surgeon in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Soto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Soto is currently accepting new patients.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Yee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Compasionate care for the surgical needs of Northstate and Central Coast Residents. Dr. Schepps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. H. Joseph Naim received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and received his Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City with a distinction in Research. He completed his residency in General Surgery at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Naim completed his Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery at University Medical Center at Princeton, N.J., under the direction of world renowned bariatric surgeon Robert E. Brolin, MD.I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Naim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Andrew Demar is a General Surgeon in Roseville, California. Dr. Demar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Appendicitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Demar is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Shadle is a General Surgeon in Roseville, California. Dr. Shadle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shadle is currently accepting new patients.

Prithvi Legha is a General Surgeon in Mountain View, California. Dr. Legha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Legha is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tuai attended Ohio State University, College of Medicine after he received his Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry at UC Davis in 1992. He completed his general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno, where he spent a year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery, before beginning a private practice in Chino. He joined the Group in December, 2004.Dr. Tuai is a Board Certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who has extensive experience with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery.Dr. Tuai's passion is minimally invasive surgeries, especially involving the colon, stomach, gall bladder, and hernias. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Tuai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Barton Bradshaw is a General Surgeon in Auburn, California. Dr. Bradshaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bradshaw is currently accepting new patients.

Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Keushkerian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Dixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

As a surgeon, I take the time to give my patients my undivided attention.  I listen and learn what makes my patients unique and how their illness or disorder is impacting their overall health and well being. I discuss all of the treatment options with them, and if my patients need surgery, I will help them choose from the least invasive procedures appropriate to their condition.  Patient-centered: Everyone dreams about their future. When a health condition gets in the way of their plans, I am here to help. To me, my patients are worth it.  Team Approach: My Office staff will be there to care for my patients every step of the way, through their recovery, rehabilitation and beyond. Our comprehensive services assure my patients the personalized care they deserve. Dr. Eslami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rabkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.