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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    73 providers found
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Byrne Lee is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Ileostomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Daniel Yao
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Yao is an Urologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Yao is currently accepting new patients.

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      James T. Badger
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Badger is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Badger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Badger is currently accepting new patients.

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      Joseph D. Forrester
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Forrester is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

      Daniel J. Delitto
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Delitto is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Delitto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Thomas G. Weiser
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Weiser is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Weiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Femoral Hernia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Shelton is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marc Melcher is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Melcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Poultsides is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Poultsides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology
      300 Pasteur Dr, Dept. Of Surgery, Room H3591, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Norton is a Surgical Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amer Karam is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Karam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carla Pugh is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Pugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brendan Visser is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Visser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eila Skinner is an Urologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vanni Manthiram is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Manthiram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Monica Dua is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Dua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Cysts, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Spain is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aussama Nassar is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Dy-Liacco is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Dy-Liacco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Dy-Liacco is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hernia Surgery 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 Hernia Surgery doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery 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 Hernia Surgery 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 Hernia Surgery doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hernia Surgery 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 Hernia Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hernia Surgery 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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