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    MediFind found 109 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Atlanta, GA. Of these, 101 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    109 providers found
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Piedmont Providers LLC

      1968 Peachtree Nw Rd, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Bulgarian, Filipino
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Giridhar Vedula is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vedula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Vedula is currently accepting new patients.

      John R. Galloway
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

      1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Galloway is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Galloway has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

      Jahnavi K. Srinivasan
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine

      Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

      1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      26+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jahnavi Srinivasan is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Srinivasan has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Eric M. Knauer
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

      550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Knauer is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Knauer has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Ari Reichstein
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

      550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ari Reichstein is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Reichstein has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

      Kenneth Cardona
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology

      Winship Cancer Institute At Emory Midtown

      36 Linden Avenue Northeast, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Cardona is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cardona has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Edward Lin
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine

      Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

      550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Lin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Atl Colorectal Surgery

      95 Collier Rd NW Ste 4025, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Evan Feldman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Joy L. Mccaffrey
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Piedmont Colorectal Associates

      35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. McCaffrey was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She received a BS in biology and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan. She then attended Wayne State University School of Medicine on a full academic scholarship and graduated in the top 5% percent of her class, including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her general surgery residency at Emory University in 2006, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI in 2007. After completion of fellowship she joined Oakland Colon and Rectal Associates in Royal Oak, MI where she practiced until 2009.Dr. McCaffrey was recruited to join Piedmont Colorectal Associates in 2009, and she was happy to return to Atlanta. She has been a member of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital staff since 2009 and Piedmont Henry Hospital since 2015. She is also the primary colon and rectal surgeon at The Shepherd Center, a world-renowned rehabilitation center for catastrophic spinal cord and brain injuries. She is board certified in colon and rectal surgery, as well as general surgery. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She was named one of Atlanta's Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022.Dr. McCaffrey performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues. One of her main interests is in robotic surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the colon and rectum. She has performed the highest volume of robotic colorectal surgery at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, successfully completing more than 800 robotic surgeries since 2013. She serves on the robotic steering committee for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. She also enjoys performing screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, as well as a variety of office-based and surgical procedures for anorectal issues.In her free time, Dr. McCaffrey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, and collecting stamps in her passport. She regularly attends live music events, hosts dinner parties, and runs road races ranging from 5k's to half marathons. Dr. Mccaffrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

      Mutinhima R. Moyo
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Piedmont Physicians PAH Surgicalist

      35 Collier Road NW, Suite 775, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mutinhima Moyo is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Moyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Moyo is currently accepting new patients.

      Jessica L. Cioffi
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology And HPB Surgery Atlanta

      35 Collier Road NW, Suite 775, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Jessica Cioffi, M.D., FACS, is a hepatobiliary surgeon at Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Cioffi earned her medical degree at the University of Vermont. She completed her general surgery training and residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She finalized her training with an additional fellowship in HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery at Indiana University.Dr. Cioffi is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Pancreas Club, the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Cioffi's clinical focus is in hepatobiliary surgery, including cancer of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary system. She also focuses on benign disease processes including acute and chronic pancreatitis, liver cysts and tumors, gallbladder disease, and general surgical procedures in the setting of cirrhosis. Dr. Cioffi also has formal training in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Cioffi is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Cioffi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Paul W. Joyner
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Piedmont Colorectal Associates

      35 Collier Rd NW Ste 475, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Paul Joyner was born in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology. He attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, AL. After finishing medical school, he served at the University of Connecticut in Hartford, CT for his General Surgery Residency. He completed his colorectal fellowship at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He then worked with the Colorectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford for two years.After welcoming the third child to his family, Dr. Joyner moved to Atlanta to join the practice at Piedmont Colorectal Associates in September 2015. Since that time, he has practiced primarily at Piedmont Henry Hospital but he also provides services at our Atlanta Office. He is board certified in both Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.Dr. Joyner performs treatment for a wide range of colorectal issues, both benign and malignant. He is certified to perform both robotically assisted and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for the treatment of various colorectal disorders including diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancers. He also specializes in the care of anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and fecal incontinence. He is well-trained in a broad range of colon and rectal disorders and offers compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.Dr. Joyner has served and continues to serve on many professional committees and believes it is important to participate in the governance of the hospital you work with and maintain the quality of the care provided. Of special note, he has served as a member of the Robotic Surgery Committee and Medical/Surgical Quality committee at St. Francis Hospital and Institutional Review Board at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Currently, he serves on the Operational Council Subcommittee, the Perioperative Governance Committee and Professional Practice Evaluation Committee at Piedmont Henry Hospital.Dr. Joyner has three wonderful children. During his free time, he enjoys reading, the outdoors, board games, adventure races and new experiences. Dr. Joyner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Evan S. Weitman
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology

      Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology And HPB Surgery Atlanta

      35 Collier Road NW, Suite 775, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Evan Weitman, M.D., FACS, is a Surgical Oncologist at Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Weitman earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and completed his residency in General Surgery at New York University. During his residency he also completed a 2-year research fellowship to study lymphedema at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He finalized his formal training with an additional 2-year fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.Dr. Weitman is board-certified in General Surgery and board-certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Weitman is also Director of the Piedmont Melanoma and Sarcoma Clinic. Dr. Weitman's clinical focus is in surgical oncology; including the management of skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and merkel cell carcinoma. His special interests include the surgical management of locally advanced melanoma with a multimodality approach using oncolytic viral therapy (TVEC). He also has expertise in the surgical management of soft tissue tumors, gastrointestinal tumors including gastric and pancreatic cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Weitman also has formal training in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Weitman has published numerous papers about the impact and surgical management of complex melanoma and has also published extensively on lymphedema, swelling of the extremity that can occur after lymph node surgery.Dr. Weitman is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.ARTICLE:Pro-wrestler and movie star John Cena promotes skin cancer awareness. Dr. Weitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Liposarcoma, Lump in the Abdomen, Gastrectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Kevin M. Mcgill
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

      Piedmont Physicians Bariatric Surgery Atlanta

      35 Collier Road, Nw, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin McGill, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from Georgetown University. He earned a medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C. and completed a general surgery internship at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. McGill completed his general surgery residency at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, Illinois and his fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery from Columbia University at St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. McGill worked as a general and Bariatric surgeon at Buckhead Surgical Associates, and was involved in bringing Bariatric surgical services to Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.Dr. McGill is Director of Bariatric Surgery at Piedmon tAtlanta Hospital, Member of Credentials Committee at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, and an active member of multiple surgical societies: American College of Surgeons, American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and American Hernia Society.In his spare time, Dr. McGill enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His personal hobbies include general aviation and leading an active lifestyle.Attend my online seminar. Dr. Mcgill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Christopher R. Kuzniak
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery

      Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta

      35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kuzniak earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in biological engineering from the University of Georgia and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Kuzniak is interested in surgical economics, in which he works to improve the processes that allow physicians to deliver a higher quality of care at a lower cost. He is active in the Atlanta community, and has served on the Board of Directors of Youth Encouragement Services. Dr. Kuzniak welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Kuzniak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Jonathan Hundley
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery

      Piedmont Transplant Institute

      1968 Peachtree Road, N.w., 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Jonathan Hundley is an abdominal transplant surgeon and is the Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation at Piedmont Transplant Institute. His special interests include liver transplantation, kidney transplantation, pancreas transplantation, and general surgery for cirrhotic patients. Dr. Hundley graduated summa cum laude from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2000. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Michigan, and his abdominal transplant surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. Prior to joining Piedmont Transplant Institute, Dr. Hundley served as Director of Liver Transplantation at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Dr. Hundley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

      Jared A. White
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery

      Piedmont Transplant Institute

      1968 Peachtree Road, N.w., 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      A native of Pulaski, Tennessee, Dr. Jared White has been practicing high volume liver transplant and complex hepatobiliary surgery for over a decade. He has a special interest in benign and malignant tumors of the liver, minimally invasive liver surgery, and surgical management of complications of end-stage liver disease.Dr. White is board certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.In his spare time, he enjoys boating with his wife and dogs, reading, exercising, traveling, and cooking.Dr. White welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

      Patrick S. Sullivan
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Emory Winship Cancer Institute

      1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Sullivan is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sullivan has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      David R. Elwood
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

      1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Elwood is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Elwood has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Wendy R. Greene
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

      1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wendy Greene is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greene has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near Atlanta, GA?

      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 Atlanta, GA?

      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 Atlanta, GA?

      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 Atlanta, GA?

      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 Atlanta, GA?

      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 Atlanta, GA?

      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 Atlanta, GA?

      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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