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    MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Decatur, GA. Of these, 97 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    104 providers found
      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 
       (2.1 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 
       (2.1 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.

      Nimesh N. Shah
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Emory At Decatur - Specialty Surgery

      2665 North Decatur Road, Ste130, 
      Decatur, GA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nimesh Shah is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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      Michael S. Champney
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      DeKalb Surgical Associates, P.C.

      2665 North Decatur Road, 
      Decatur, GA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Champney is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Champney has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      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 
       (2.1 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 
       (2.1 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 
       (2.1 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.

      Marwan M. Kazimi
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Transplant Surgery

      Emory University Hospital

      1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      25+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marwan Kazimi is a Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kazimi has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

      Juan M. Sarmiento
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Emory Winship Cancer Institute

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

      Juan Sarmiento is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sarmiento has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

      Carla I. Haack
      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 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Carla Haack is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Haack has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

      Maria C. Russell
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Surgical Oncology

      Emory Winship Cancer Institute

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

      Maria Russell is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Russell has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Susan Modesitt
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery

      Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

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

      Susan Modesitt is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Modesitt has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      S S. Davis
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine

      Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

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

      S Davis is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Davis 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 Obesity, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      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 
       (4.7 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 
       (4.7 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 
       (4.7 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 
       (4.7 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.

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

      DeKalb Surgical Associates, P.C.

      2665 North Decatur Road, Ste730, 
      Decatur, GA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish

      John Kennedy is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Kennedy has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Osteitis Fibrosa, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC

      2801 N Decatur Rd, Suite 120, 
      Decatur, GA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Simon is a Colorectal Surgeon in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Simon 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

      Office

      1365 Clifton Rd NE Fl 4, 
      Atlanta, GA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Virginia Shaffer is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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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