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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Lorain, OH. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Ching-feng Lai
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Amherst Family Health Center

      5172 Leavitt Road, 
      Lorain, OH 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ching-feng Lai is a General Surgeon in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Lai 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      John Costin
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Amherst Family Health Center

      5172 Leavitt Road, 
      Lorain, OH 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Costin is a General Surgeon in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Costin 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 Hernia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Mercy Health Physicians Lorain Specialty Care LLC

      3600 Kolbe Rd, Suite 210, 
      Lorain, OH 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy O'donnell is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Anal Fissure, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. O'donnell is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      3600 Kolbe Rd, Suite 203, 
      Lorain, OH 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Andrasko is a General Surgeon in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Andrasko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Andrasko is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Health Physicians Lorain Specialty Care LLC

      3600 Kolbe Rd, Suite 210, 
      Lorain, OH 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Robke is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Robke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Robke is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine

      Community Hospitalist LLC

      3700 Kolbe Rd, 
      Lorain, OH 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Naeem Tahir is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Tahir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tahir is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

      Community Hospitalist LLC

      3700 Kolbe Rd, 
      Lorain, OH 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Frings is a Hospital Medicine provider in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Frings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Brent Bogard
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

      33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
      Avon, OH 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brent Bogard is a General Surgeon in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Bogard has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Kristen Ban
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

      33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
      Avon, OH 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kristen Ban is a Colorectal Surgeon in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Ban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Ramon Malaya
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Elyria Family Health Center

      303 Chestnut Commons Drive, 
      Elyria, OH 
       (9.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ramon Malaya is a General Surgeon in Elyria, Ohio. Dr. Malaya has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

      University Primary Care Practices Inc

      125 E Broad St, Suite 201, 
      Elyria, OH 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Kurdish, Spanish, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Ravi Chari is a General Surgeon in Elyria, Ohio. Dr. Chari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chari is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Primary Care Practices Inc

      630 E River St, 
      Elyria, OH 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joanna Brown is a General Surgeon in Elyria, Ohio. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Bradley Champagne
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

      30701 Clemens Road, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Champagne has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Mazhar Rahman
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Hospital Medicine

      Avon Hospital At Richard E. Jacobs Campus

      33300 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
      Avon, OH 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mazhar Rahman is a Hospital Medicine provider in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Samer Naffouje
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Cleveland Clinic North Ohio Gastroenterology, Westlake

      30701 Clemens Road, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samer Naffouje is a General Surgeon in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Naffouje is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

      Premier Physicians Centers Inc

      25200 Ctr Ridge Rd, Suite 2600, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Kuivinen is a General Surgeon in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Kuivinen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kuivinen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine

      Premier Physicians Centers Inc

      25200 Ctr Ridge Rd, Suite 2300, 
      Westlake, OH 
       (14.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hazem Nouraldin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Nouraldin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nouraldin is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near Lorain, OH?

      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 Lorain, OH?

      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 Lorain, OH?

      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 Lorain, OH?

      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 Lorain, OH?

      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 Lorain, OH?

      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 Lorain, OH?

      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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