The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors near Bellaire, TX

Lillian Kao is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Appendicitis, Gallstones, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Claire F. Ozaki, M.D. was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Hawaii and Nebraska. In 1984, she received her M.D. degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha. After completing a 6-year surgical residency which included one year of research, she stayed at the University of Nebraska and completed a two year transplant surgery fellowship, specializing in liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation. Dr. Ozaki is board certified in general surgery and has been performing complex abdominal surgeries since 1990. She now specializes in acute care general surgery. Dr. Ozaki and the acute care surgery team apply the most innovative surgical techniques and evidence-based care delivery methods, work as a team to be readily available to our patients, and achieve the highest published standards of surgical outcomes. Dr. Ozaki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Ozaki is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Atif Iqbal specializes in surgical procedures for benign and malignant pathology of the colon, rectum and anus. Dr. Iqbal is an Associate Professor and Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Iqbal’s clinical interests include: robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopy, including sphincter saving procedures for low rectal cancer; and pelvic surgery and surgical treatment of rectal cancer, including transanal endoscopic microsurgery. He is a member of the Baylor Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and offers laparoscopic pouch procedures for ulcerative colitis and minimally invasive surgery for Crohn’s disease.His research interests include: health services and outcome-based translational research in colorectal pathology with a focus on rectal cancer outcomes and institution of enhanced recovery programs after surgery.Dr. Iqbal earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed an internship in surgery at Mayo Hospital, in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed a surgical research fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska and his residency in general surgery at the University of Missouri, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He joined the faculty of the University of Florida where he was an associate professor.Dr. Iqbal is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He is currently serving as an elected surgical expert on the NCI Rectal-Anal Task Force and the Colon task force of the GI steering committee. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and NRG Oncology. Dr. Iqbal has earned honors for his research presentations to the ACS, SAGES and the Commission on Cancer, as well as a medal of achievement in physiology by the Pakistan Physiological Research Organization. He has also earned numerous ‘patient nominations’ and awards for the quality of care provided. Dr. Iqbal has also been named a Top Doctor in Colon and Rectal Surgery by Houstonia Magazine (2020). Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Iqbal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jeremy L. Ward is an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of General Surgery of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He is board-certified for both Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. His clinical interests include elective and emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and the management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Dr. Ward earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors in mathematics at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He then earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He began his general surgery residency at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During that time, he spent two years as an NIH T32 research fellow studying sepsis in murine models. He completed his final three years of residency training at NYU School of Medicine in New York City where he was chief resident at Bellevue Hospital. Dr. Ward then completed a two year Acute Care Surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, which included a Surgical Critical Care fellowship through the Department of Critical Care Medicine followed by a one year appointment as Clinical Instructor with the Division of Trauma and General Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During this time Dr. Ward obtained additional training in the use of extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) in the management of advanced cardiac and respiratory failure through the Department of Critical Care Medicine. ADD TO SHORTLIST BCMMYCHART. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cholecystitis, Spinal Shock, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Haas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Haas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Jean Paul is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Michael Snyder is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Amit Agarwal is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.

George Van Buren, II, M.D. is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is a board-certified surgeon specializing surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders.A native Houstonian, Dr. Van Buren earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During that time period, he spent two years at MD Anderson Cancer Center as an NIH T32 research fellow studying pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. He completed his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the Translational Pancreas Research Track.During Dr. Van Buren’s research and clinical fellowships, he was able to expand upon his interest in gastrointestinal surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders. Specifically, his training had a heavy emphasis on pancreatic and gastric malignancies with exposure to wide breadth of cases, including specialized procedures such as robotic pancreatic surgery.Dr. Van Buren is active in both patient care and research. He has spent over 15 years in training and in practice focusing on care for patients with pancreatic and gastrointestinal malignancies. He is involved in both basic science and clinical research and believes heavily in the surgeon’s role as a leader of the translational research team. His goals are to provide high quality clinical care while offering his patients access to innovative clinical and therapeutic trials. He is a member of the Elkins Pancreas Center and Dan L. Duncan NCI Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Van Buren is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. E. Ramsay Camp is Professor and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Camp’s clinical practice and expertise has focused on treating patients with complex tumors of the gastrointestinal system, including pancreatic and gastric malignancies, as well as sarcoma and melanoma. His professional interests include surgical oncology, pancreatic cancer, pancreaticobiliary malignancies, gastric cancer, sarcoma, melanoma, small bowel tumors, neuroendocrine tumors, gastrointestinal tumors, minimally invasive surgery, and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).Dr. Camp earned a B.A. in Chemistry from Davidson College and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his general surgery training at Shand's Hospital at the University of Florida and finished a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.Following 12 years in practice at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Camp joined the faculty of Baylor as the Chief of Surgical Oncology. He has an active, externally-funded research laboratory supported by a VA Merit Award, focusing on mechanisms of chemotherapy and radiation resistance in pancreatic and colorectal cancer.Dr. Camp is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of various oncology societies, including the American Surgical Association, the Southern Surgical Association, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association of Cancer Research, National Surgical Adjuvant Bowel Project, Southwest Oncology Group, and the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group.Professional Interests:Surgical oncologyPancreatic cancerPancreaticobiliary malignanciesGastric cancer and other gastric malignanciesSarcomaMelanomaSmall bowel tumorsNeuroendocrine tumorsGasrointestinal tumorsMinimally invasive surgeryHIPEC. Dr. Camp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Melanoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Camp is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. William E. Fisher is Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Surgery and the George L. Jordan, M.D. Chair in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Fisher also serves as Director of the Elkins Pancreas Center at BCM; and is Vice President, Medical Staff and Chief of the Surgery Service Line at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.An internationally-known leader in pancreatic surgery, Dr. Fisher has focused entirely on surgery for pancreatic tumors and cysts in his practice for over 20 years and has extensive experience in advanced, minimally-invasive robotic pancreas surgery.Dr. Fisher’s professional interests include: pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure); minimally invasive/laparoscopic/robotic pancreatic surgery; pancreas cancer; distal and central pancreatectomy; pancreas resection; surgical oncology; common bile duct resection; Puestow procedure; Frey procedure; and laparoscopic pancreatectomy.Dr. Fisher has served as PI of two NIH-funded multicenter randomized clinical trials that generated practice-changing impact on the use of drains during pancreatectomy, and the subsequent development of a multicenter pancreatic-surgery-outcomes consortium. His basic science lab has studied the influence of gastrointestinal hormones on pancreatic cancer growth, the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and genomic analysis of pancreatic cancer, resulting in over 160 peer-reviewed publications.Having served as principal investigator on more than 15 clinical trials for patients with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Fisher is currently PI at BCM for the NIH Consortium to Study Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer.Dr. Fisher received a B.A. from Wittenberg University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He held a research fellowship and completed his residency at The Ohio State University.Among his numerous honors and awards, Dr. Fisher has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.), Top 1% of Doctors in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report), and “Texas Super Doctor” (Texas Monthly). He is also the recipient of the Master Clinician Award for Excellence in Patient Care from BCM and has twice received the DeBakey Distinguished Service Award from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at BCM. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Omar Barakat is a general surgeon specializing in benign and malignant diseases of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, and pancreas. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery - Division of Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine and Medical Director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.Dr. Barakat’s clinical interests include: malignant hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, liver and pancreas surgery; upper gastrointestinal surgery; neuroendocrine tumors; gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST); and minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Barakat has developed new surgical techniques to minimize the complication rate and blood loss following pancreatic and liver surgeries. He utilizes image-guided therapies, such as radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, irreversible electroporation (NanoKnife system), trans-arterial chemotherapy, and selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT) with Yttrium-90 microspheres, to treat liver tumors while minimizing trauma to the patients. Dr. Barakat's clinical and research interests also include the study of neuroendocrine tumors; and the development of off-the-shelf bio-artificial liver organs that can be suitable for liver transplantation in patients with end-stage liver disease.Dr. Barakat received his medical degree from Aleppo University Medical School in Aleppo, Syria. He completed a residency in general surgery at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia and a Fellowship in cardiovascular surgery research at State University of New York - Buffalo. He also completed clinical fellowships in liver transplantation at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston; and in heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices aat the Texas Heart Institute. He continued his practice in liver and pancreatic surgery at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, where he treated complex and rare tumors of the liver, bile duct, and pancreas. Dr. Barakat is board-certified by the Royal College of Surgeons (Ed), United Kingdom, where he is also a Fellow. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Barakat is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. James Suliburk is a board-certified endocrine surgeon specializing in the treatment of tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland. He is an Associate Professor and Chief of Endocrine Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also Medical Director of Ambulatory Surgery Therapeutics (CfAST) in BCM’s Department of Surgery; and is a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.Dr. Suliburk’s clinical interests include: thyroid nodules; goiter; Graves’ disease; thyroid cancer; hyperparathyroidism; adrenal masses; pheochromocytoma; Cushing’s, Conn’s diseases; minimally invasive parathyroidectomy and thyroidectomy; traditional open thyroidectomy; central, selective and modified radical neck dissection; single incision laparoscopic adrenalectomy; and traditional laparoscopic adrenalectomy. His research interests include: clinical outcomes in endocrine surgery in underserved and minority populations; outcomes in acute care and trauma surgery; and the application of mobile technology to improve peri-operative surgical care and communication with patients to detect impending complications. His research program at Ben Taub Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center offers opportunities in translational science, clinical outcomes, and mobile technology development/innovation.Dr. Suliburk also collaborates with other colleagues within Baylor College of Medicine to actively seek and develop state of the art treatments for hemorrhagic shock and severely injured trauma patients. His translational research includes the development of novel molecular markers and therapeutic targets in endocrine surgical disease (thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, and adrenal tumors), and metabolic markers of the endocrine response in severely injured major trauma patients.Dr. Suliburk received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and a fellowship in endocrine surgery from Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney in Sydney, Australia. He also completed an NIH T32 research fellowship from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.Dr. Suliburk is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Thyroid Association, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Houston Surgical Society, Association of Academic Surgeons, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Surgical Infection Society, and the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.Dr. Suliburk has been named a Top Doctor in General Surgery by Houstonia Magazine (2020). He has also received numerous awards in teaching excellence from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Suliburk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Suliburk is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Erik Eddie Suarez is a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon, leading as Director of Cardiothoracic Transplantation for the CommonSpirit Health – Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Transplant Institute and serving as faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. He offers compassionate expertise in challenging heart and lung transplant procedures, alongside advanced circulatory support for patients facing severe heart failure. Dr. Suarez is passionate about giving patients every possible chance for a healthier future.Dr. Suarez earned his BA in Biochemistry from Rice University. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Baylor College of Medicine and his Thoracic Surgery Residency via the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He further expanded his knowledge with a research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of care.With over a decade of leadership experience, including overseeing heart, lung, and mechanical circulatory support programs, Dr. Suarez played a pivotal role in significantly increasing transplant volumes at his prior institution, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. He also established an innovative program for lung transplants that minimizes the need for blood transfusions. Renowned for his advanced life-support expertise, he contributed significantly to patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares his knowledge through publications in respected medical journals and advises on national committees, always working for the common good.Beyond his impressive clinical work, Dr. Suarez is a dedicated mentor and educator. He champions collaborative learning initiatives across the Texas Medical Center, fostering an environment where medical professionals can continuously grow and innovate, ultimately benefiting those they serve. Dr. Suarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Suarez is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Suarez is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Zielinski, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Martin Zielinski specializes in Surgery: Critical Care and works at BCM General Surgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Zielinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Zielinski is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Southard, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Robert Southard specializes in Surgery: Critical Care and works at BCM-McNair Campus. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Southard is currently accepting new patients.

Michele Loor, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Michele Loor specializes in Surgery: Critical Care and works at BCM General Surgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Loor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Loor is currently accepting new patients.

Shanda Blackmon is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Blackmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Blackmon is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wesley Mayer specializes in advanced minimally invasive surgical treatments for urologic diseases including robotic, laparoscopic (including single-site), endourologic, laser, and percutaneous surgery. He has a special interest in kidney cancer, kidney stones, upper urinary tract reconstruction, adrenal masses, and transplant urology. His other areas of expertise include the evaluation and treatment of adrenal gland masses, elevated PSA, prostatic enlargement, and blood in the urine. Dr. Mayer graduated from Baylor College of Medicine, and completed his internship in general surgery and his urology residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He was fellowship-trained in minimally invasive urology at Baylor College of Medicine's Scott Department of Urology. Dr. Mayer has published research on robotic partial nephrectomy, advanced single-site donor nephrectomy, and treatment of kidney stones. In addition to having been an instructor for the American Urological Association's Mentored Laparoscopy Course, he has served as the Urology Chairman of the Methodist Practice Improvement Committee and is currently the Associate Program Director of the Baylor Urology Residency Program. Dr. Mayer has been selected as a Top Urologist in Houston, TX in The Leading Physicians of the World. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Folliculitis, Boils, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.