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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Gig Harbor, WA. Of these, 42 are Experienced.

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    42 providers found
      Linda Pai
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Anthony

      11511 Canterwood Blvd NW, Suite 140, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Linda Pai, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopy. She has special interest in breast surgery, colonoscopy, hernia surgery and thyroid surgery. Drawn to medicine for the opportunity to help others, Dr. Pai believes in educating her patients to help them make informed decisions about their disease.Dr. Pai is an experienced surgeon with excellent outcomes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is fluent in Chinese. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Multicare Health System

      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Danny Kim is a General Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

      Eugene S. Cho
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery

      Franciscan Surgical Associates At St. Joseph

      1708 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 105 & 112, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugene Cho, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic procedures, with special interest in surgery for heartburn, hernias, gallstones, spleen and adrenal problems. Drawn to medicine for the ability to help others, Dr. Cho believes the most important aspect of care is educating his patients about their health problem and treatment options.Dr. Cho is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and many others. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Bahman Saffari
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates At St. Joseph

      1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 203, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bahman Saffari, MD, PhD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Saffari is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for his patients by providing nurturing, compassionate care using the most effective, innovative surgical and medical treatments possible.Dr. Saffari is a diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an affiliate investigator for the Gynecologic Oncology Group and a member of the Pierce County Medical Society. Dr. Saffari is fluent in Farsi and can speak medical Spanish.In his spare time, Dr. Saffari enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking. Dr. Saffari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, French, German, Mandarin, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Damon Sheneman is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Sheneman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Sheneman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Castilian, Korean, Spanish, Thai
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cholwoo Kim is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Farsi, French, Hindi, Igbo, Malayalam, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Laila Rashidi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Rashidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rashidi is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Kenney is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kenney is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Castilian, Hindi, Japanese, Kannada, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gabriela Vargas is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Castilian, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Leaza Dierwechter is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Dierwechter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dierwechter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ambalavanan Balasubramanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Balasubramanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Multicare Health System

      4700 Point Fosdick Dr, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jenna Kochevar is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kochevar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kochevar is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, Ste 203-a, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald George is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Franciscan Medical Group

      11511 Canterwood Blvd Nw, Suite 140, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Italian, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Giss is a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Giss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Giss is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Franciscan Medical Group

      11567 Canterwood Blvd Nw, 
      Gig Harbor, WA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alison Wright is a Hospital Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Teresa D. Bell MD LLC

      2522 N Proctor St, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Teresa Bell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine

      MultiCare Health System

      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paulesh Shah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine

      MultiCare Health System

      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Constantine Saites is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Saites has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Intensive Care Medicine

      MultiCare Health System

      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Veronica Bustillo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bustillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Bariatric Medicine

      Multicare Center For Weight Loss & Wellness-Tacoma

      2202 S Cedar St Ste 200, 
      Tacoma, WA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Sebesta is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sebesta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Gig Harbor, WA?

      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 Gig Harbor, WA?

      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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