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    MediFind found 1917 doctor with experience in Hernia near California, US. Of these, 1241 are Experienced, 500 are Advanced, 169 are Distinguished and 7 are Elite.

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      Elite in Hernia
      Elite in Hernia
      15855 Pomona Rincon Road, 
      Chino Hills, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nikolai Bildzukewicz is a General Surgeon in Chino Hills, California. Dr. Bildzukewicz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bildzukewicz is currently accepting new patients.

      Magdi Alexander
      Advanced in Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

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      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1450 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Lipham is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Santiago Horgan is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Horgan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      450 N Roxbury Dr, Suite 224, 
      Beverly Hills, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shirin Towfigh is a General Surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Towfigh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Diastasis Recti, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

      505 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hobart Harris is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Harris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

      Paul V. Beck
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Shasta Surgical Specialists

      1555 East St, Ste 220, 
      Redding, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Paul Beck is a General Surgeon, who returned to the North State to start a practice in 2012. Dr. Beck is a local product, born and raised right here in Redding, Ca. The son of a local California Highway Patrolman, Dr. Beck was born at Mercy Medical Center and graduated from Shasta High School. Paul obtained a Bachelor's degree from UC Davis, earned his medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University, and completed his surgical residency at the Guthrie Clinic. Dr. Beck offers a broad range of surgical procedures and is happy to review any referral. Gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, and the surgical treatment of colon cancer make up the bulk of his surgical practice, but Dr. Beck specializes in the surgical repair of all types of hernias.  He is also the only General Surgeon in the Northern part of the state, offering da Vinci, robotic-assisted surgery  Dr. Paul Beck looks forward to meeting you and your family.Providing excellent care and service to our patients. Dr. Beck brings a younger, updated approach to the North State. Dr. Beck is also, the only general surgeon in Shasta County offering robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Beck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Brian C. Tuai
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      General Surgery Medical Group Of Ventura County

      1700 Rose Ave, Suite 430, 
      Oxnard, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Tuai attended Ohio State University, College of Medicine after he received his Undergraduate Degree in Biochemistry at UC Davis in 1992. He completed his general surgery residency at UC San Francisco/Fresno, where he spent a year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery, before beginning a private practice in Chino. He joined the Group in December, 2004.Dr. Tuai is a Board Certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who has extensive experience with advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery.Dr. Tuai's passion is minimally invasive surgeries, especially involving the colon, stomach, gall bladder, and hernias. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Korean.Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals. Dr. Tuai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

      Laurence F. Yee
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      San Francisco Surgical Medical Group

      3838 California St, Ste 616, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Yee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Nojan Toomari
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

      Nojan Toomari, DO Private Practice

      16661 Ventura Blvd, Ste 408, 
      Encino, CA 
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Telehealth visits are available.Personalized Attentive CareDr. Toomari prides himself on personalizing his treatment to each and every patient. With a caring and attentive focus, he will listen and examine you to determine the source of your ailment, and work together with you to find the optimal treatment plan for your individual case.Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery?Dr. Toomari provides care to patients in the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles area, using the latest State-of-the-Art Technologies. Dr. Toomari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Robert O. Woodbury
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      34 Mark West Springs Road Care Center

      34 Mark West Springs Road, 2nd Floor, 
      Santa Rosa, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Woodbury is a General Surgeon in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Woodbury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Woodbury is currently accepting new patients.

      Gregg H. Jossart
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      165 Rowland Way Medical Offices

      165 Rowland Way, Suite 201, 
      Novato, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregg Jossart is a General Surgeon in Novato, California. Dr. Jossart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jossart is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael Beneke
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Sutter Capitol Pavilion

      2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 402, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Beneke is a General Surgeon in Sacramento, California. Dr. Beneke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Beneke is currently accepting new patients.

      Tomasz Gutowski
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      1409 E. Briggsmore Ave., 
      Modesto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tomasz Gutowski is a General Surgeon in Modesto, California. Dr. Gutowski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gutowski is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael M. Aguilar
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Michael Aguilar MD

      79 Scripps Dr, Ste 202, 
      Sacramento, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Our hands on personalized patient care. Dr. Aguilar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemangiopericytoma, Oral Cancer, and Gallstones.

      Thomas M. Boyle
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Thomas M Boyle MD

      123 Margaret Ln Ste B2, 
      Grass Valley, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Boyle is a General Surgeon in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Boyle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Venous Insufficiency, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boyle is currently accepting new patients.

      Joseph Forrester
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Forrester is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Hernia?

      A hernia is a sac formed by the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). The sac comes through a hole or weak area in the strong layer of the belly wall that surrounds the muscle. This layer is called the fascia.

      Which type of hernia you have depends on where it is:

      • Femoral hernia is a bulge in the upper thigh, just below the groin. This type is more common in women than men.
      • Hiatal hernia occurs in the diaphragm muscle that separates the chest and abdomen. Part of the upper stomach pushes into the chest.
      • Incisional hernia can occur through a scar if you have had abdominal surgery in the past.
      • Umbilical hernia is a bulge around the belly button. Most often it occurs when the muscle around the belly button does not close completely after birth.
      • Inguinal hernia is a bulge in the groin. It is more common in men. It may go all the way down into the scrotum.

      When should I see a Hernia doctor in California, US?

      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 doctor in California, US?

      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 doctors in California, US?

      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 doctors in California, US?

      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 doctor in California, US?

      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 doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hernia 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 doctor in California, US?

      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 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 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 doctors in California, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hernia 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 doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hernia 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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