The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors near Bakersfield, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Hernia near Bakersfield, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    John R. Garcia
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Hormuz Irani M.D., Inc.

    8311 Brimhall Rd, Ste 1901, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    BAKERSFIELD SURGICAL ASSOCIATES is a leader in state of the art Laparoscopic surgery and the only Bariatric Surgical group in Bakersfield. We have gained the distinction of being a CENTER OF EXCELLENCE by Blue Cross, Blue Shield and a number of other healthcare providers. Our goal is to provide state of the art compassionate and complete care to our valued surgical clients. Dr. Garcia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Jorge A. Diaz
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Jorge Enriquez MD F.A.C.S., Inc.

    2021 22nd St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities. Dr. Diaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    John A. Buxton
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    John A. Buxton M.D.

    3838 San Dimas St, Ste B231, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I believe the best care can be achieved only when patients understand their conditions properly and are fully satisfied with the care they receive. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health priorities. Dr. Buxton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Hormuz Irani
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Hormuz Irani M.D., Inc.

    8311 Brimhall Rd, Ste 1901, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Specializing in Weight Loss surgeryDelivering compassionate surgical care with state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Irani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Denise Portugal
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Denise Portugal, MD

    2021 22nd St., 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Please contact RiverWalk Surgery for any additional questions. 6616650505. Dr. Portugal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Roland Rodriguez, M.D.

    2521 G St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roland Rodriguez is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Gem Physicians Medical Group Inc

    3838 San Dimas St Ste B231, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    C Vincent is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Arpit B. Patel
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgery Center - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

    3838 San Dimas St, Suite B 231, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Excellent patient care starts with compassion,  patience, and communication. I aim to provide patients with the highest quality of surgical care while ensuring patients are well-informed and maintaining an equal partnership in clinical decision making. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Amudhan Pugalenthi
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Surgery Center - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

    3838 San Dimas St, Suite B 231, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    As a surgeon, my profession offers me an excellent opportunity to change lives and serve humanity. Give the best care and treatment to my patients all the time.I love spending time with my family, traveling, and cooking. I play badminton and cricket, and I enjoy water sports. Dr. Pugalenthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Lorenc Malellari
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Surgery Center - Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA

    3838 San Dimas St, Suite B 231, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Albanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lorenc Malellari is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Malellari has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Malellari is currently accepting new patients.

    Selwyn Kay
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Tang Rodriguez Kay

    2521 G St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Selwyn Kay is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Kay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

    2531 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mishkind is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Mishkind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Acrospiroma, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Dr. Mishkind is currently accepting new patients.

    Farzin Shariatmadari
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Farzin Shariatmadari, MD Private Practice

    2020 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farzin Shariatmadari is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Shariatmadari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top area of expertise is Hernia.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kern County Hospital Authority

    3551 Q St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Moh'd Sbeih is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Sbeih is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Abraham A. Nisim
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Nisim Surgical

    500 Old River Rd, # 185, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime. Dr. Nisim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Nirav C. Naik Medical Corporation

    4817 Centennial Plza Way, Ste B, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nirav Naik is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Naik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Naik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    2021 22nd St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Whitney Guerrero is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

    2531 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esther Yim is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Yim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Acrospiroma, Subareolar Abscess, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Chester Avenue Medical Offices

    2531 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cori Cason is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Cason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Angioplasty. Dr. Cason is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kern County Hospital Authority

    3551 Q St, Ste 101, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Keenan is a General Surgeon in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 near Bakersfield, CA?

    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 near Bakersfield, CA?

    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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