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    MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Hernia near Castro Valley, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    67 providers found
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      University Healthcare Alliance

      20126 Stanton Ave, Suite 201, 
      Castro Valley, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Louise Hom is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Hom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Epic Care

      13851 E 14th St, Suite 308, 
      San Leandro, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sara Reinganum is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Reinganum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      19845 Lake Chabot Rd, Suite 200, 
      Castro Valley, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lornie Phillips is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

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      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Trauma And Acute Care Surgery Specialists Inc

      20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
      Castro Valley, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Wood is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
      Castro Valley, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Noor Azimi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Azimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
      Castro Valley, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Lesher is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Lesher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
      Castro Valley, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elyssa Feinberg is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Feinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Alameda Health System

      664 Southland Mall, 
      Hayward, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Miriam Bullard is a General Surgeon in Hayward, California. Dr. Bullard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Alameda Health System

      664 Southland Mall, 
      Hayward, CA 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Victorino is a General Surgeon in Hayward, California. Dr. Victorino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      13847 E 14th St, Suite 118, 
      San Leandro, CA 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Walker is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Aromatase Deficiency, Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis, Menopause, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Michael L. Wynn
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      San Ramon Center

      5601 Norris Canyon Road, Suite 100, 
      San Ramon, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Wynn is a General Surgeon in San Ramon, California. Dr. Wynn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wynn is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      East Bay Cardiovascular And Thoracic Associates Inc

      1320 El Capitan Dr, Suite 440, 
      Danville, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Michael Gottlieb is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Danville, California. Dr. Gottlieb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Alameda Health System

      1411 E 31st St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edmund Tsoi is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Tsoi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

      3200 Kearney St, 
      Fremont, CA 
       (11.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Filipino, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Rupert Horoupian is a General Surgeon in Fremont, California. Dr. Horoupian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

      350 Hawthorne Ave, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Stanten is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Stanten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center - Surgery

      2500 Merced Street, 4th Floor, 
      San Leandro, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lavina Malhotra is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Malhotra has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Appendectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center - Surgery

      2500 Merced Street, 
      San Leandro, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Faye Yu is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      San Leandro Medical Center

      2500 Merced St, 4th Floor, 
      San Leandro, CA 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Tung is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tung is currently accepting new patients.

      Mark L. Koransky
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Fremont Center

      3200 Kearney Street, Building 2, Floor 2, 
      Fremont, CA 
       (11.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Koransky is a General Surgeon in Fremont, California. Dr. Koransky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Koransky is currently accepting new patients.

      Refugio Gonzalez
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

      365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Refugio Gonzalez is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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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