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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 239 doctor with experience in Hernia near Downey, CA. Of these, 167 are Experienced, 59 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    239 providers found
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Elite in Hernia
      General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1450 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      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.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      9604 Artesia Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glenn Hifumi is a General Surgeon in Bellflower, California. Dr. Hifumi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Kyle G. Cologne
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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      Magdi G. Alexander
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Magdi Alexander is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Pasadena, California. 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.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      3628 E Imperial Hwy, Suite 103, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Farzad Alemi is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Alemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      3628 E Imperial Hwy, Suite 103, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mona Shah is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, and Choledocholithiasis.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      16660 Paramount Blvd, Suite 307, 
      Paramount, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nasser Mehrizi is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Mehrizi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Surgical Multispecialties Medical Group

      1701 Cesar Chavez Ave, Suite 300, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Simon Keushkerian is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Keushkerian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      1450 San Pablo St, Suite 6200, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Namir Katkhouda is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Katkhouda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1520 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Luke Putnam is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Putnam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      11500 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Minkes is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Minkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Paget Disease of the Breast, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      11500 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nishit Shah is a Colorectal Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bradford Tropea is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Tropea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tropea is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Chen is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dean Ahn is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eugene Wang is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bernadette Laxa is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Laxa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Laxa is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susana Wu is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erwin Ong is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones. Dr. Ong is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Lee is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lee 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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 Downey, 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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