The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Riverside, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 125 doctor with experience in Hernia near Riverside, CA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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125 providers found
    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Dubina is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Dubina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    4500 Brockton Ave Ste 319, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Plurad is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Plurad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cyst, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gangrene, Gallbladder Removal, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Office

    4500 Brockton Ave Ste 319, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Sheets is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Sheets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mission Surgical Clinic, Inc.

    7300 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Chin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Fariborz Lalezarzadeh, D.O., Inc.

    164 W Hospitality Ln, 
    San Bernardino, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fariborz Lalezarzadeh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Bernardino, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Lalezarzadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lalezarzadeh is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Riverside Medical Clinic

    3660 Arlington Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hidehisa Takei is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Takei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Lymphadenectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Takei is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Riverside Medical Clinic

    3660 Arlington Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hongphuc Ha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Ha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidural Lipomatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Ha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Riverside Medical Clinic

    7117 Brockton Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Perez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Perez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Perez is board certified in Surgery General Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mission Surgical Clinic, Inc.

    7300 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Pollack is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Colostomy. Dr. Pollack is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Harvey A. Nurick, M.D., Inc.

    7111 Indiana Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Lara is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Lara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lara is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Harvey Nurick MD Inc.

    7111 Indiana Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harvey Nurick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Nurick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Hernia Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Nurick is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cal Med Physicians & Surgeons, Inc

    400 N Pepper Ave, Ste 308, 
    Colton, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edwin Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Colton, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics-Ear Nose And Throat Surgery

    11370 Anderson St Ste 2100, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcos Michelotti is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Michelotti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Bolivar Family Medical Clinic, Inc.

    598 N F St, 
    San Bernardino, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Alvaro Bolivar and his staff at our outpatient clinic believe that each patient is a unique individual with their own special needs and concerns. We are committed to high quality care personalized to your needs. Your health and satisfaction is our goal. Dr. Bolivar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bolivar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Fontecha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Fontecha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Quest Diagnostics

    3660 Arlington Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Subbu Nagappan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Nagappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mission Surgical Clinic, Inc.

    7300 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Tran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tran is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mission Surgical Clinic, Inc.

    7300 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Mahmoud is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mahmoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mahmoud is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mission Surgical Clinic, Inc.

    7300 Magnolia Ave, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Lien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Lien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Lien is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Naseem A. Attar

    4646 Brockton Ave Ste 302-4, 
    Riverside, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naseem Attar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Riverside, California. Dr. Attar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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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