The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors near Torrance, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Hernia near Torrance, CA. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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115 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Camel is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Camel has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Houman Solomon is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Solomon has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Lewisgale Medical Center

    514 N Prospect Ave Ste 300, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Smith is a General Surgeon in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons

    23451 Madison St Ste 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Linnebur is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Linnebur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    2512 Artesia Blvd Ste 310, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Ginsburg is a General Surgeon in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Ginsburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acrospiroma, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    H J. Naim
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Advanced Bariatric Center

    432 E 10th St, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. H. Joseph Naim received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and received his Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City with a distinction in Research. He completed his residency in General Surgery at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Naim completed his Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery at University Medical Center at Princeton, N.J., under the direction of world renowned bariatric surgeon Robert E. Brolin, MD.I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Naim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    5215 Torrance Boulevard, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Moshe Faynsod is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Faynsod is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Ileostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Faynsod is currently accepting new patients.

    Veronica F. Sullins
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    4201 Torrance Boulevard, Suite 660, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Veronica Sullins is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Sullins has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Fryns Syndrome, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, and Appendectomy. Dr. Sullins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Fisher is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Fisher has been practicing medicine for over 54 years and 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, Gallbladder Disease, Mastectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Raj A Mittal MD A Medical Corporation

    3400 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raj Mittal is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Mittal has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Bhayani is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Bhayani has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aileen Takahashi is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Takahashi has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    56+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Lam is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Lam has been practicing medicine for over 56 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Association Of South Bay Surgeons A Medical Group

    23451 Madison St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Madorin is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Madorin has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

    23451 Madison St, Suite 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Doane is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Doane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Insulinoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Advanced in Hernia
    23451 Madison Street, Suite 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melanie Friedlander is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Friedlander 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, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    23451 Madison Street, Suite 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashaan Ali is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Ali 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, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Ata Mazaheri
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    3400 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit. Dr. Mazaheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    510 N Prospect Ave Ste 115, 
    Redondo Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mercedeh Baghai is a General Surgeon in Redondo Beach, California. Dr. Baghai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    1000 W Carson St, Box 15, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashkan Moazzez is a General Surgeon in Torrance, California. Dr. Moazzez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

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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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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