The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Vista, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Hernia near Vista, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Arch Health Partners, Inc., Arch Health Medical Group

    2385 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Fierer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vista, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Fierer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fierer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Center Of San Diego Inc.

    2095 W Vista Way Ste 106, 
    Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhruvil Gandhi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Gandhi 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 Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Arch Health Partners, Inc., Arch Health Medical Group

    2385 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Grove is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vista, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Grove 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Grove is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Coastal Surgeons

    3601 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hussna Wakily is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wakily is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Wakily is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Strong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Strong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Arch Health Partners, Inc., Arch Health Medical Group

    2385 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Hanna is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vista, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hanna is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Coastal Surgeons

    3601 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Nassery is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Nassery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nassery is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3601 Vista Way Ste 201, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Perrin Curran is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Curran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Osteomyelitis in Children, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Rady Children's Urgent Care Oceanside

    3605 Vista Way Ste 172, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Kling is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Kling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastroschisis, Cholecystitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Office

    838 Nordahl Rd Ste 270, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Steele is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Steele 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 Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Escondido Medical Office

    1955 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramin Sorkhi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Sorkhi 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Sorkhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Gil Q Galloway MD Inc

    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gillian Galloway is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Galloway is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Galloway is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Office

    838 Nordahl Rd Ste 270, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sayed Bokhari is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Bokhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced 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 Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Breanna Perlmutter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Perlmutter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Essa Aleassa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Aleassa 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 Obesity, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Barron is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Barron 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 Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Conner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Conner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Hernia, Heartburn, Achalasia, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amin Andalib is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Andalib 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 Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodolfo Agbunag is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Agbunag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Acrospiroma, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones. Dr. Agbunag is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista, 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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