The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Hernia near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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79 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Walnut Creek Surgical Assoicates Inc

    130 La Casa Via Bldg 3, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Young is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Mazolewski is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Mazolewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ben Schwab is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Schwab is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    130 La Casa Via Ste 211, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charleen Kim is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Packard Childrens Health Alliance

    106 La Casa Via Ste 220, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiraz Maskatia is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maskatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Coarctation of the Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Septoplasty.

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

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Martin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafael Diaz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Zink is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Zink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salvador Guevara is a Colorectal Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Guevara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Piyush Aggarwal is a Colorectal Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohan Narayanan is a Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Alien Hand Syndrome, Morning Sickness, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kidney Transplant At Walnut Creek

    1450 Treat Blvd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Baker is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    3003 Oak Rd Ste 104, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Kwan is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    3003 Oak Rd Ste 104, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aileen Murphy is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Chin is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Varicose Veins, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Deboisblanc is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Deboisblanc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Hernia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advanced Sleep Diagnostics Inc.

    2637 Shadelands Dr, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Moy is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Moy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 440, 
    Danville, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gottlieb is a General 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.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1515 Newell Ave, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Broderick is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Broderick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Kaiser

    1425 S Main St, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lal Yilmaz is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Yilmaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Delirium.

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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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek, 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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