The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in marina del rey, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 198 doctor with experience in Hernia near marina del rey, CA. Of these, 120 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced, 25 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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198 providers found
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Beverly Hills Hernia Center

    450 N Roxbury Dr Ste 224, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirin Towfigh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Towfigh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Diastasis Recti, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen 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, Femoral Hernia, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Macqueen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Macqueen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Associated General Surgeons

    1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Chandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chandler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lublin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lublin 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, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lipham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Daniel Marcus, MD Inc.

    4640 Admiralty Way, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Marcus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Marcus 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Marcus is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 680W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracey Childs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Childs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Childs is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Advanced in Hernia
    Referral may be required
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 890, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hutchinson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Pallesi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Pallesi is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Pallesi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2730 Wilshire Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Cole is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cole is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    9808 Venice Boulevard, Penthouse Ste, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Smith is a Gastroenterologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Smith 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Fl 1, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Cho Sr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cho Sr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Choledocholithiasis, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Brendan J Carroll MD Inc

    9001 Wilshire Blvd Ste 304, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Carroll is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Carroll 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, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    5901 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 307, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pouya Benyamini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benyamini 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, Lymphangitis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required
    8631 West 3rd Street, Suite 880W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Cohen is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saul And Joyce Brandman Breast Center-A Project Of Women's Guild

    310 N San Vicente Blvd Bldg 3RD Fl 3, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Phillips is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Breast Cancer, Ileostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Desmond Huynh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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. It is not visible on the outside of your body.
    • 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 marina del rey, 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 marina del rey, 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 marina del rey, 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 marina del rey, 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 marina del rey, 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 marina del rey, 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 marina del rey, 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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