The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in tavares, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Hernia near tavares, FL. Of these, 6 are Distinguished, 6 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Dan N. Tran
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Dan N. Tran
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At 1290 Waterman Way

    1290 Waterman Way, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    904-850-7636
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dan Tran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Tran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Borys A. Mascarenhas
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Borys A. Mascarenhas
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Borys A Mascarenhas MD PA

    1879 Nightingale Ln Ste B4, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    352-742-2286
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Borys Mascarenhas is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Mascarenhas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Mascarenhas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. David L. Sustarsic
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. David L. Sustarsic
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Orlando Health Medical Group Inc

    511 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 101, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    323-750-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Sustarsic is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Sustarsic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sustarsic is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Jason D. Smith
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Jason D. Smith
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At 1290 Waterman Way

    1290 Waterman Way, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    352-352-2028
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Smith 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, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Jack B. Thigpen
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Jack B. Thigpen
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Watson Clinic LLP

    600 E Dixie Ave, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    863-680-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Thigpen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Thigpen 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 Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Yin F. Luk
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Yin F. Luk
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists-Leesburg

    705 Doctors Ct, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    352-323-5025
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
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    Yin Luk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Luk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Samuel Bundz
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Samuel Bundz
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists-Leesburg

    705 Doctors Ct, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    352-323-5025
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Mandarin
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    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Bundz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Bundz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bundz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Celia K. Nelson
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Celia K. Nelson
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists-Leesburg

    705 Doctors Ct, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    352-323-5025
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Celia Nelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Seble Z. Madhin
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Seble Z. Madhin
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3350 Waterman Way, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    352-742-2223
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Seble Madhin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Madhin is rated as an Experienced 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Varicose Veins, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Madhin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At 1290 Waterman Way

    1290 Waterman Way, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    754-255-6679
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Keeler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Keeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Varicose Veins, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Keeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Phillip M. Dascher
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Phillip M. Dascher
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1290 Waterman Way, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    352-742-0054
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Phillip Dascher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Dascher 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Small Bowel Resection, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Patrice R. Frederick
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Patrice R. Frederick
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1290 Waterman Way Ste 1290, 
    Tavares, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    352-742-0054
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Patrice Frederick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Frederick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Scott T. Kelley
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Scott T. Kelley
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Watson Clinic LLP

    600 E Dixie Ave, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    863-680-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Kelley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Kelley 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 Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Mark G. Kent
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Mark G. Kent
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists-Leesburg

    705 Doctors Ct, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    352-323-5025
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Mark Kent is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Kent 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Chand Rohatgi
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Chand Rohatgi
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists-Leesburg

    705 Doctors Ct, 
    Leesburg, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    352-323-5025
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Chand Rohatgi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Rohatgi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Mastectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Alfonso Preciado
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Alfonso Preciado
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery - Apopka

    1578 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 1626, 
    Apopka, FL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    407-296-1871
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfonso Preciado is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Apopka, Florida. Dr. Preciado 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Preciado is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Preciado 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 tavares, FL?

    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 tavares, FL?

    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 do I find the best Hernia doctor near tavares, FL?

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    How does MediFind rank Hernia doctors near tavares, FL?

    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 tavares, FL?

    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 tavares, FL?

    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 tavares, FL?

    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 tavares, FL?

    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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