The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Braselton, GA

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors near Braselton, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Hernia near Braselton, GA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Ronald Lewis
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Lewis is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Casey Graybeal
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Casey Graybeal is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Graybeal has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Graybeal is currently accepting new patients.

    Pierpont Brown
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierpont Brown is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Brown has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hernia Surgery, and Vagotomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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    Cuong A. Nguyen
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cuong Nguyen is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Christopher Soika
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1404 River Place, Suite 201, 
    Braselton, GA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Soika is a General Surgeon in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Soika has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Soika is currently accepting new patients.

    Terence Jackson
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1404 River Place, Suite 201, 
    Braselton, GA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Terence Jackson is a General Surgeon in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason Wells
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    990 Loganville Highway, Suite 202, 
    Bethlehem, GA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wells is a General Surgeon in Bethlehem, Georgia. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Auffarth is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Auffarth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Eric Velazquez
    Experienced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    The Longstreet Clinic, PC - Center For Weight Management

    725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Velazquez is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Velazquez has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Protein Deficiency, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Velazquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Nelson Royall
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Royall is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Royall has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Glucagonoma, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Royall is currently accepting new patients.

    Nikita Machado
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikita Machado is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Machado has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Gallbladder Disease, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Machado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    1404 River Pl, Suite 201, 
    Braselton, GA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jan Brandys is a General Surgeon in Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Brandys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Jose A. Goicolea
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Longstreet Clinic, PC - General Surgery

    725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Goicolea is a Colorectal Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Goicolea has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Goicolea is currently accepting new patients.

    Derek Pendarvis
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Longstreet Clinic, PC - General Surgery

    725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Pendarvis is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Pendarvis has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Dr. Pendarvis is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward Foxhall
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Foxhall is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Foxhall has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Foxhall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    200 S Enota Dr NE Ste 150, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Strauther is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Strauther is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Brian Gibson
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Acute Care Surgery

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Gibson is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Gibson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Emily Black
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Black is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Black has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, and Gallstones. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

    William Vassy
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Acute Care Surgery

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Vassy is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Vassy has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Nathan Creel
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trauma And Acute Care Surgery

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Creel is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Creel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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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 Braselton, GA?

    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 Braselton, GA?

    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 Braselton, GA?

    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 Braselton, GA?

    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 Braselton, GA?

    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 Braselton, GA?

    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 Braselton, GA?

    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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