The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in austell, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Hernia near austell, GA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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59 providers found
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Whole Health Advocates

    3080 Highlands Pkwy SE, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harry Lightfoot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Lightfoot is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lightfoot is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    4904 Timber Ridge Dr, Suite 104, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Griffith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Griffith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    590 Nancy St, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Schwab is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Schwab 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, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwab is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    677 Church St Ne, Suite 100p, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Hathaway is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Hathaway 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, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellstar Cobb Hospital

    3950 Austell Rd, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dhaval Adhvaryu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Adhvaryu is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Appendicitis, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Adhvaryu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Surgical Associates LLC

    95 Collier Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Schmidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schmidt 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, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Egleston Affiliated Services

    2041 Mesa Valley Way Ste 185, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kemp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austell, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kemp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Hernia, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Surgical Specialists At Cobb

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 202, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tristan Thomas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Specialists At Cobb

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 202, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Witt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, and Gallstones. Dr. Witt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Specialists At Cobb

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 202, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hyde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Hyde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia. Dr. Hyde is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta

    35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mims is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mims is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Osteitis Fibrosa, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Mims is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mims is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Referral required

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta

    35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kuzniak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kuzniak 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, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kuzniak is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kuzniak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Specialists At Cobb

    4441 Atlanta Rd SE Ste 312, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wyatt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Wyatt is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wyatt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    General Surgery

    148 Bill Carruth Pkwy Ste 180, 
    Hiram, GA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zach Brock is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hiram, Georgia. Dr. Brock is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Brock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    800 Canton Rd Ne, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Oreilly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Oreilly is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oreilly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    4904 Timber Ridge Dr, Suite 104, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ganesh Pandya is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Pandya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pandya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Specialists At Cobb

    4441 Atlanta Rd SE Ste 312, 
    Smyrna, GA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Hall is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    BMI Surgical Institute

    2303 Cumberland Pkwy, Se, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Aryaie is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Aryaie 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 Achalasia, Obesity, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Aryaie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Aryaie is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lee John Skandalakis, MD, PC

    3193 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Suite 125, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Skandalakis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Skandalakis is rated as an Advanced 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, Umbilical Hernia, Thrombophlebitis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Skandalakis is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Skandalakis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Moorehouse School Of Medicine

    720 Westview Dr SW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, French, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Hammond is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hammond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hammond 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 austell, 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 austell, 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 austell, 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 austell, 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 austell, 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 austell, 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 austell, 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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