The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 242 doctor with experience in Hernia near Iowa, US. Of these, 143 are Experienced, 76 are Advanced and 23 are Distinguished.

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    Dennis Whitmer
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Joseph Morris
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 Stone Park Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Morris is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Morris 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, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ryan Roe
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

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    William Rizk
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    AMC Surgery Clinic

    1501 E 10th St # 105, 
    Atlantic, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rizk is a General Surgeon in Atlantic, Iowa. Dr. Rizk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Craig Nemechek
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

    801 Fifth Street, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Nemechek is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Nemechek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    David T. Mortensen
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David T. Mortensen M.D. joined CHI Health Clinic in August of 2005. Dr. Mortensen is trained to perform a full range of surgeries including colon/rectal gallbladder gastrointestinal breast thyroid hernia repair and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Mortensen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep for Colon Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Erin Hale
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep Colon Surgery. Dr. Hale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Nau is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nau is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nau is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

    Mcfarland Clinic PC

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Sachs is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Sachs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sachs is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Hwy 71, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Keonin is a General Surgeon in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Dr. Keonin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Keonin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Genesis Health System

    1227 E Rusholme St, Mercyone Genesis, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin Atwell is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Atwell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Atwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital Of Missouri Valley Iowa

    631 N 8th St, Alegent Creighton Clinic M, 
    Missouri Valley, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Scott is a General Surgeon in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Dr. Scott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Genesis Health System

    4700 E 56th St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Hartman is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Hartman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hartman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Garcia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Garcia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Spencer Municipal Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E, 
    Spencer, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaren Ricker is a General Surgeon in Spencer, Iowa. Dr. Ricker has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ricker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Stewart Memorial Community Hospital

    1301 W Main St, 
    Lake City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Cheney is a General Surgeon in Lake City, Iowa. Dr. Cheney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheney is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

    804 Kenyon Rd, Suite G, 
    Fort Dodge, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Miegge-Viera is a General Surgeon in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Dr. Miegge-Viera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Miegge-Viera is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Great River Medical Center

    1223 S Gear Ave Ste 202, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nicholas is a General Surgeon in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Nicholas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Pleurisy, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Genesis Health System

    1227 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Fierce is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Fierce is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Fierce is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Hwy 71, Suite C, 
    Spirit Lake, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffre Helmink is a General Surgeon in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Dr. Helmink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Helmink is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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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