The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Hernia near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Experienced in Hernia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hernia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alpa Sidhu is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sidhu 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 Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Jacobsen Syndrome, and Gastroschisis. Dr. Sidhu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Nau is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nau is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nau is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    540 E Jefferson St Ste 205, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Schneider is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Schneider 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Services PC

    510 E Bloomington St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rick Shelman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shelman is rated as an Advanced 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 Breast Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Shelman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Lehmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lehmann 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, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Lehmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wren is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hernia, and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Wren is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Danny Liu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Lump, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jerrod Keith is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keith 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 Breast Cancer, Hernia, Breast Enlargement In Males, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    540 E Jefferson St Ste 205, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Pierson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Pierson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown

    500 E Market St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Shafor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shafor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Shafor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Services PC

    510 E Bloomington St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Radcliffe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Radcliffe is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Radcliffe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Services PC

    510 E Bloomington St, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gene Lariviere is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lariviere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Umbilical Hernia.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hernia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oleg Shchelochkov is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shchelochkov is rated as an Experienced 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 Propionic Acidemia, Argininosuccinic Aciduria, Methylmalonic Acidemia, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lillian Erdahl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Erdahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Erdahl is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zoe Saenz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Saenz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachael Hyland is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hyland is rated as an Experienced 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Premature Infant. Dr. Hyland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rhys Kavanagh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kavanagh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, French, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Kieran is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kieran 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 Undescended Testicle, Hypospadias, Hernia, Nephrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kieran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepansh Dalela is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Dalela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Hernia, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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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.
    • 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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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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