The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 761 doctor with experience in Hernia near Illinois, US. Of these, 461 are Experienced, 207 are Advanced, 88 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    B T. Heniford
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    B. Todd Heniford, MD, a surgeon at Endeavor Health, leads the Endeavor Health Comprehensive Abdominal Health and Hernia Center. He specializes in hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. With more than 650 publications and experience training surgical leaders worldwide, Dr. Heniford applies evidence-based innovation and a team-based approach to restore strength and function for patients with both routine and complex surgical needs. For credentialing and licensing purposes, this provider’s legal name is Brant Heniford, MD. Dr. Heniford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Michael Ujiki
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Ujiki is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Stephen Haggerty
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    757 Park Ave. West, Suite 2850, 
    Highland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Haggerty, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive techniques, including weight loss surgery and hernia repair. Practicing since 1998, he draws on decades of experience to provide individualized care and successful surgical outcomes. Dr. Haggerty also incorporates robotic surgery to manage complex cases and shorten recovery times. Dr. Haggerty is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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    Bryce J. Bardezbanian
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryce Bardezbanian is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bardezbanian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Michael F. Scheer
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    20 Tower Ct Ste, Ste A, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Scheer is a General Surgeon in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Scheer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    John Linn
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John G. Linn, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in foregut and bariatric surgery. He treats a range of conditions including gallbladder disease, hernias and complex abdominal wall defects. Dr. Linn performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic hernia repair, cholecystectomy and abdominal wall reconstruction to help patients improve digestive health and function. Dr. Linn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Michael J. Rosen
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rosen is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Scott H. Miller
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    890 Garfield Ave, Ste 206, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Miller is a General Surgeon in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Rodney Thill
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Thill is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Thill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Erik A. Swenson
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Swenson is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Steven C. Schaefer
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schaefer is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Nikolaos A. Dallas
    Advanced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish

    Nikolaos Dallas is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dallas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Marin N. Marinov
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 465, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Marin Marinov is a General Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marinov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Ying Lai
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin

    Ying Lai is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    John Santaniello
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Trauma Surgery

    4440 W 95th St, Ste 183, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Santaniello is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Santaniello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Nicholas R. Kunio
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Surgery

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 302, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Kunio is a General Surgeon in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Kunio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Amit P. Parikh
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    20 Tower Ct Ste, Ste A, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Parikh is a General Surgeon in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Michael J. Sherrow
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3743 Highland Ave, Ste 1002, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sherrow is a General Surgeon in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Sherrow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Jason R. Zimmermann
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Zimmermann is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Zimmermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

    Manuel Perez
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Perez is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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