The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Lafayette, LA

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Hernia near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Gachassin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gachassin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gachassin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Breaux is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Eschete, MD, has extensive experience in General and Bariatric Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in complex laparoscopic techniques including a focus on hernia repairs and weight loss surgeries. Outside the operating room, he is a dedicated family man, finding his greatest joy in the moments spent with his loving wife and two wonderful children. He enjoys an active lifestyle including traveling and exploring new golf destinations with family. Balancing the intensity of a surgeon's career with the warmth of family life is the source of constant inspiration and fulfillment for him. Dr. Eschete is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Autin is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Autin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Autin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lyndsey Bruno is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bruno has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bruno is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge St., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Damian Defrancesch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Defrancesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Horaist is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Horaist 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 Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Horaist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mclaren is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mclaren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Mclaren is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center

    1448 S College Rd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tasha Martin is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, Paget Disease of the Breast, Umbilical Hernia, and Mastectomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics

    2390 West Congress St., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mandy Maness is a Surgical Oncologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Maness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Fasciotomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Maness is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Boudreaux is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    Freysurgical LLC

    129 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Frey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Frey 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    1000 W Pinhook Rd, Ste 310, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Carroll is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Carroll 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, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gallbladder Disease, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Albert R Corne JR MD

    457 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edgar Breaux is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux 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, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    4212 W Congress St, Ste 2100, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Uyen Chu is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    200 Beaullieu Dr., Bldg #5, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Colomb is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Colomb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Lourdes Physician Group LLC

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Landry is a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Landry is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Lourdes Physician Group LLC

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 305, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Kaufman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kaufman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Kaufman 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 near Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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 Lafayette, LA?

    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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