The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in marrero, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Hernia near marrero, LA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ian Hodgdon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hodgdon 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, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Hodgdon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Paige is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Paige 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 Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Paige is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Morvant is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Morvant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morvant is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Morvant is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Walsh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Walsh 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Walsh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Vascular Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Acess Health Louisiana Primary Care

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Tubbs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Tubbs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pica, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cook 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 Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ernest Burch is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Burch is rated as an Experienced 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 Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Burch is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Burch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wooldridge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wooldridge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wooldridge is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kelvin Contreary MD LLC

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 310, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelvin Contreary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Contreary 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Contreary is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lindsay York Fantaci M.D. LLC

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N803, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsay York is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. York is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Umbilical Hernia, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. York is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Touro Infirmary

    1401 Foucher St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ares Christakis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Christakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Christakis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Gordon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gordon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Hospital Home Care

    2021 Perdido St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Marr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Marr 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Marr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1430 Tulane Ave Rm 8510, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alzahrani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alzahrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Treen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Treen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Treen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Nfonsam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center Management Corporation

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Lundberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lundberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lundberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Guy Orangio is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Orangio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Orangio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4100, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Steinhardt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Steinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Steinhardt 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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 marrero, 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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