The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Fall River, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Hernia near Fall River, MA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

    300 Hanover St Ste 1F, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamsheed Vakharia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Vakharia is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Vakharia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    535 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Andelman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Andelman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Andelman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Eardley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Eardley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastroparesis, Peptic Ulcer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eardley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southcoast Health General Surgery

    300 Hanover St Ste 1F, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Fei is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Fei 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fei is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Steward General Surgery Specialists Fall River

    851 Middle St Ste 3200, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Hermenegildo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Hermenegildo 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hermenegildo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Steward General Surgery Specialists Fall River

    851 Middle St Ste 3200, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Ruggieri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Ruggieri is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Thyroid Nodule, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ruggieri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    535 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Heller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Heller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Stafford is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Stafford is rated as an Advanced 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

    300 Hanover St Ste 1F, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danilo Decio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Decio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Decio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

    300 Hanover St Ste 1F, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Mills is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Colonic Malakoplakia, Umbilical Hernia, and Ogilvie Syndrome. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Cimaomo-Jones is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Cimaomo-Jones 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 Obesity, Ogilvie Syndrome, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cimaomo-Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southcoast Health General Surgery

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Crowley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallstones. Dr. Crowley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Annes Hospital

    795 Middle St, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Mazzaglia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Mazzaglia 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 Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Center For Weight Control At St. Anne's

    289 Pleasant St Bldg 4 Ste 601, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Marcotte is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Marcotte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia. Dr. Marcotte is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beth Ryder is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ryder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    SMG Morton Surgical, Taunton

    72 Washington St Ste 2700, 
    Taunton, MA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Thayer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Taunton, Massachusetts. Dr. Thayer is rated as an Experienced 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Colostomy. Dr. Thayer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SMG Morton Surgical, Taunton

    72 Washington St Ste 2700, 
    Taunton, MA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Andrade is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Taunton, Massachusetts. Dr. Andrade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Andrade is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bristol County Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation LLC

    1180 Hope St, 
    Bristol, RI 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lentrichia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Lentrichia 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, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidermoid Cyst, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Steward Medical Group Inc

    531 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Nixon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Nixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Baldwin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Baldwin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Hepatectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Baldwin 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.
    • 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 Fall River, MA?

    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 Fall River, MA?

    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 Fall River, MA?

    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 Fall River, MA?

    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 Fall River, MA?

    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 Fall River, MA?

    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 Fall River, MA?

    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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