The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in duluth, MN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Hernia near duluth, MN. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Nisar Zaidi is a General Surgeon and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Zaidi 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 Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Zaidi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth,, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, German, Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Najarian is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth,, Minnesota. Dr. Najarian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Najarian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    920 E 1st St Ste P302, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Larson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Larson 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, Hiatal Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    920 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Bollins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Bollins 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, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bollins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Flynn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Flynn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Flynn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Feldbrugge is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Feldbrugge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Levator Syndrome, Anal Fissure, and Rectal Prolapse. Dr. Feldbrugge is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Monaghan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Monaghan 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 Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Monaghan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Megan Brown-Holmes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Brown-Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Brown-Holmes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Kleven is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Kleven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Kleven is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3RD Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Crystal O'connell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. O'connell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia. Dr. O'connell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Margaret Bartlett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Duluth Clinic

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Audrey Park-Skinner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Park-Skinner 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Park-Skinner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Groeschl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Groeschl 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 Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Groeschl is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3RD Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Scott is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duluth Clinic

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anna Hatchett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Hatchett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frostbite, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hatchett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3RD Street (Building F)

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Shoaps is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Shoaps is rated as an Experienced 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Shoaps is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    920 E 1st St Ste 302, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mariya Skube is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Skube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Skube is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Aspirus St. Lukeas Hospital

    915 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brance Modin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Modin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Aspirus St. Lukeas Hospital

    915 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Vopat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Vopat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    920 E 1st St, 
    Duluth, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dustin Lucarelli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Lucarelli 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 Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Lucarelli 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 duluth, MN?

    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 duluth, MN?

    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 duluth, MN?

    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 duluth, MN?

    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 duluth, MN?

    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 duluth, MN?

    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 duluth, MN?

    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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