The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors near Columbia, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Hernia near Columbia, MO. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Rawlings is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Rawlings is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Marwan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Marwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Grossmann is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Grossmann 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 Ileostomy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Coughenour is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Coughenour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Barnes is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salman Ahmad is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nelson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital

    800 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Carr is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Juvenile Angiofibroma.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Gerber is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gerber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Rollison is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Rollison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rollison is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Petersen is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Bartow is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bartow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bartow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Wheeler is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Milot Thaqi is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Thaqi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Thaqi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    1601 E Broadway Ste 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reggie Vaden is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vaden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Mahnken is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Mahnken 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hadassah Consuegra-Anderson is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Consuegra-Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Strain is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Strain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    1 Hospital Dr # Mc404, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahed Tish is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Umbilical Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Norbert Richardson is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson 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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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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