The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in North Dakota, US

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors in North Dakota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Hernia near North Dakota, US. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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71 providers found
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Essentia Health-32ND Avenue Clinic (Fargo)

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Dees is a General Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Dees is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Hernia Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Essentia Health-32ND Avenue Clinic (Fargo)

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Gebur is a General Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Gebur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Robert Guttormson
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    CHI St. Alexius Health General Surgery Clinic

    810 E Rosser Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Guttormson, MD, MHA, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A Minot native, he earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his general surgery residency at an affiliate campus of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Following residency, he practiced at Altru Health System in Grand Forks for over nine years, serving also as Assistant Professor of Surgery for the UND Surgical Residency. Dr. Guttormson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Brandon Helbling
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    CHI St. Alexius Health General Surgery Clinic

    810 E Rosser Ave, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brandon Helbling, M.D. is a general surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery with many years of experience. Serving Bismarck, Mandan, Wilton and Lincoln, ND within the Burleigh and Morton counties, Dr. Helbling is board certified in bariatric and trauma surgery. He is also the director of the comprehensive weight loss program at CHI St. Alexius Health. If you’re looking for a professional and friendly surgeon, Brandon Helbling would love to meet with you!. Dr. Helbling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Pembina County Memorial Hospital Association

    301 Mountain St E, 
    Cavalier, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Bittles is a General Surgeon in Cavalier, North Dakota. Dr. Bittles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Bittles is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Sanford Bismarck

    222 N 7th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimber Boyko is a General Surgeon in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Boyko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Barrett Esophagus, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boyko is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    801 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Traynor is a General Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Traynor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Traynor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Altru Health System

    1300 S Columbia Rd, 
    Grand Forks, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Debeltz is a General Surgeon in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Dr. Debeltz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Debeltz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Sanford Bismarck

    222 N 7th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Knudson is a General Surgeon in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Knudson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Melanoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Knudson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    820 4th St N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gary Kubalak is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Kubalak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kubalak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Medcenter One Health Systems DME

    222 N 7th St, 
    Bismarck, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Berglund is a General Surgeon in Bismarck, North Dakota. Dr. Berglund is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Stover is a Colorectal Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Stover is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Choledocholithiasis, Ileostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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

    Office

    736 Broadway N, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhargav Mistry is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Mistry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ashley Hagel
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    CHI St. Alexius Health Williston General Surgery

    1500 14th St West, Ste 300, 
    Williston, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Hagel is a General Surgeon in Williston, North Dakota. Dr. Hagel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Hagel is currently accepting new patients.

    Wayne L. Anderson
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    CHI St. Alexius Health Williston General Surgery

    1500 14th St West, Ste 300, 
    Williston, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Anderson is a General Surgeon in Williston, North Dakota. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Thompson
    Experienced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Clinic

    2500 Fairway St., 
    Dickinson, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Thompson is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Dickinson, North Dakota. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Essentia Health-32ND Avenue Clinic (Fargo)

    3000 32nd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Ernst is a General Surgeon in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Ernst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Melanoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic

    275 11th St S, 
    Wahpeton, ND 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Wasemiller is a Colorectal Surgeon in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Dr. Wasemiller 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, and Gallstones.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Essentia Health-Lisbon Clinic

    819 Main St, 
    Lisbon, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mohs is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lisbon, North Dakota. Dr. Mohs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Endoscopy.

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

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo

    5225 23rd Ave S, 
    Fargo, ND 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enej Gasevic is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Gasevic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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 in North Dakota, US?

    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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