The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Paterson, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 240 doctor with experience in Hernia near Paterson, NJ. Of these, 161 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced, 24 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanuja Damani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Damani is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Szczech is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Szczech is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Szczech is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Referral required

    Edwin Teehan MD

    510 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 205, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edwin Teehan is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Teehan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Varicose Veins, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Teehan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Teehan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harold M Bruck MDPA

    385 S Maple Ave, 
    Glen Rock, NJ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ahlborn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glen Rock, New Jersey. Dr. Ahlborn 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 Hernia, Breast Cancer, Epidural Lipomatosis, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Benjamin Kashan, MD - General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

    905 Allwood Rd, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Kashan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Kashan is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease. Dr. Kashan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valley Medical Group-General Surgery, Paramus

    80 E Route 4 Ste 490, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Igor Elyash is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Elyash 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Elyash is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jay I Stylman MD PC

    847 Kearny Ave, 
    Kearny, NJ 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Stylman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kearny, New Jersey. Dr. Stylman 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 Cholecystitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Stylman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 5, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuri Novitsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Novitsky is rated as an Elite 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, Desmoid Tumor, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Novitsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Celia Divino is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Divino is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, Pediatric Surgery, Wfan, Pc 311, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Fisher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced 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 Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 Deficiency, Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Fisher is board certified in Clinical Informatics and American Board Of Surgery . Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology At East 76th Street

    122 East 76th Street, 1b, 
    New York, NY 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hersch Pachter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pachter 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 Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Pachter is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pachter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At East 85th Street

    178 East 85th Street, 4th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Feza Remzi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Remzi 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Remzi is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Remzi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Special Care OB/GYN

    905 Allwood Rd, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carmen Kotry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Kotry 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

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

    General And Vascular Surgical Associates Of North Jersey P.A.

    905 Allwood Rd Ste 204, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Baratta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Baratta 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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Umbilical Hernia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Baratta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    One Surgical Specialists

    2 Sears Drive, Suite 202, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Pereira is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Pereira is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Pereira is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pereira is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    New York Bariatric Group

    230 Sherman Avenue, 
    Glen Ridge, NJ 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kartik Gohil is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Gohil 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gohil is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gohil is currently accepting new patients.

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

    JL Surgical LLC

    9 Post Rd Ste M5, 
    Oakland, NJ 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Licata is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, New Jersey. Dr. Licata is rated as a Distinguished 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, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Amirata Surgical Associates

    5 Franklin Ave Ste 406, 
    Belleville, NJ 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Amirata is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Belleville, New Jersey. Dr. Amirata 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Clara Maass Medical Center

    1 Clara Maass Dr, 
    Belleville, NJ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Brautigan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Belleville, New Jersey. Dr. Brautigan 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building

    177 Ft. Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lloyd Ratner is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ratner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chylous Ascites, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Ratner is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Ratner 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 Paterson, NJ?

    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 Paterson, NJ?

    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 Paterson, NJ?

    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 Paterson, NJ?

    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 Paterson, NJ?

    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 Paterson, NJ?

    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 Paterson, NJ?

    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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