The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Toms River, NJ

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors near Toms River, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Hernia near Toms River, NJ. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Alexander Itskovich
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Surgical Oncology At CentraState

    1 Route 37 West, Suite 6, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Itskovich, MD, is a regionally known hepatobiliary, pancreatic cancer and advanced gastrointestinal surgeon. He has been the medical director of oncology services at Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, since 2021.Board-certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and fellowship-trained, Dr. Itskovich, in his clinical practice, specializes in treating diseases of the liver, pancreas, bile duct and gastrointestinal tract. He has extensive experience with highly complex procedures including HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) and performs minimally invasive surgery utilizing the da Vinci Robotic System.Actively involved in clinical trials, Dr. Itskovich is a primary investigator for the National Institutes of Health. His research is focused on pancreatic cancer and pancreatic cystic disease. Additionally, he runs a highly innovative screening program for family members of pancreatic cancer patients. In his administrative role, Dr. Itskovich is responsible for the comprehensive delivery of multidisciplinary care at the Statesir Cancer Center, an American College of Surgeons’ comprehensive cancer program. The Statesir Cancer Center has multiple specialty programs including radiation oncology, a nationally recognized breast center, an inpatient unit with Magnet® nursing care and multiple nationally recognized faculty.Dr. Itskovich is a member of the American College of Surgeons and speaks English, Hungarian and Russian. He is part of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Itskovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Splenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Igor Brichkov
    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Surgical Oncology At CentraState

    1 Route 37 West, Suite 6, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Igor Brichkov, MD, FACS, is a fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, he specializes in treating a variety of malignant and benign tumors and disorders of the pleural space, the chest wall and the mediastinum, including radiofrequency ablation of lung cancer and treating pleural mesothelioma patients. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, he believes in pursuing minimally invasive treatment and robotic surgery whenever possible, resulting in smaller incisions and shorter recovery times after surgery.After earning his medical degree at Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, Dr. Brichkov performed a general surgical residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, followed by a cardiothoracic surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York. He then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and served as a clinical instructor at the hospital’s Heart Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute. Prior to joining AMG, he served as a thoracic surgeon in New York City, and associate professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.The author of many publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and book chapters, Dr. Brichkov has presented at several national and international conferences and taught courses in percutaneous tracheostomy and endobronchial ultrasound. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, New York Society for Thoracic Surgery, New York General Thoracic Surgery Club, and the General Thoracic Surgery Club, as well as a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Brichkov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Achalasia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick Township, NJ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tarun Bhandari is a General Surgeon in Brick Township, New Jersey. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bhandari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Jonathan Yrad is a General Surgeon in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Yrad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Pahuja is a General Surgeon in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Pahuja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Atlantic Surgical Group

    525 Jack Martin Boulevard, Suite 306, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lake is a Colorectal Surgeon in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Lake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Roman Kremen
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick Township, NJ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roman Kremen is a General Surgeon in Brick Township, New Jersey. Dr. Kremen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kremen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Barnabas Health Medical Group PC

    67 Rte 37, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Silvers is a General Surgeon in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Silvers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Epidermoid Cyst, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    147 Route 37 W, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Berger is a General Surgeon in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Berger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ocean Colon & Rectal Surgery

    67 Route 37 W Fl 2, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Lowry is a Colorectal Surgeon in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Lowry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick Township, NJ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abha Kathuria is a General Surgeon in Brick Township, New Jersey. Dr. Kathuria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kathuria is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Steven Priolo is a General Surgeon in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Priolo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Govardhana Yannam is a General Surgeon in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Yannam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jane Park is a Colorectal Surgeon in Brick, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Thoracic Surgical Specialists

    67 Route 37 W Fl 3, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lazzaro is a Thoracic Surgeon in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Lazzaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    9 Hosptial Drive, Suite C23, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Schulman is a General Surgeon in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Schulman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hernia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Office

    99 Route 37 W, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Puvabanditsin Surasak is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Surasak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Trisomy 17 Mosaicism, Jacobsen Syndrome, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn. Dr. Surasak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    599 Route 37 West, 
    Toms River, NJ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tun Chu is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Atlantic Shore Surgical Associates

    478 Brick Boulevard, 
    Brick Township, NJ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jane Tian is a General Surgeon in Brick Township, New Jersey. Dr. Tian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia and Cholecystitis. Dr. Tian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia

    Williamsburg Pediatrics

    1576 Lanes Mill Road, 
    Lakewood, NJ 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yechiel Zagelbaum is a Pediatrics provider in Lakewood, New Jersey. Dr. Zagelbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Chickenpox, Obesity in Children, and Croup. Dr. Zagelbaum 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 Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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 Toms River, 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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