The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in rockaway park, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 321 doctor with experience in Hernia near rockaway park, NY. Of these, 221 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced, 25 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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321 providers found
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gastroesophageal Reflux And Motility Disorders Program

    520 E 70th St Fl 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rasa Zarnegar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Zarnegar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Zarnegar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Adler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Adler is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Hernia
    Elite in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Island Pediatrics Associates

    120 W Park Ave Ste 201, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Rosenberg is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Elite 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, Acute Pain, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xavier Pereira is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Pereira is rated as an Elite 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 Hernia, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    General Surgery - Upper East Side

    520 E 70th St # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheguevara Afaneh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Afaneh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    3131 Kings Hwy Ste 310, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Zakhaleva is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Zakhaleva is rated as an Experienced 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 Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Zakhaleva is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3619 Bedford Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Kaleya is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Kaleya 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Liver Embolization, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kaleya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, 5th Floor, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Moises Tenembaum is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Tenembaum 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Tenembaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Lake Success

    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 106C, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Held is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Held is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Held is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Held is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Filippo Filicori is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Filicori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Filicori is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Filicori is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 309, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Sher is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Sher is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sher 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 
     (14.8 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.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Gulmatico Medical Associates

    3103 Emmons Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Constantino Gulmatico is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Gulmatico 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 Cellulitis, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Beth Israel

    1819 E 13th St # 11, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Merab Krikhely is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Krikhely 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Krikhely is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. Heart Associates Md's PC

    3131 Kings Hwy, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danny Sherwinter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Sherwinter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    New York Community Hospital

    2525 Kings Hwy, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vadim Nakhamiyayev is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Nakhamiyayev 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, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    New York Advanced Laparoscopic And Bariatric Surgery PC

    150 Brighton 11th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonid Chernobelsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Chernobelsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chernobelsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mount Sinai Brooklyn

    591 Ocean Pkwy, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Nguyen 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, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Interfaith Medical Center

    1545 Atlantic Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Hall is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, and Colostomy. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Shore Surgical Ira Klonsky MD

    214 E Sunrise Hwy, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ira Klonsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Klonsky 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Venous Insufficiency, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Klonsky 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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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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