The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Ohio, US

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors in Ohio, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 862 doctor with experience in Hernia near Ohio, US. Of these, 496 are Experienced, 272 are Advanced, 85 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Osu Surgery, LLC

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Poulose is a General Surgeon in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Poulose is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Poulose is currently accepting new patients.

    David Krpata
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Krpata is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Krpata has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Clayton Petro
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clayton Petro is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Petro has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy.

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    Ajita Prabhu
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajita Prabhu is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Prabhu has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Steven Rosenblatt
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Rosenblatt is a General Surgeon in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Rosenblatt has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Elite in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lima Memorial Health System Surgical Specialists

    1003 Bellefontaine Ave Ste 125, 
    Lima, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Heffner is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Heffner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Varicose Veins, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Matthew Kroh
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Kroh is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kroh has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

    1800 Zollinger Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vimal Narula is a General Surgeon in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Narula is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Osu Surgery, LLC

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Meara is a General Surgeon in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Meara is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meara is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Onders is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Onders is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Onders is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    University Primary Care Practices Inc

    158 W Main Rd, 
    Conneaut, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Bohac is a General Surgeon in Conneaut, Ohio. Dr. Bohac is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bohac is currently accepting new patients.

    Darrell Cass
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrell Cass is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

    Lucas Beffa
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Beffa is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Beffa has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Walter Cha
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Hillcrest Medical Building Atrium

    6770 Mayfield Road, 
    Mayfield Hts, OH 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Cha is a General Surgeon in Mayfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Cha has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    John Costin
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Amherst Family Health Center

    5172 Leavitt Road, 
    Lorain, OH 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Costin is a General Surgeon in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Costin has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Hernia Surgery.

    Brent Bogard
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

    33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Avon, OH 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Bogard is a General Surgeon in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Bogard has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Christian Massier
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Broadview Heights Medical Center

    2001 East Royalton Road, 
    Broadview Hts, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian

    Christian Massier is a General Surgeon in Broadview Hts, Ohio. Dr. Massier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Cathleen Khandelwal
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Fairview Medical Office Building

    18099 Lorain Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathleen Khandelwal is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Khandelwal has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

    Samuel Licata
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trinity Medical Center West

    4000 Johnson Road, 
    Steubenville, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Advanced Surgical Associates, General & Breast Surgery Breast SurgeryGeneral SurgeryRobotic SurgeryMinimally Invasive SurgeryLaparoscopic Intestinal & Colon SurgeryRobotic SurgerySkin LesionsCarpal Tunnel SurgeryEGD ColonoscopyHernia Surgery Ranked Among the Top 1% of Breast Surgeons in Procedures Performed To refer a patient or consult with Dr. Licata, please call (740) 266-5959. Dr. Licata is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Kevin Baier
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    West Valley Medical Building

    20455 Lorain Road, 
    Fairview Park, OH 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Baier is a General Surgeon in Fairview Park, Ohio. Dr. Baier has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio, 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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