The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Canton, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Hernia near Canton, OH. Of these, 8 are Advanced, 8 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. James R. Cardella
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. James R. Cardella
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building

    1330 Mercy Drive Northwest, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-489-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Cardella is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Cardella is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Cardella is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2019. Dr. Cardella is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Jimmy B. Ibrahim
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Jimmy B. Ibrahim
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building

    1330 Mercy Drive Northwest, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-489-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jimmy Ibrahim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Ibrahim 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ibrahim is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2022. Dr. Ibrahim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Steven M. Kelly
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Steven M. Kelly
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aultman Hospital

    2600 6th St SW, 
    Canton, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    330-452-9911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Kelly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Kelly 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, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Nicholas Bisconti
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Nicholas Bisconti
    General Surgery
    Referral required
    Before you request

    Aultman General Surgery

    2600 Tuscarawas St W Ste 600, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-453-4300
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Bisconti is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Bisconti is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Bisconti is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Nicholas B. Roberts
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Nicholas B. Roberts
    General Surgery
    Referral required
    Before you request

    Aultman General Surgery

    2600 Tuscarawas St W Ste 600, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-453-4300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Roberts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Roberts 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Melvin R. Stjernholm
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Melvin R. Stjernholm
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aultman Hospital

    2600 6th St SW, 
    Canton, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    330-363-6201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Melvin Stjernholm is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Stjernholm is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stjernholm is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Russell L. Ramey
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Russell L. Ramey
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Tsa Thoracic Surgical Associates Inc

    1330 Mercy Dr NW Ste 222, 
    Canton, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    330-489-1451
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Ramey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Ramey 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 Fibroadenoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ramey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Joseph A. Saadey
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Joseph A. Saadey
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2600 Tuscarawas St W Ste 620, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-455-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Saadey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Saadey is rated as an Advanced 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 Epidural Lipomatosis, Breast Cancer, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Saadey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building

    1330 Mercy Drive Northwest, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-489-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Teodora Fatchikova is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Fatchikova is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallstones. Dr. Fatchikova is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2023. Dr. Fatchikova is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building

    1330 Mercy Drive Northwest, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-489-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Abigail Christiansen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Christiansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Christiansen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2023. Dr. Christiansen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Nathan F. Hieb
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Nathan F. Hieb
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital

    1320 Mercy Drive Northwest, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-489-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nathan Hieb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Hieb is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Hieb is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2023.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Mark W. Lafferty
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Mark W. Lafferty
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Office

    2037 Wales Ave NW Ste 110, 
    Massillon, OH 
     (6.4 miles away)
    330-837-8300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Lafferty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Massillon, Ohio. Dr. Lafferty 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lafferty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Dean W. Borth
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Dean W. Borth
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aultman General Surgery

    2600 Tuscarawas St W Ste 600, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-453-4300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dean Borth is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Borth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Hernia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Borth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Kirby L. Sweitzer
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Kirby L. Sweitzer
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1330 Mercy Dr NW Ste 319, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-580-4706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kirby Sweitzer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Sweitzer is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Sweitzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Michael B. Tempel
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Michael B. Tempel
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1330 Mercy Dr NW Ste 418, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-489-1454
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Tempel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Tempel is rated as an Experienced 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Hemorrhoids, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Tempel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Marta M. Lavery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Marta M. Lavery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Aultman General Surgery

    2600 Tuscarawas St W Ste 600, 
    Canton, OH 
     (3.4 miles away)
    330-453-4300
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Marta Lavery is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Canton, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lavery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Perforation. Dr. Lavery is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Frederick A. Slezak
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Frederick A. Slezak
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3400 Massillon Rd, 
    Akron, OH 
     (12.7 miles away)
    330-730-3396
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Slezak is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Slezak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Slezak 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 Canton, OH?

    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 Canton, OH?

    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 do I find the best Hernia doctor near Canton, OH?

    You can find a Hernia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Hernia doctors near Canton, OH?

    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 Canton, OH?

    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 Canton, OH?

    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 Canton, OH?

    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 Canton, OH?

    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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