The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in reading, PA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Hernia near reading, PA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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

    Tower Health Medical Group Surgery - West Reading Suite 3070

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3070, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Bamberger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bamberger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Pancreatic Adenoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Bamberger is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Integrated Medical Group PC - Surgery

    2758 Century Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Howard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Howard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Howard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Medical Group PC - Surgery

    2758 Century Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Levan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levan is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Levan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Levan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Medical Group PC - Surgery

    2758 Century Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Beetel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beetel is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Beetel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Beetel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tower Health Medical Group Surgery - West Reading Suite 305

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 305, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terrance Hanley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hanley 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Hanley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Butts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Butts 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Butts is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

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

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Musso is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Musso is rated as an Experienced 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 Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Musso is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

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

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abigail Coots is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Coots is rated as an Experienced 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Coots is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Coots is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Berks Colorectal Surgical Associates

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 100, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Carter is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tower Health Medical Group Surgery - West Reading Suite 3070

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 3070, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Hashmi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hashmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frostbite, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hashmi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hashmi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Berks Colorectal Surgical Associates

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 100, 
    West Reading, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Devos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Devos is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Devos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Devos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Reading Hospital Weight Loss Surgery And Wellness Center

    1220 Broadcasting Rd, Ste 100, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Aaron Hechtman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hechtman 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 Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hechtman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

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

    Tower Health Medical Group Breast Health Center Wyomissing

    2610 Keiser Blvd, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Penn State Health St. Joseph

    2500 Bernville Rd, 
    Reading, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Abboud is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn State Health St. Joseph

    2500 Bernville Rd, 
    Reading, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Levente Szalai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Szalai is rated as an Advanced 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 Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Penn State Health St. Joseph

    2500 Bernville Rd, 
    Reading, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Riccardi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Riccardi 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 Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Penn State Health St. Joseph

    2500 Bernville Rd, 
    Reading, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terrence Mckee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckee 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    P. Kurt Bamberger M.D. P.C.

    301 S 7th Ave Ste 305, 
    Reading, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mclendon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mclendon is rated as an Experienced 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 Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mclendon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, 
    Reading, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wassim Abi Jaoude is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abi Jaoude is rated as an Experienced 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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Collapsed Lung, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 reading, PA?

    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 reading, PA?

    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 reading, PA?

    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 reading, PA?

    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 reading, PA?

    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 reading, PA?

    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 reading, PA?

    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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