The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Rhode Island, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Hernia near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hernia

    Dr. Aurora D. Pryor
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia

    Dr. Aurora D. Pryor
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-444-6613
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aurora Pryor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pryor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Lifespan Vascular Surgery The Miriam Hospital

    195 Collyer St Ste 302, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-272-1800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marcoandrea Giorgi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Giorgi is rated as a Distinguished 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, Cholecystitis, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Todd S. Stafford
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Todd S. Stafford
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-272-1800
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Stafford is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Stafford 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Andrew R. Luhrs
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Andrew R. Luhrs
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-793-4550
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Luhrs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Luhrs is rated as an Advanced 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Luhrs is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Bradford C. Gray
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Bradford C. Gray
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St, 
    Newport, RI 
    401-619-3930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradford Gray is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Gray is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. James D. Valente
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. James D. Valente
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    19 Friendship St Unit 240, 
    Newport, RI 
    401-619-3930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Valente is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Valente is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Bruce E. Bodner
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Bruce E. Bodner
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hospital Of Rhode Island

    111 Brewster St, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
    401-729-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Bodner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Bodner 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 Venous Insufficiency, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bodner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Elizabeth J. Renaud
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Elizabeth J. Renaud
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-444-5657
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elizabeth Renaud is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Renaud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Christine M. Emmick
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Christine M. Emmick
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    100 Highland Ave Ste 308, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-680-5802
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christine Emmick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Emmick 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Beth A. Ryder
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Beth A. Ryder
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-553-8303
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Beth Ryder is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ryder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Thomas J. Miner
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Thomas J. Miner
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-444-5657
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Miner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Miner is rated as an Experienced 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 Liposarcoma, Stomach Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Paul E. Morrissey
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Paul E. Morrissey
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-444-8562
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Morrissey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Morrissey 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Gary D. Roye
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Gary D. Roye
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lifespan Vascular Surgery The Miriam Hospital

    195 Collyer St Ste 302, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-793-5708
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Roye is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Roye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Malabsorption, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. David R. Cloutier
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. David R. Cloutier
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-793-4970
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Cloutier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cloutier 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Stephen J. Migliori
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Stephen J. Migliori
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
    401-553-8353
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Migliori is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Migliori is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Joseph J. Brady
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Joseph J. Brady
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    South County Health General Surgery-Wakefield

    70 Kenyon Ave Ste 280, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    401-284-1212
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Brady is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Brady is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. George V. Cristescu
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. George V. Cristescu
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Sebastian Trombatore M.D. LLC

    300 Toll Gate Rd Ste 305, 
    Warwick, RI 
    401-738-6611
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    George Cristescu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Cristescu 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cristescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Umberto Capuano
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Umberto Capuano
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kent Hospital

    455 Toll Gate Rd, 
    Warwick, RI 
    401-737-7010
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Umberto Capuano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Capuano is rated as an Advanced 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Paul F. Lentrichia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Paul F. Lentrichia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bristol County Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation LLC

    1180 Hope St, 
    Bristol, RI 
    401-253-8900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Lentrichia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Lentrichia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epidermoid Cyst, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Michael A. Luke
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Michael A. Luke
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    501 Great Rd Ste 205, 
    North Smithfield, RI 
    401-766-4302
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Luke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Luke is rated as an Advanced 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 Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 in Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 do I find the best Hernia doctor in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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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