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    MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Hernia near Columbia, SC. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    51 providers found
      James B. Tribble
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

      Prisma Health Surgery – Laurel St.

      1850 Laurel Street, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Tribble is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Tribble is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Tribble is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Lexington Health Inc

      146 E Hospital Dr, Suite 400, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Libbey is a General Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Libbey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Libbey is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Ratnakishore Pallapothu
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

      Prisma Health Surgery – Laurel St.

      1850 Laurel Street, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ratnakishore Pallapothu is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Pallapothu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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      Fernando A. Navarro
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

      2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Fernando Navarro is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Surgery – Taylor St.

      1333 Taylor Street, Suite 3A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Martin Mirra is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mirra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mirra is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Surgery – Taylor St.

      1333 Taylor Street, Suite 3A, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Metropol is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Metropol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Metropol is currently accepting new patients.

      David D. Moffat
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

      Prisma Health Weight Management Center

      1850 Laurel Street, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Moffat is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Moffat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Moffat is currently accepting new patients.

      Joe B. Castles
      Experienced in Hernia
      Experienced in Hernia

      Pediatric Associates, PA

      2601 Laurel Street, Suite 250, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joe Castles is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Castles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Diarrhea. Dr. Castles is currently accepting new patients.

      David Sachar
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology
      General Surgery | Gastroenterology

      Prisma Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology

      3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Sachar is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Sachar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sachar is currently accepting new patients.

      Amy N. Hildreth
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Surgery – 2 Med Park

      2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Hildreth is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hildreth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hildreth is currently accepting new patients.

      Jesse A. Clanton
      Experienced in Hernia
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia
      Surgical Oncology

      Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

      2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jesse Clanton is a Surgical Oncologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Clanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Clanton is currently accepting new patients.

      Phillip J. Prest
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Surgery – 2 Med Park

      2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Phillip Prest is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Prest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prest is currently accepting new patients.

      Juan I. Camps
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery

      9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Juan Camps is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Camps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Hirschsprung Disease, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Camps is currently accepting new patients.

      Varun K. Bhalla
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery – Columbia

      9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Varun Bhalla is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Pectus Excavatum, Omphalocele, and Pectus Carinatum. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

      Bhairav V. Shah
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery – Columbia

      9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bhairav Shah is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, and Pectus Excavatum. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

      Katherine E. Mollo
      Experienced in Hernia
      Pediatrics | Palliative Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia
      Pediatrics | Palliative Medicine

      Prisma Health Children's Hospital Outpatient Center – Supportive Care – Columbia

      9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 450, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Katherine Mollo is a Pediatrics specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mollo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Umbilical Hernia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Mollo is currently accepting new patients.

      Angela Hanna
      General Surgery
      General Surgery

      Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery

      9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      My desire to follow a career in medicine stemmed from my grandmother's influence, a World War II Army Nurse who helped liberate prisoners from the Concentration camps. I admired her compassion and dedication and wanted to follow in her path, not just helping people but in truly making a difference.I approach every patient how I would want my family members treated. I care first and foremost about what is important to the patient and their family in conjunction with what is optimal for the patient, keeping safety at the forefront. I focus on providing the most innovative, and compassionate patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary team approach to deliver the highest quality care to our patients and their families.Collaboration and communication among team members is key and I strive to provide this at the highest level to provide excellent care.I am in my 14th year of practice in general pediatric surgery, focusing on minimally invasive surgery in neonates and children of all ages, with expertise in pediatric colorectal surgery, adolescent breast and ovarian disease, and trauma.I enjoy teaching and mentoring and teaching ACPs, medical students, residents, and fellows.Following in my grandmother's strong footsteps led me to seeking medical volunteer opportunities and I have been fortunate to serve with multiple medical organizations going to many different countries on medical mission trips to help others who otherwise have no resources for nearly 20 years. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Splenectomy, Hernia, and Appendectomy.

      Advanced in Hernia
      Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      Vascular Surgery

      Columbia Nephrology Associates – Vascular Access Center (ASC)

      121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, SC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dion Franga is a Vascular Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Franga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Franga is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery
      146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glen Strickland is a General Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Strickland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Lexington Health Inc

      146 E Hospital Dr, Suite 400, 
      West Columbia, SC 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Roland Craft is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Craft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Craft is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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 Columbia, SC?

      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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