The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Hernia near franklin, TN. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 6 are Distinguished and 5 are Advanced.

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

    Williamson Medical Center

    4321 Carothers Pkwy, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Preston Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Brown 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 500, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dustin Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Smith 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    125 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 150, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Davenport practices practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Davenport is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Davenport is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Laneve-Iii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Laneve-Iii is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Paget Disease of the Breast, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia. Dr. Laneve-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ewing is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Ewing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hemorrhoids, and Splenectomy. Dr. Ewing is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Heritage Medical Associates PC

    1620 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paige Smith is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Smith 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 Triple X Syndrome, Croup, Umbilical Hernia, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Smith is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2105 Edward Curd Ln Fl 1, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Blankush is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Blankush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia. Dr. Blankush is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Surgical Clinic, P.L.L.C.-Harding

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 705, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Thomas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Hargreaves is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hargreaves is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Hargreaves is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt General Surgery

    2111 Belcourt Ave Apt 103, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Holzman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Holzman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Holzman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt General Surgery

    2111 Belcourt Ave Apt 103, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Pierce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pierce is rated as a Distinguished 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, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Diastasis Recti, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pierce is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt General Surgery

    2111 Belcourt Ave Apt 103, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Bradley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bradley is rated as a Distinguished 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, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2000 Health Park Dr, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Gevorkian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Gevorkian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    The Surgical Clinic, P.L.L.C.-Harding

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 705, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Reynolds is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Reynolds 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 Cellulitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reynolds is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Reynolds is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Surgical Clinic At Southern Hills

    393 Wallace Rd Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clinton Marlar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Marlar 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 Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Marlar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt General Surgery

    2111 Belcourt Ave Apt 103, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chetan Aher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Aher 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 Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Aher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt Center For Women's Health-Spring Hill

    1003 Reserve Blvd Ste 320, 
    Spring Hill, TN 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Beck is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Dr. Beck 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 Hemorrhoids, Rectocele, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4525 Harding Pike Ste 104, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Howard-Ii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Howard-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Epidural Lipomatosis, and Esophagitis.

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

    The Surgical Clinic PLLC

    393 Wallace Rd, Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Davis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Davis is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 22200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Ardila-Gatas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ardila-Gatas 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 Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ardila-Gatas 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. 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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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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