The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Tyler, TX

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors near Tyler, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Hernia near Tyler, TX. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Charles Beall
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Trinity Clinic

    910 E. Houston St., Suite 550, Suite 550, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Beall is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Beall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Michael Norton
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trinity Clinic

    910 E. Houston St., Suite 550, Suite 550, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Norton is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Norton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Clinton Mcgehee
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trinity Clinic

    910 E. Houston St., Suite 550, Suite 550, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clinton Mcgehee is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Mcgehee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Ileostomy.

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    Warren Abrameit
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trinity Clinic

    910 E. Houston St., Suite 550, Suite 550, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Abrameit is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Abrameit is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    David Smith
    Advanced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Christus

    501 Saunders Ave., Suite 320, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Smith is a Surgical Oncologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Christus Trinity Clinic

    800 E Dawson St, Christus Trinity Clinic, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Robbins is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Robbins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Robbins is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Tyler, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mckinney is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Mckinney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Mckinney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Emergency Medicine

    Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chauncey is an Emergency Medicine provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Chauncey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Delirium, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    630 S Fleishel Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Robertson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Christus Trinity Clinic

    910 E Houston St, 530 Christus Trinity Clini, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Lahourcade is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Lahourcade has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Lahourcade is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Christus Trinity Clinic

    620 S Fleishel Ave, Christus Trinity Clinic, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Palmer is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Vagotomy.

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

    Christus Trinity Clinic

    630 S Fleishel Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vicente Juan is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Juan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Juan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Etmc Physician Group, Inc.

    1000 S Beckham Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Merritt is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Etmc Physician Group, Inc.

    1000 S Beckham Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kerns is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kerns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Etmc Physician Group, Inc.

    1000 S Beckham Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyrone Miller is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Etmc Physician Group, Inc.

    701 Olympic Plaza Cir, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugh Babineau is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Babineau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    James Caccitolo
    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Louis And Peaches Owen Heart Hospital

    703 S. Fleishel Ave., Suite 5000, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Caccitolo is a Surgical Oncologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Caccitolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Katerina Wells
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon And Rectal Associates - Tyler

    1321 S Beckham Ave, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katerina Wells, MD, MPH is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. She specializes in the management of colon and rectal cancer. She also specializes in the management of benign colon and rectal diseases. She treats patients suffering with pelvic floor dysfunction, offering a comprehensive approach to problems like constipation, incontinence and pelvic prolapse. Dr. Wells also specializes in the care of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease. She works closely with gastroenterologists in a multidisciplinary approach to create treatment plans that are customized to the patient. Dr. Wells also manages anorectal disorders including fistulas, fissures and hemorrhoidal disease. One of her academic interests is inherited colon and rectal cancer syndromes. The goal of her research is to increase understanding about these rare syndromes and find better ways of diagnosing and treating people at higher risk for cancer. She and her husband enjoy being outdoors. They love to see and do new things including traveling, experiencing different cultures, and meeting people from all walks of life. In her spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys cooking and horse riding. Dr. Wells was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Wells has been named a Texas Rising Star for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Texas Monthly. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Osteotomy.

    John Lahourcade
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trauma Services

    630 South Fleishel Avenue, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lahourcade is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Lahourcade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler-Facilty-Physician

    11937 Us Hwy 271, 
    Tyler, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hishaam Ismael is a General Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Ismael is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Tyler, TX?

    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 Tyler, TX?

    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 Tyler, TX?

    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 Tyler, TX?

    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 Tyler, TX?

    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 Tyler, TX?

    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 Tyler, TX?

    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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