The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in galveston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Hernia near galveston, TX. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Laurel L. Humphrey
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Laurel L. Humphrey
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-4182
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Laurel Humphrey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Humphrey 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Humphrey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Sarah Samreen
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Sarah Samreen
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-1846
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Samreen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Samreen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Samreen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Rui-min D. Mao
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Rui-min D. Mao
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-0531
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rui-min Mao is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Mao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and Nerve Decompression.

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    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Nikhil R. Shah
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Nikhil R. Shah
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-0531
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nikhil Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Shah 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 Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hip Replacement, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Lauren Mctaggart
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Lauren Mctaggart
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-1369
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Mctaggart is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mctaggart is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Mctaggart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Douglas S. Tyler
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Douglas S. Tyler
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-1285
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Tyler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Tyler 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 Melanoma, Liposarcoma, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tyler is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Beverly G. Lewis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Dr. Beverly G. Lewis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Dr Beverly G Lewis

    1228 N Logan St Ste 200, 
    Texas City, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Beverly Lewis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Texas City, Texas. Dr. Lewis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia
    Experienced in Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1005 Harborside Dr, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.2 miles away)
    409-772-6781
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Gerber is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Gerber 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 Undescended Testicle, Hypospadias, Anorchia, and Acromicric Dysplasia. Dr. Gerber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. John P. Walker
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. John P. Walker
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-2222
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Walker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Walker 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Sergio P. Mazzola-De
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Sergio P. Mazzola-De
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-0531
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Mazzola-De is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Mazzola-De is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Femoral Hernia, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Jana E. Dejesus
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Jana E. Dejesus
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-0531
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jana Dejesus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Dejesus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Atresia, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Jennifer M. Moffett
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Jennifer M. Moffett
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-2222
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Moffett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Moffett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Moffett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Virginia Tran
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Virginia Tran
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-2222
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Tran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Camila Franco-Mesa
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Camila Franco-Mesa
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Texas Medical Branch

    301 University Blvd, 
    Galveston, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    409-772-0316
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Camila Franco-Mesa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Franco-Mesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia and Arteriovenous Malformation.

    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Diane M. Robinson
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia

    Dr. Diane M. Robinson
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Diane C. Robinson MD PA

    6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy Ste 101, 
    Texas City, TX 
     (13.9 miles away)
    409-935-2930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Diane Robinson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Texas City, Texas. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Joel Chacko
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Joel Chacko
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

    6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, 
    Texas City, TX 
     (13.2 miles away)
    757-560-3742
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Chacko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Texas City, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chacko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Chacko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Michael S. Gilligan
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia

    Dr. Michael S. Gilligan
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

    6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy, 
    Texas City, TX 
     (13.2 miles away)
    800-930-6313
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Gilligan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Texas City, Texas. Dr. Gilligan is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gilligan 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 do I find the best Hernia doctor near galveston, TX?

    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 near galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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 galveston, 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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