The 20 Best Hernia Doctors Near Me in Wisconsin, US

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The 20 Best Hernia Doctors in Wisconsin, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 482 doctor with experience in Hernia near Wisconsin, US. Of these, 319 are Experienced, 125 are Advanced, 35 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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482 providers found
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Gould is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Gould is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gould is currently accepting new patients.

    Nick N. Armstrong
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 575, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nick Armstrong is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Armstrong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Thrombophlebitis, Lump in the Abdomen, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Michael M. Karkkainen
    Distinguished in Hernia
    Distinguished in Hernia

    Aurora General Surgery

    3003 University Dr, Ste 102, 
    Marinette, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Karkkainen is a General Surgeon in Marinette, Wisconsin. Dr. Karkkainen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Pacemaker Implantation, and Appendectomy.

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    James D. Larson
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    975 Port Washington Rd, Ste 320, 
    Grafton, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Larson is a General Surgeon in Grafton, Wisconsin. Dr. Larson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Steven B. Goldin
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    5300 Memorial Dr, 
    Two Rivers, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Goldin is a General Surgeon in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Dr. Goldin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

    Nan Wu
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 575, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nan Wu is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    James A. Rydlewicz
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    975 Port Washington Rd, Ste 320, 
    Grafton, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Rydlewicz is a General Surgeon in Grafton, Wisconsin. Dr. Rydlewicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    William L. Ritt
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    3400 Union Ave 3rd Fl, 
    Sheboygan, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Ritt is a General Surgeon in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Dr. Ritt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    James Clancy
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    5300 Memorial Dr, 
    Two Rivers, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Clancy is a General Surgeon in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Dr. Clancy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Tom Derrig
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    36500 Aurora Dr, 
    Summit, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tom Derrig is a General Surgeon in Summit, Wisconsin. Dr. Derrig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Mark R. Wendling
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    6609 W Greenfield Ave, 
    West Allis, WI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Wendling is a General Surgeon in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dr. Wendling has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Steven J. Ryder
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora General & Vascular Surgery

    13250 Washington Ave 3rd Fl, 
    Mount Pleasant, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Ryder is a General Surgeon in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Dr. Ryder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Kevin E. Hudak
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 575, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Hudak is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Hudak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Nicholas J. Draeger
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    3400 Union Ave 3rd Fl, 
    Sheboygan, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Draeger is a General Surgeon in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Dr. Draeger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Froedtert Andthe Medical College Of Wisconsin Community Physicians Inc

    W180n8085 Town Hall Rd, Fl 3, 
    Menomonee Falls, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Goldblatt is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Dr. Goldblatt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Goldblatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Hernia
    Elite in Hernia

    The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Kastenmeier is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Kastenmeier is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kastenmeier is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rana Higgins is a General Surgeon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Higgins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian Obrochta
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    3400 Union Ave 3rd Fl, 
    Sheboygan, WI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Obrochta is a General Surgeon in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Dr. Obrochta has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Joel D. Harris
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    36500 Aurora Dr, 
    Summit, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Harris is a General Surgeon in Summit, Wisconsin. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Betsy L. Appel
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia
    General Surgery

    Aurora Surgery

    N84W16889 Menomonee Ave, 
    Menomonee Falls, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Betsy Appel is a General Surgeon in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Dr. Appel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

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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 in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, 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 does MediFind rank Hernia doctors in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, 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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