The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in Valparaiso, IN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near Valparaiso, IN. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Northwest Indiana Cardiovascular Physicians P.C.

    2000 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Soeter is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Soeter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Opisthotonos.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Interventional Pain Management LLC

    2205 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohit Puranik is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Puranik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Puranik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Office

    85 E US Highway 6 Ste 310, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Hobbs is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Hobbs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
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    NorthShore Health Centers

    6050 Sterling Creek Rd., 
    Portage, IN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Spanish, Tibetan Standard
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eldin Karaikovic is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Karaikovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Karaikovic is board certified in The American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Karaikovic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Indiana Cardiovascular Physicians P.C.

    2000 Roosevelt Rd, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuli Soeter is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Soeter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Soeter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Hossler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Hossler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Hossler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Neuromuscular Diagnostic LLC

    601 Gateway Blvd N, 
    Chesterton, IN 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikola Nenadovich is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chesterton, Indiana. Dr. Nenadovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Neuromuscular Diagnostic LLC

    601 Gateway Blvd N, 
    Chesterton, IN 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anton Thompkins is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Chesterton, Indiana. Dr. Thompkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute PC

    3691 Willowcreek Rd, 
    Portage, IN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dwight Tyndall is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Tyndall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Divyesh Patel is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Tenosynovitis, Lung Nodules, and Pleurisy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Forde is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Forde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Premature Ovarian Failure, Pleurisy, and Lung Nodules. Dr. Forde is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maximo Bleza is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Bleza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Premature Ovarian Failure. Dr. Bleza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barrett Fricke is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Fricke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Emphysema, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Fricke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1100 S Calumet Rd Ste 1, 
    Chesterton, IN 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Kondamuri is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chesterton, Indiana. Dr. Kondamuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Merrillville Surgery Center LLC

    101 E 87th Ave, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Elian Shepherd is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    St Mary Medical Center Inc

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saveen Kondamuri is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Kondamuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Herniated Disk.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    St Mary Medical Center Inc

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mikhail Jeha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Jeha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Jeha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    St Mary Medical Center Inc

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Feng Zhang is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Vertigo, Pleural Effusion, Lithotripsy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Centers For Pain Control Inc.

    201 Main St, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tarek Shahbandar is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Shahbandar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Shahbandar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Neurological & Spinal Surgery PC

    200 E 89th Ave Ste 3A, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Mohammad Rifai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Rifai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Herniated Disk?

    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Herniated Disk doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Herniated Disk doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Herniated Disk doctors near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Herniated Disk doctors near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Herniated Disk doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Herniated Disk doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctor near Valparaiso, IN?

    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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctors near Valparaiso, IN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk 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 Herniated Disk doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disk 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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