The 20 Best Hiatal Hernia Doctors Near Me in athens, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Hiatal Hernia near athens, AL. Of these, 9 are Advanced and 9 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
    General Surgery
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    Noel General Surgery PC

    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cassidy Koonce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koonce is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
    General Surgery
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    Seth D Rayburn MD PC

    707 W Market St Ste C, 
    Athens, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    256-216-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Seth Rayburn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Daniel A. Boyett
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Daniel A. Boyett
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Office

    20 Hughes Rd Ste 201, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-461-8702
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Boyett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Boyett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Boyett is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Rodney Tyler-Harney
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Rodney Tyler-Harney
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Surgical Associates Of N. Alabama

    1405 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rodney Tyler-Harney is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Tyler-Harney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tyler-Harney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Philippe Tranqui
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Philippe Tranqui
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Athens Limestone Surgical Clinic

    101 Fitness Way Ste 2100, 
    Athens, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    256-262-6190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philippe Tranqui is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Tranqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tranqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Matthew L. Figh
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Matthew L. Figh
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Figh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Figh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Figh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Jason R. Seale
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Jason R. Seale
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Seale is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Seale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Seale is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Medical Arts

    1215 7th St SE Ste G200, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-973-3225
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Attupuram Alexander is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Esophagitis, Hiatal Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Thomas P. Short
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Thomas P. Short
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Riverside Gastroenterology PC

    1304 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-260-2333
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Prasad S. Vankineni
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Prasad S. Vankineni
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8337 Highway 72 W Ste 302, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-265-2012
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Prasad Vankineni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Vankineni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vankineni is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Rami A. Hawari
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Rami A. Hawari
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital Digestive Disease Center-Madison

    8371 Highway 72 W Ste 101, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-817-5835
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rami Hawari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Hawari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hawari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Venkata B. Kantamneni
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Venkata B. Kantamneni
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    256-973-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Venkata Kantamneni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Kantamneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kantamneni is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Jeanette N. Keith
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Jeanette N. Keith
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1103 15th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    256-350-0153
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeanette Keith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Keith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Robert A. Pendley
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Robert A. Pendley
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    460 Lanier Rd Ste 201, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-533-7064
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Pendley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Pendley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Hypoplasia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Pendley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Veeraiah Siripurapu
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Veeraiah Siripurapu
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital-Valley Surgical Associates

    8371 Highway 72 W Ste 206, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-817-5951
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
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    Veeraiah Siripurapu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Siripurapu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Siripurapu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    256-341-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Lynn Randolph-Buckner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Randolph-Buckner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Randolph-Buckner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Hugh C. Nabers
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Hugh C. Nabers
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1215 7th St SE Ste 190, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    256-353-9899
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hugh Nabers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Nabers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Robert C. Walker
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Dr. Robert C. Walker
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of N. Alabama

    1405 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    256-355-6414
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Walker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Hiatal Hernia?

    Hiatal hernia is a condition in which part of the stomach extends through an opening of the diaphragm into the chest. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle that divides the chest from the abdomen.

    When should I see an Hiatal Hernia doctor near athens, AL?

    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 an Hiatal Hernia doctor near athens, AL?

    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 Hiatal Hernia doctor near athens, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Hiatal Hernia doctors near athens, AL?

    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 Hiatal Hernia doctors near athens, AL?

    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 an Hiatal Hernia doctor near athens, AL?

    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 Hiatal Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hiatal 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 an Hiatal Hernia doctor near athens, AL?

    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 Hiatal 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 Hiatal 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 Hiatal Hernia doctors near athens, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hiatal 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 an Hiatal Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hiatal 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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