The 20 Best Hiatal Hernia Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

Find the Top Hiatal Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Hiatal Hernia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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88 providers found
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Hawn is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hawn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Clarke is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Micaela Esquivel is a General Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Esquivel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Gahagan is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Gahagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Prithvi Legha
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prithvi Legha is a General Surgeon in Mountain View, California. Dr. Legha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Legha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Smit Deliwala is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Deliwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colorectal Polyps, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Garcia is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Garcia has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Achalasia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teodor Grantcharov is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Grantcharov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Azagury is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Azagury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atul Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Afrin Kamal is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Kamal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kian Keyashian is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Keyashian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Sonu is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Sonu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia

    George Triadafilopoulos MD Inc

    2490 Hospital Dr Ste 211, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Triadafilopoulos is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Triadafilopoulos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Ramrakhiani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ramrakhiani is currently accepting new patients.

    Katerina P. Shetler
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katerina Shetler is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Shetler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shetler is currently accepting new patients.

    Jiayi Li
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jiayi Li is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Sanjeev Tummala
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Tummala is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Tummala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tummala is currently accepting new patients.

    Vicky W. Yang
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patients are the customers and owners of their health. Doctors are providers of information, education and personalized services to the patients. While doctors are good sources of opinions and guidance, ultimately all decisions should come from well informed patients. Dr. Yang strongly believes the best medical care is delivered when the doctor is a knowledgeable and compassionate patient advocate which includes providing clear communication, recommending options that have sound scientific basis, and developing action plans that are customized and well organized. It is the patient-centric approach that has served Dr. Yang and her patients well over many years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, and Colonoscopy.

    James D. Torosis
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Torosis is a native of Montreal, Canada and founded Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group in 1986. Dr. Torosis attended medical school and internship at McGill University in Montreal. In 1982 Dr. Torosis moved to California where he completed his internal medicine residency in San Diego. He attended Yale University for his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases. In 1986 at the completion of his fellowship, he moved to the Peninsula. Dr. Torosis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Hiatal Hernia doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Palo Alto, CA?

    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 Palo Alto, CA?

    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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