The 20 Best Hiatal Hernia Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

Find the Top Hiatal Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Hiatal Hernia near encinitas, CA. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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71 providers found
    Elite in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Takata is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Takata is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El-Hayek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El-Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Goldklang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Di Lauro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Di Lauro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Di Lauro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrianne Lajoie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lajoie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lajoie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Strong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Strong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Strong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gil Q Galloway MD Inc

    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gillian Galloway is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Galloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Galloway is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Galloway is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John B. Seradj M.D. Inc.

    477 N El Camino Real Ste A308, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bahar Madani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Madani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

    Comprehensive Dermatology Group

    477 N El Camino Real Ste C204, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Burgess is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Colostomy.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Bortniker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bortniker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bortniker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janki Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Simons-Linares is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Simons-Linares is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simons-Linares is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Scripps Clinic Del Mar

    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Fuller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced 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 Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Arch Health Partners, Inc., Arch Health Medical Group

    2385 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Fierer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Fierer is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fierer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Arch Health Partners, Inc., Arch Health Medical Group

    2385 S Melrose Dr, 
    Vista, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Grove is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Grove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Grove is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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 encinitas, 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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