The 20 Best Hiatal Hernia Doctors Near Me in Augusta, GA

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The 20 Best Hiatal Hernia Doctors near Augusta, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Hiatal Hernia near Augusta, GA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Chris C. Carlson
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery

    Augusta Surgical Group

    1430 Harper Street, Building B, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chris Carlson is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Carlson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    James C. Sherman
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    James C Sherman, MD P.C.

    501 Blackburn Drive, 
    Martinez, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sherman is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Martinez, Georgia. Dr. Sherman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Venous Insufficiency, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Dr. Sherman is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward T. Wills
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery

    Augusta Surgical Group

    1430 Harper Street, Building B, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Wills is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wills is currently accepting new patients.

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    Benjamin M. Enciso
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Weight Management And Bariatric Surgery Augusta

    818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Benjamin Enciso is a board-certified general surgeon fellowship-trained in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. His specialty training includes advanced laparoscopic approaches for various metabolic and bariatric surgeries including adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and revisional surgery for weight regain and complications. Additionally, Dr. Enciso has extensive training in treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract including hernias, gallbladder disease, and reflux. Dr. Enciso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia and Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Juaquito M. Jorge
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Weight Management And Bariatric Surgery Augusta

    818 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jorge, a Metabolic Surgeon and Obesity Specialist, is deeply committed to patient care. His interests include medical and surgical treatment for overweight and obesity conditions, with a strong focus on helping patients maintain their health and weight results over the long term. He is BoardCertified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine through the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Jorge began his medical career as an active-duty Navy Corpsman, serving 6 years and one tour in Iraq 2003 before becoming a civilian paramedic. He remains involved in research, focusing on improving long-term outcomes with weight management and telemedicine applications. Dr. Jorge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Bolduc is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Bolduc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bolduc is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Doctors Specialists - Gastroenterology

    3624 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 220, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunil Lal is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Lal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists

    820 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 5B, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Cranford is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Cranford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Distinguished in Hiatal Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Doctors Specialists - Bariatrics And Surgical - Martinez

    3830 Washington Rd Ste 17, 
    Martinez, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Jacome is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Martinez, Georgia. Dr. Jacome is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Malnutrition, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Wellstar Medical Group LLC

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Hilton is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Hilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hilton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Miller is a Thoracic Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amol Sharma is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Humberto Sifuentes is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Sifuentes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Draper is a Surgical Oncologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Draper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satish Rao is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Curtin is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Curtin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Ellison is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Viveksandeep Thoguluva is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Thoguluva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Augusta Hospital

    1350 Walton Way, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Richards is a Gastroenterologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Richards has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Augusta Primary Care Services LLC

    3623 J Dewey Gray Cir, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bardoner is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Bardoner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bardoner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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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