The 20 Best Hiatal Hernia Doctors Near Me in columbia, MO

Find the Top Hiatal Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Hiatal Hernia near columbia, MO. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Gerber is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gerber is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Wheeler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Rawlings is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Rawlings is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gastrointestinal Associates LLP

    210 Portland St Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Gerhardt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gerhardt 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 Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Bechtold is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bechtold 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bechtold is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Bechtold is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1 Hospital Dr Rm MC520, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuirong Jiang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Jiang 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Halsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Halsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Welsh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Strain is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Strain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Forrest Ericksen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ericksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Hernia.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ebubekir Daglilar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Daglilar 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Daglilar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dilip Bearelly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bearelly is rated as an Experienced 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bearelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Hammar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hammar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harleen Chela is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Chela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chela is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Bartow is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bartow 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bartow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Okeke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Okeke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myocardial Contusion, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Colostomy, and Osteotomy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Grossmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Grossmann 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Grossmann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alhareth Al Juboori is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Al Juboori 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Al Juboori is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khulood Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Macroamylasemia, and Gastric Dysmotility.

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

    Weight Management And Metabolic Center

    500 N Keene St Ste 305, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Milot Thaqi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Thaqi is rated as an Advanced 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 Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Thaqi is currently accepting new patients.

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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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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 columbia, MO?

    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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