The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in VLG, BE

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Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near VLG, BE. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
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    AZ Maria Middelares

    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Filip Muysoms practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Muysoms is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Frederik Berrevoet practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Berrevoet is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Marc Miserez practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Miserez is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
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    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Tim Tollens practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Mr. Tollens is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Francesca Russo practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Russo is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Jan Baekelandt practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Baekelandt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Acute Pain, Umbilical Hernia, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Lucas Matthyssens practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Matthyssens is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Pancreatoblastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Noorderhart Mariaziekenhuis

    Overpelt, VLG, BE 

    Pieter Pletinckx practices practicing medicine in Overpelt, Belgium. Mr. Pletinckx is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Jan Deprest practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Deprest is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hysterectomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Koenraad Devriendt practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Devriendt is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. They are also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypoparathyroidism, Acromicric Dysplasia, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Alexander Engels practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Engels is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pentalogy of Cantrell, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    ZAS Antwerp

    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    Maaike Vierstraete practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Ms. Vierstraete is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gastroparesis, Abdominal Wall Surgery, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Bonheiden, VLG, BE 

    Michiel Bronswijk practices practicing medicine in Bonheiden, Belgium. Mr. Bronswijk is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg

    Genk, VLG, BE 

    Mathieu Struyve practices practicing medicine in Genk, Belgium. Mr. Struyve is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Tangier Disease, Pneumomediastinum, Proctitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    UZ Leuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Michael Aertsen practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Aertsen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroschisis, Renal Vein Thrombosis, Hysterectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    St Augustinus Hospital

    Wilrijk, VLG, BE 

    Roland Devlieger practices practicing medicine in Wilrijk, Belgium. Mr. Devlieger is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Obesity, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Head & Neck Surgery, 
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Luc De Catte practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. De Catte is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Ignacio Valenzuela practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Valenzuela is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Liesbeth Lewi practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Lewi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Newborn Polycythemia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Joris Jaekers practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Jaekers is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Umbilical Hernia?

    An umbilical hernia is an outward bulge in the area around the belly button. It occurs when internal organs or the abdominal lining bulges through the muscles near the belly button.

    When should I see an Umbilical Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Umbilical Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Umbilical Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

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    How does MediFind rank Umbilical Hernia doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Umbilical Hernia doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Umbilical Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Umbilical Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Umbilical 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 Umbilical Hernia doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Umbilical 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 Umbilical 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 Umbilical Hernia doctors in VLG, BE?

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

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