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    MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Bessemer, AL. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    48 providers found
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

      Metro Pediatrics

      401 Valley Avenue, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Derrol Dawkins is a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dawkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Dawkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
      Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

      Advanced Surgeons PC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Christopher is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Christopher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine
      915 Medical Center Dr, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jerry Mclane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Mclane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Diabetic Neuropathy, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Issis is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Issis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Issis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Moellinger is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Moellinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Subareolar Abscess, Breast Infection, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Moellinger is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      995 9th Ave Sw, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Reed is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Reed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (11.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Kennedy is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgeons PC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Barton Wood is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgeons PC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Touliatos is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Touliatos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Touliatos is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgeons PC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Heather Waldrup is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Waldrup is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Waldrup is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Birmingham Hematology Oncology Assoc LLC

      5000 Medical W Way, Suite 610, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Thompson is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatoblastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      832 Princeton Avenue Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Natalie Tibbetts is a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Tibbetts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Symphalangism Distal, Umbilical Hernia, Chondrodystrophy, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Tibbetts is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      917 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Winn Mathews is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      200 Beacon Pkwy W, Suite 330, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Edith Dela-Cruz is a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dela-Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma in Children, Diarrhea, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Dela-Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      832 Princeton Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elizabeth Sahlie is a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sahlie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Delayed Growth, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark. Dr. Sahlie is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine

      Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates, LLC

      832 Princeton Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Vlad Prelipcean is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Prelipcean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Prelipcean is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      832 Princeton Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Elmer is a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Elmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Elmer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      833 Princeton Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jacob Switzer is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Switzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Umbilical Hernia, and Omphalocele.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgeons PC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Frey is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Frey has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Frey is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery
      1600 7th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Lacher is a Pediatric Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lacher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Bessemer, AL?

      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 near Bessemer, AL?

      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 Umbilical Hernia doctors near Bessemer, AL?

      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 near Bessemer, AL?

      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 near Bessemer, AL?

      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 near Bessemer, AL?

      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 near Bessemer, AL?

      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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