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    MediFind found 286 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Downey, CA. Of these, 256 are Experienced and 30 are Advanced.

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    286 providers found
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine

      Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

      Bell Gardens, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vladimir Samonte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bell Gardens, California. Dr. Samonte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Practice | Internal Medicine

      Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

      Bell Gardens, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Madhuri Petkar is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice and Internal Medicine in Bell Gardens, California. Dr. Petkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Macroamylasemia, and Familial Hypertension.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Care Centers Of Greater Los Angeles

      6001 E. Washington Blvd., 
      Commerce, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anika Yousefian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Commerce, California. Dr. Yousefian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      3628 E Imperial Hwy, Suite 103, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mona Shah is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Umbilical Hernia, and Choledocholithiasis.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      3628 E Imperial Hwy, Suite 103, 
      Lynwood, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Farzad Alemi is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Alemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      16660 Paramount Blvd, Suite 307, 
      Paramount, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nasser Mehrizi is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Mehrizi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      9604 Artesia Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Bellflower, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glenn Hifumi is a General Surgeon in Bellflower, California. Dr. Hifumi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Magdi G. Alexander
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (13.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      10835 New St, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Wielenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wielenga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      11411 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Sechrist is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Sechrist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Obesity in Children.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      11500 Brookshire Ave, 
      Downey, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Minkes is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Minkes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Paget Disease of the Breast, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Chen is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Brewer is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Brewer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Venous Insufficiency, Endovascular Embolization, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Brewer is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erwin Ong is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones. Dr. Ong is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dean Ahn is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eugene Wang is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Orchard Medical Offices

      9449 E Imperial Hwy, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bradford Tropea is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Tropea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tropea is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susana Wu is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Lee is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices - General Surgery Department

      9449 E Imperial Highway, 
      Downey, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bernadette Laxa is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Laxa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Laxa is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Downey, 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 Umbilical Hernia doctor near Downey, 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 Umbilical Hernia doctors near Downey, 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 Umbilical Hernia doctors near Downey, 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 Umbilical Hernia doctor near Downey, 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 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 Downey, 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 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 Downey, CA?

      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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