The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors near Downey, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 282 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Downey, CA. Of these, 255 are Experienced and 27 are Advanced.

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282 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family 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 Family 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 Hypertension.

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

    Paramount Surgical Medical Center

    15944 Colorado Ave, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivier Urayeneza is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Urayeneza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Appendicitis. Dr. Urayeneza is currently accepting new patients.

    Glenn T. Hifumi
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Glenn T. Hifumi, M.D.

    9604 Artesia Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Specializing in the field of General Surgery, Dr. Hifumi is prepared to perform a wide variety of surgeries and operations, mainly focusing on those concerning the abdomen and related organs and structures. Dr. Hifumi is trained to utilize minimally-invasive surgical techniques, reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body. 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.

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

    Minkes And Deere

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Deere is a General Surgeon in Downey, California. Dr. Deere has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Mona M. Shah, MD

    3628 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mona Shah is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and 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

    Farzad Alemi MD Inc

    3628 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farzad Alemi is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Alemi has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and 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.

    Maxine M. Anderson
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Maxine M Anderson MD Inc

    3628 E Imperial Hwy, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxine Anderson is a General Surgeon in Lynwood, California. Dr. Anderson has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    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

    Faisal A. Khan, MD Private Practice

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Khan is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Multispecialties Med Grp

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Basa is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Basa has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Basa is currently accepting new patients.

    Magdi 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

    Robert J Wielenga MD

    10835 New St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wielenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wielenga has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and 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.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 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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