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

Find the Top Umbilical Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Monterey, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Montage Medical Group, Surgical Services

    2 Ragsdale Dr Ste 230 Upper, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Benner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Benner is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Hernia, Gangrene, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    Montage Medical Group, Surgical Services

    2 Ragsdale Dr Ste 230 Upper, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Verlenden is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Verlenden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Paget Disease of the Breast, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Seaside Doctors On Duty

    1513 Fremont Blvd # E1, 
    Seaside, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Sood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Seaside, California. Dr. Sood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Surgical Oncology

    Montage Medical Group, Surgical Services

    2 Ragsdale Dr Ste 230 Upper, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Vierra is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Vierra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Montage Medical Group, Surgical Services

    2 Ragsdale Dr Ste 230 Upper, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steve Chang is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B230, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Garza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Garza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Necrosis, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    Biobancusa

    5 Lower Ragsdale Dr Ste 100, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carla Rosal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Rosal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Brian Carr DDS Inc

    950 Cass St Ste A, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blynn Shideler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Shideler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele and Umbilical Hernia.

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

    Office

    243 El Dorado St Ste 100, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zoltan Denes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Denes is rated as an Experienced provider 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B230, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hyde is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Hyde is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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

    Monterey Peninsula Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine Institute

    10 Harris Ct Bldg A, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Myers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Umbilical Hernia.

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

    Salinas Valley Health General Surgery

    236 San Jose St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarun Bajaj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Bajaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Salinas Valley Health General Surgery

    236 San Jose St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Dickey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Dickey is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Gregory S. Tapson M D Inc.

    26607 Carmel Center Pl Ste 104, 
    Carmel, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Tapson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carmel, California. Dr. Tapson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Lung Metastases, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Endoscopy.

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

    California Surgical Service

    3845 Via Nona Marie Unit 221461, 
    Carmel, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ekai Hsu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Carmel, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Cholecystitis.

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

    Montage Medical Group, Carmel

    275 Crossroads Blvd Ste A, 
    Carmel, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Straface is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmel, California. Dr. Straface is rated as an Experienced provider 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 High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

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

    Montage Medical Group, Carmel

    275 Crossroads Blvd Ste A, 
    Carmel, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lurie is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Carmel, California. Dr. Lurie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Obesity, and Diverticular Disease.

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

    Montage Medical Group, Carmel

    275 Crossroads Blvd Ste A, 
    Carmel, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gediminas Ruibys is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmel, California. Dr. Ruibys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.

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

    Clinical De Salud Del Valle De Salinas

    10561 Merritt St, 
    Castroville, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oguchi Nkwocha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castroville, California. Dr. Nkwocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Clinical De Salud Del Valle De Salinas

    10561 Merritt St, 
    Castroville, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erardo Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castroville, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Anemia, Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Obesity in Children.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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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