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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 79 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    91 providers found
      Shelley A. Marks
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Palo Alto Medical Foundation

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shelley Marks is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

      Beemen N. Khalil
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Beemen Khalil is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

      Brett M. Spitnale
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brett Spitnale is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Spitnale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Gout, Gastroparesis, and Tenosynovitis.

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      Irena L. Ilic
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Internal Medicine

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Irena Ilic is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ilic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

      Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
      Neonatology
      Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
      Neonatology
      750 Welch Rd, Suite 315, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Susan Hintz is a Neonatologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hintz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aussama Nassar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Nassar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Spain is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Spain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

      Joseph Forrester
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Forrester is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Forrester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      300 Pasteur Dr Rm H3638, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jamie Tung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Tung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cheyenne Sonntag is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sonntag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Gastric Bypass.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

      730 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Faraz Khan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Atresia of Small Intestine, Pectus Carinatum, and Pectus Excavatum.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Knowlton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Omphalocele, Colonoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Jonathan A. Bernstein
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Bernstein is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Angioedema, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Hypotonia, and Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Hawn is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Hawn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yair Blumenfeld is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Blumenfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, Gastroschisis, Gestational Diabetes, Hernia, and Septoplasty.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vanni Manthiram is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Manthiram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Micaela Esquivel is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Esquivel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      1300 Crane St, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Bronk is a General Surgeon in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Bronk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Femoral Hernia, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Prithvi Legha
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Mountain View Center

      Mountain View, CA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Prithvi Legha is a General Surgeon in Mountain View, California. Dr. Legha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Legha is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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