The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in west hills, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near west hills, CA. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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105 providers found
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    UCLA Health Woodland Hills Immediate Care

    6344 Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste 2040, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wilmer Ricardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Ricardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Papular Urticaria, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Ricardo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7657 Winnetka Ave, 
    Winnetka, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edgardo Capitulo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winnetka, California. Dr. Capitulo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Capitulo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    7320 Woodlake Ave, Suite 380, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Candela is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Candela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Hernia, Cellulitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    7320 Woodlake Avenue, Suite 380, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Schreier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Schreier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Schreier is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tigalat Shalita, DO Private Practice

    7230 Medical Center Dr, Ste 202, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tigalat Shalita is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Shalita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shalita is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Shalita is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lomis MD Inc, Thomas J

    15211 Vanowen St, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Lomis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Lomis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Cancer, Hemangiopericytoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lomis is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Lomis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southern California Hepatobiliary Pancreatic And Robotic Surgery Institute, Inc.

    5805 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eghbalieh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Eghbalieh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Eghbalieh is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Eghbalieh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Nien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mahbod (Mark) Paya, MD Private Practice

    7320 Woodlake Ave, Ste 300, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mahbod Paya is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Paya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Paya is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Paya is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Liberty Pacific Advanced Imaging-West Hills

    23115 Sherman Pl, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tucker Fischbeck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Fischbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    El Proyecto Del Barrio

    20800 Sherman Way, 
    Winnetka, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lana Flippo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Winnetka, California. Dr. Flippo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Herpangina, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

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

    El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc.

    20800 Sherman Way, 
    Winnetka, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luz Prado is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Winnetka, California. Dr. Prado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Fungal Arthritis. Dr. Prado is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mcmillan is a General Surgeon and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Mcmillan 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mcmillan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Ave, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cam Tran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, and Choledocholithiasis.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Avenue, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Armen Aboulian is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Aboulian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Aboulian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Woodland Hills Medical Center

    5601 De Soto Avenue, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Heisler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Heisler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Anorectal Abscess, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Hernia.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center - General Surgery Department

    5601 De Soto Avenue, 
    Woodland Hills, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Wood is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Woodland Hills, California. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    9111 Corbin Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurleen Bhasin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bhasin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

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

    Simi Doctors Medical & Aesthetics

    2840 E Los Angeles Ave, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Ghiyam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Ghiyam 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 Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Ghiyam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Nojan Toomari, MD

    16661 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nojan Toomari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Toomari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Toomari is board certified in American Os Bd Surgery General. Dr. Toomari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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 west hills, 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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