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

Find the Top Umbilical Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 231 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near whittier, CA. Of these, 204 are Experienced and 27 are Advanced.

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231 providers found
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Glenn T. Hifumi, M.D.

    9604 Artesia Blvd, 
    Bellflower, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Hifumi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellflower, California. Dr. Hifumi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hifumi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Krishna Narayanan MD Inc

    101 E Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krishnaswamy Narayanan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Narayanan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

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

    Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

    50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Magdi Alexander is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alexander 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Or Surgery.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rayan Eshaghian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nejat-Bina is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Nejat-Bina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kennith Thompson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Thompson 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Fu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Fu is rated as an Experienced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Anderson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Anderson 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #63

    12470 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Chiou is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Chiou 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 Obesity in Children, Croup, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Vascular Birthmark.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Odou is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Odou 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Jensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Jensen 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 Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Minkes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Minkes 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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Paget Disease of the Breast, Idiopathic Edema, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alvin Shon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Shon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Altamed Health Services

    9436 Slauson Ave, 
    Pico Rivera, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Somsanith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pico Rivera, California. Dr. Somsanith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Anwar And Vaseema Arastu MD Inc

    12675 La Mirada Blvd, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vaseema Arastu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Arastu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Jaundice, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Arastu is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Office

    9635 Garnish Dr, 
    Downey, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Violeta Galdamez is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Galdamez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

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

    Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello

    309 W Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Montebello, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Martin R Zapata Do Inc

    11865 Firestone Blvd, 
    Norwalk, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Zapata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwalk, California. Dr. Zapata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zapata is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zapata is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PIH Health Physicians

    11411 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Sechrist 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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 whittier, 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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