The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Decatur, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 107 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Decatur, GA. Of these, 99 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Joseph P. Mims
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta

    35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mims earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency in general surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals, where he later acted as Chief Resident in surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in biochemistry and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Mims has previously worked as a clinical instructor of surgery at Emory University, and was also an associate examiner for The American Board of Surgery. He is a member of many societies including the American Medical Association, the American Hernia Society and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Mims welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mims is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Nimesh N. Shah
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Emory At Decatur - Specialty Surgery

    2665 North Decatur Road, Ste130, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimesh Shah is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    S S. Davis
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    S Davis is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Davis has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Neil D. Saunders
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Saunders is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Saunders has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    David R. Elwood
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Elwood is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Elwood has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    John F. Sweeney
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sweeney is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sweeney has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Chronic Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Jahnavi K. Srinivasan
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jahnavi Srinivasan is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Srinivasan has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Ileostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Eric M. Knauer
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Knauer is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Knauer has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Children's Medical Group P.C.

    125 Clairemont Ave, Suite 190, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Kelley is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Herpangina.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Children's Medical Group P.C.

    125 Clairemont Ave, Suite 190, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Shu is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Shu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Pertussis, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Children's Medical Group P.C.

    125 Clairemont Ave, Suite 190, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachana Sureka is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Sureka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, and Jaundice.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Children's Medical Group P.C.

    125 Clairemont Ave, Suite 190, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peggy Marcus is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Marcus has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Jaundice, Obesity in Children, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Children's Medical Group P.C.

    125 Clairemont Ave, Suite 190, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Bufe is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Bufe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Jaundice.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    350 Winn Way, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Wilkov is a Pediatrics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Wilkov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Delayed Growth, Diarrhea, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

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

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Caskey is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Caskey has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Anesthesiology

    Emory University Hospital

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Zapson is an Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Zapson has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Kienbock's Disease.

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

    Emory Voice Center

    550 Peachtree St NE Fl 9, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominic Papandria is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Papandria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Christopher R. Kuzniak
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta

    35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kuzniak earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in biological engineering from the University of Georgia and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Kuzniak is interested in surgical economics, in which he works to improve the processes that allow physicians to deliver a higher quality of care at a lower cost. He is active in the Atlanta community, and has served on the Board of Directors of Youth Encouragement Services. Dr. Kuzniak welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Kuzniak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Jennifer Verani
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

    1600 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Verani is a Pediatrics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Verani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Neonatal Sepsis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Umbilical Hernia.

    Robert S. Kaufmann
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Transplant Surgery

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Midtown

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kaufmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kaufmann has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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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 Decatur, GA?

    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 Decatur, GA?

    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 Decatur, GA?

    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 Decatur, GA?

    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 Decatur, GA?

    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 Decatur, GA?

    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 Decatur, GA?

    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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