The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Umbilical Hernia Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 272 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Iowa, US. Of these, 234 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Ryan Roe
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Dennis Whitmer
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    David T. Mortensen
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David T. Mortensen M.D. joined CHI Health Clinic in August of 2005. Dr. Mortensen is trained to perform a full range of surgeries including colon/rectal gallbladder gastrointestinal breast thyroid hernia repair and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Mortensen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Creighton University School of Medicine.Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep for Colon Surgery. Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Erin Hale
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Mercy Council Bluffs)

    800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miralax Bowel PrepMiralax Bowel Prep Colon Surgery. Dr. Hale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Jeffrey Neitzel
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Neitzel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jamie O. Armbruster
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Armbruster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Armbruster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, High Cholesterol, Acute Cystitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Armbruster is currently accepting new patients.

    Mel F. Roca
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics (W Broadway)

    3135 W Broadway, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mel Roca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Roca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Roca is currently accepting new patients.

    Craig Nemechek
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

    801 Fifth Street, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Nemechek is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Nemechek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Lawrence Volz
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

    801 Fifth Street, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Volz is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Volz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Joseph Morris
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation

    2720 Stone Park Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Morris is a General Surgeon in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Harsha Jayawardena
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 204, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harsha Jayawardena is a General Surgeon in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Jayawardena is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    William Rizk
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    AMC Surgery Clinic

    1501 E 10th St # 105, 
    Atlantic, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rizk is a General Surgeon in Atlantic, Iowa. Dr. Rizk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Burke is a Radiologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Radiology

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Koch is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Koch has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Maire is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

    J. L. Garred SR. M.D.P.C.

    153 Blair St, 
    Whiting, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Garred is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Whiting, Iowa. Dr. Garred is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Idiopathic Edema.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Radiology

    Radiology Group Imaging Center L.L.C.

    1970 E 53rd St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Li Shihong is a Radiologist in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Shihong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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

    MD West One PC

    1 Jack Foster Dr, 
    Shenandoah, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Rose is a General Surgeon in Shenandoah, Iowa. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Garcia is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center West Burlington Campus

    1221 S Gear Ave, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Wooster is a General Surgeon in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Wooster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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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