The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Waterloo, IA

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The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors near Waterloo, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Waterloo, IA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Collin Sharp is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Jeffrey Sugandi
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    MercyOne Waterloo Breast Center

    3421 West 9th Street, 0, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Sugandi is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sugandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Breast Cancer, and Fibroadenoma.

    Brian Sankey
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waterloo Family Medicine

    2710 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Sankey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Peripheral Artery Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Osteoarthritis.

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

    Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation

    1825 Logan Ave, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mccune is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Mccune is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Venous Insufficiency, Necrosis, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Dr. Mccune is currently accepting new patients.

    Kendra Elwood
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Mercyone Waterloo Pediatric Heart Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 510, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendra Elwood is a Pediatrics provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Elwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Croup, Obesity in Children, and Umbilical Hernia.

    Brian Sims
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Mercyone Waterloo Pediatric Heart Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 510, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Sims is a Pediatrics provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Obesity in Children, and Herpangina.

    Angela Townsend
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Mercyone Waterloo Pediatric Heart Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 510, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Townsend is a Pediatrics provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Townsend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Croup, Obesity in Children, and Balantidiasis.

    Stephen Riggs
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2101 Kimball Ave Ste LL14, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Riggs is an Internal Medicine provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Riggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Hypertension, Obesity in Children, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Benjamin Davidson
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Mercyone Waterloo Pediatric Heart Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 510, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Davidson is a Pediatrics provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Davidson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Anorchia, Zlotogora-Ogur Syndrome, Clouston Syndrome, and Naegeli-Franceschetti-Jadassohn Syndrome.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    1753 W Ridgeway Ave, Ste 107, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Gerrelts is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Gerrelts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Gerrelts is currently accepting new patients.

    David Henry
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists (CVMS)

    1753 W Ridgeway Ave, Suite 107, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. David Henry is a double-board certified general surgeon who specializes minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, which allows his patients to have excellent outcomes and quick recoveries. Dr. Henry grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed a highly-competitive 6-year BS/MD program with Penn State University and Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Henry has done research at Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School, the University of Pittsburgh, Thomas Jefferson University, and Michigan State University.Dr. Henry completed general surgery residency at Michigan State University. He completed a minimally invasive, bariatric, and robotic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and a mastery in general surgery and acute care surgery fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Henry has completed more than 3500 surgeries. Dr. Henry cares deeply about his patients, has excellent outcomes, and has excellent bedside manner. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Covenant Medical Center Inc

    2710 Saint Francis Dr, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joey Christmas is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Christmas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Christmas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Covenant Medical Center Inc

    2710 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 410, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roderick Romero is a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Romero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Romero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Office

    2101 Kimball Ave Ste LL14, 
    Waterloo, IA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Glascock is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Glascock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Brian Burnett
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Bluebell Road Urgent Care

    226 Bluebell Rd, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Burnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Coronary Heart Disease, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

    Larry Standing
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Bluebell Road Urgent Care

    226 Bluebell Rd, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Standing is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Standing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Covenant Medical Center Inc

    515 College St, Suite 2800, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Moiz Dawood is a General Surgeon in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Dawood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Gallstones. Dr. Dawood is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Waterloo, IA?

    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 Waterloo, IA?

    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 Waterloo, IA?

    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 Waterloo, IA?

    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 Waterloo, IA?

    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 Waterloo, IA?

    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 Waterloo, IA?

    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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