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    MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Waukee, IA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    36 providers found
      Brianne Day
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine | Counselor
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine | Counselor

      MercyOne Waukee Family Medicine

      25 West Hickman Road, 
      Waukee, IA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Counselor and Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      350 E Hickman Rd, 
      Waukee, IA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shilpi Shrivastava is a Pediatrics provider in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Delayed Growth, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Shrivastava is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      842 Northeast Alice's Road, 
      Waukee, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Valliere, MD joined The Iowa Clinic because of our positive and collaborative atmosphere and focus on optimal care for every patient. General surgery affords Dr. Valliere the opportunity to treat a wide variety of patients and diseases, as well as work among a multi-specialty group. He understands preparing for and going through surgery can often evoke worry and stress, which is why reassuring his patients and their families is a top priority. Dr. Valliere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallstones.

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      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery | Pediatrics
      1776 W Lakes Pkwy, Suite 400, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marc Cullen is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Granulomatous Hypophysitis, Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, and Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1. Dr. Cullen is currently accepting new patients.

      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 
       (12.9 miles away)
      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 
       (12.9 miles away)
      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.

      Sarah Jackson
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

      MercyOne Clive Pediatrics Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 345, 
      Clive, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sarah Jackson is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Croup, Umbilical Hernia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

      Prachi Singh
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Prachi Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, High Cholesterol, Obesity, Hypertension, and Osteotomy.

      Geethalakshmi Mani
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geethalakshmi Mani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Erin Netteland
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Clive Family Medicine

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 245 And 247, 
      Clive, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Netteland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Netteland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

      Joshua Kindt
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatrics
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatrics

      MercyOne Clive Pediatrics Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 345, 
      Clive, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Kindt is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Kindt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

      Lynn Howard
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Nurse Practitioner | Pediatrics

      MercyOne Clive Pediatrics Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 345, 
      Clive, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lynn Howard is a Pediatrics specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Herpangina, and Zoon Vulvitis.

      Kenneth Andersen
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Urbandale Family Medicine

      6200 Aurora Avenue, 
      Urbandale, IA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Andersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Urbandale, Iowa. Dr. Andersen 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.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      1000 73rd St Ste 17, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Bell, MD, joined the Iowa Clinic after his General Surgery Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center where most of his attendings were Iowa Clinic surgeons. He recognized teamwork, talent, and dedication in these physicians and could not pass up an opportunity to join them. Dr. Bell chose General Surgery due to the breadth of surgery that is practiced in this specialty. He is also drawn to the emphasis and prevalent use of minimally invasive techniques. The most rewarding part of his job is fixing a surgical problem and interacting with his patients. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

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

      The Iowa Clinic

      5513 Northwest 86th Street, 
      Johnston, IA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anxious to return to the Midwest, Dr. Drewry felt The Iowa Clinic was a perfect fit because of the positive culture, great team attitude, and patient-first mentality. He enjoys the challenges of internal medicine and not knowing what each day will bring. Dr. Drewry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      411 Laurel St, Suite 2100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (12.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.

      Jeffrey Neitzel
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (12.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon 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.

      Cass Franklin
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Transplant Care

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 2310, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (12.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cass Franklin is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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 Waukee, 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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