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

Find the Top Umbilical Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Waukee, IA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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41 providers found
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone Waukee Family Medicine

    25 W Hickman Rd, 
    Waukee, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brianne Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Mercyone Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 245, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 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. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Mercyone Clive Family Medicine

    1601 NW 114th St Ste 245, 
    Clive, IA 
     (3.8 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. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center

    1755 59th Pl, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buhs is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 135, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mohan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Mohan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Office

    25 W Hickman Rd Ste 300, 
    Waukee, IA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shilpi Shrivastava is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Waukee, Iowa. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

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

    Office

    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 110, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Conte is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Conte 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 Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Whitmer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Whitmer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    1601 NW 114th St, 
    Clive, IA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Office

    1601 NW 114th St, 
    Clive, IA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Kindt is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Kindt 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 Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Nurse Practitioner

    West

    1601 NW 114th St, 
    Clive, IA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Howard is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Ms. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, Herpangina, and Zoon Vulvitis.

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

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    6200 Aurora Ave Ste 100W, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (7.2 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. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    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 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Neitzel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neitzel is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.

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

    UnityPoint Clinic

    6010 Mills Civic Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Burns is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Triple A Syndrome, Addison's Disease, and Endoscopy.

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

    Fawad S. Zafar MD PC

    1000 73rd St Ste 17, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    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 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Maire is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, 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

    Mathew Severidt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Mercyone Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunita Kumar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, Piebaldism, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mercy Central Pediatric Clinic

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamara Risen is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Risen 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 Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth.

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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 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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