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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near ankeny, IA. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    Ryan Roe is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider 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. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 E. 1st St., Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Abels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Abels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Hypertension. Dr. Abels is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 E. 1st St., Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    David Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Harrison 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    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. Dr. Whitmer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine

    800 E. 1st St., Suite 1700, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dominick Ervelli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Ervelli is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Diverticular Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ervelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care

    800 E. 1st St., Suite 2200, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Sinclair is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Sinclair 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 Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Sinclair is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    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. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Iowa Clinic Internal Medicine Ankeny

    1410 SW Tradition Dr, 
    Ankeny, IA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danney Drewry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Drewry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Drewry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2508 E University Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Klock is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Klock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Brown-Sequard Syndrome, Black Hairy Tongue, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Klock is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

    Chad Buhs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in 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. Dr. Buhs is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Urbandale Family Medicine

    6200 Aurora Avenue, 
    Urbandale, IA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclairen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in 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. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Transplant Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2310, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cass Franklin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Specialty Care

    330 Laurel Street, Suite 1200, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Tarun Kumar is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Omphalocele. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

    330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Tamara Trinder is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Trinder 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. Dr. Trinder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

    330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mustafa Eldadah is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Eldadah 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 Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Eldadah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

    330 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Premnath Chinnaiyan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chinnaiyan 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 Asthma in Children, Clouston Syndrome, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and EEC Syndrome. Dr. Chinnaiyan is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Chinnaiyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care

    330 Laurel St., Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

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

    Olga Tenney is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Tenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Tenney is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 ankeny, 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 ankeny, 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 ankeny, 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 ankeny, 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 ankeny, 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 ankeny, 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 ankeny, 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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