The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in merriam, KS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near merriam, KS. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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79 providers found
    Elite in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Elite 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 Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pneumothorax, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. St Peter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Family Chiropractic PA Corp

    7905 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Margolin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Margolin 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Margolin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Freund is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Freund is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Freund is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2008. Dr. Freund is currently accepting new patients.

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

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Alley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Alley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2008. Dr. Alley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    College Park Family Care Specialty Center

    10600 Mastin St # A, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Cummings is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cummings is currently accepting new patients.

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

    College Park Family Care Specialty Center

    10600 Mastin St # A, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Goza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Goza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Goza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Stone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Stone 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stone is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2011. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

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

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    German Berbel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Berbel 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Berbel is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery, - - 2000. Dr. Berbel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    KU MedWest

    7405 Renner Road, 
    Shawnee, KS 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erich Wessel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Wessel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wessel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2020 and American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care - 2021 . Dr. Wessel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascentist Management

    4801 College Boulevard, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodney Mccalla is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Mccalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mccalla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8800 W 75th St Ste 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Riffel is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Riffel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Riffel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8800 W 75th St Ste 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Tusken is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Tusken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Tusken is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At Shawnee Mission

    7450 Kessler St Ste 201, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lynn Rawson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Rawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Rawson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery At Shawnee Mission

    7450 Kessler St Ste 201, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Ponnuru is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Ponnuru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ponnuru is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8800 W 75th St Ste 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abby Loch is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Loch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Loch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    9119 W 74th St Ste 255, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Petelin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Petelin 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Petelin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Medical Group Argentine

    1420 S 42nd St, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Appl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Appl 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Appl is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group

    7501 Mission Rd Ste 103, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Ehly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Ehly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peptic Ulcer, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ehly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascentist Management

    4550 W 109th St Ste 200, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Erickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascentist Management

    4550 W 109th St Ste 200, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Dangelo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Dangelo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dangelo 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 merriam, KS?

    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 merriam, KS?

    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 merriam, KS?

    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 merriam, KS?

    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 merriam, KS?

    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 merriam, KS?

    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 merriam, KS?

    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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