The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Covington, LA

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The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors near Covington, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Covington, LA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Outpatient Surgery Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Parks is a Colorectal Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Parks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Jones is a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    606 W 11th Ave, Northlake Surgical Associa, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Daigle is a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Daigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Daigle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1

    1202 S Tyler St, 
    Covington, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irene Caillouet is a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Caillouet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Caillouet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Louisiana Healthcare Associates, LLC

    71207 Hwy 21, 
    Covington, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surendra Purohit is a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Purohit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Purohit is currently accepting new patients.

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

    David D. Tran LLC

    121 Lakeview Cir Ste A, 
    Covington, LA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    P Parker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Parker 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, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Breast Cancer, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    101 Fairway Dr, Suite 402, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Harkness is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Harkness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harkness is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 300, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirsten Gambrell is a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Gambrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gambrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

    101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 300, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marco Hidalgo is a General Surgeon in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hidalgo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft. Dr. Hidalgo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew French is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. French is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Vagotomy.

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

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Leithead is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Leithead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clark Warden is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Warden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Surgical Specialists Of Louisiana

    7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd, 
    Covington, LA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Redmann is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Redmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Leblanc Pediatrics

    1305 W Causeway Approach, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Leblanc is a Pediatrics provider in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Jaundice, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    233 Saint Ann Dr, Suite 3, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Christopher is a General Surgeon in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Christopher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Leblanc Pediatrics

    1305 W Causeway Approach, 
    Mandeville, LA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Lewis is a Pediatrics provider in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Van Der Woude Syndrome, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Croup, and Jaundice.

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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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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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