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

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 331 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Covington, LA. Of these, 274 are Experienced, 52 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Michael A. Banda
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Michael A. Banda
    General Surgery
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    Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    318-737-1608
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Banda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Kamel Brakta
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Kamel Brakta
    General Surgery
    Referral required
    Before you request

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-582-1403
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Donald L. Sorrells
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Donald L. Sorrells
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Pediatric Surgical Associates

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-389-8338
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Sorrells is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sorrells is rated as an Advanced 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 Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Pectus Excavatum. Dr. Sorrells is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. James G. Howell
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. James G. Howell
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    318-545-4561
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Howell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Howell is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Mark R. Mainous
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Mark R. Mainous
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    WK Surgical Consultants

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 840, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-582-1401
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Mainous is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mainous 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 Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mainous is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Kevin N. Boykin
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Kevin N. Boykin
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    Pediatric Surgical Associates

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-734-8942
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Boykin is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Boykin is rated as an Advanced 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 Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Umbilical Hernia, Pectus Carinatum, and Gastroschisis. Dr. Boykin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Darin F. Doumite
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Darin F. Doumite
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Memorial Surgery & Trauma - 3rd Avenue

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 120, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    337-494-4868
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Darin Doumite is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Doumite 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Doumite is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Tots To Teens Pediatric Center

    845 Olive St Ste A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-734-8944
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sheyenne Carper is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Carper is rated as an Advanced 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 Sunken Fontanelles, Umbilical Hernia, Increased Head Circumference, and Vascular Birthmark. Dr. Carper is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Mark F. Brown
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Mark F. Brown
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Surgical Associates

    2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-408-5138
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Brown is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brown 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 Umbilical Hernia, Undescended Testicle, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, and Pectus Excavatum. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Tots To Teens Pediatric Center

    845 Olive St Ste A, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-582-1367
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ramona Dsouza is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Dsouza is rated as an Advanced 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 Umbilical Hernia, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Dsouza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    2518 Bert Kouns Ind. Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-212-5437
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicolette Humphries is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Humphries 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 Sunken Fontanelles, Delayed Growth, Rotor Syndrome, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Humphries is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Preferred Pediatrics

    2300 Hospital Dr Ste 420, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    870-345-1201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elise Edwards is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Edwards 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 Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Sunken Fontanelles. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    1501 Kings Hwy, Pediatrics, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-675-8600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Randall White is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. White 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 Delayed Growth, Viral Gastroenteritis, Sunken Fontanelles, and Increased Head Circumference. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    909 Olive St, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-698-3291
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Virginia Carter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Carter 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 Delayed Growth, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barksdale Air Force Base

    243 Curtiss Rd Ste 100, 
    Barksdale Afb, LA 
    318-212-7880
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacqueline Gray is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Barksdale Afb, Louisiana. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Triple X Syndrome, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Diarrhea, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Referral may be required
    2518 Bert Kouns Loop, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-212-5437
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Melissa Lawhon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Lawhon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Sunken Fontanelles, Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Lawhon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Jason A. Breaux
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Jason A. Breaux
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Breaux is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Jacob E. Landry
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Jacob E. Landry
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Park Place Surgical Hospital

    4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    337-237-5774
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Landry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Landry is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. William L. Norwood
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. William L. Norwood
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Suite 3a, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-636-9905
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Norwood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Norwood is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Mark H. Smith
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Dr. Mark H. Smith
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    Before you request

    WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    318-582-1439
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 do I find the best Umbilical Hernia doctor near Covington, LA?

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    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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