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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Metairie, LA. Of these, 44 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    47 providers found
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Angelle Gelvin is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gelvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gelvin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Anesthesiology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Machado is an Anesthesiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Machado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Gastroschisis.

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

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Babin is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Babin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babin is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Richardson is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffanne Millien is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Millien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Millien is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jessica Gorham is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gorham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gorham is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Medical Complex - Clearview

      4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Dantagnan received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Following this he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine/Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 2019. His expertise is in primary care and internal medicine. Dr. Dantagnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

      Ochsner Children's Health Center - Lakeside

      4500 Clearview Parkway, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Autumn Chisenhall is a Pediatrics provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Chisenhall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Scarlet Fever, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Chisenhall is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adwoa Opoku is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Opoku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. John Walsh is a surgeon who specializes in vascular surgery. He treats patients at Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Ochsner Clinic Foundation

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Wooldridge is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wooldridge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erin Gilbert is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Anesthesiology

      Ochsner Clinic Foundation

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ghalia Al is an Anesthesiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Umbilical Hernia.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      4937 Hearst St, Suite 2a, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Harold York is a Pediatrics provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. York is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Scarlet Fever, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. York is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      3901 Houma Blvd, Ste 500, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Angie Sassard is a General Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Sassard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Intraductal Papilloma, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Sassard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      4224 Houma Blvd, Suite 310, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kelvin Contreary is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Contreary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Contreary is currently accepting new patients.

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

      East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC

      4320 Houma Blvd, Fl 6, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Creely is a General Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Creely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Desmoid Tumor, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis. Dr. Creely is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      3201 S Carrollton Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Louis Bevrotte is a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bevrotte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Bevrotte is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      3201 S Carrollton Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lori Quintal is a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Quintal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Scarlet Fever, Umbilical Hernia, Van Der Woude Syndrome, and Anemia. Dr. Quintal is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2832 Burdette St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ian Hodgdon is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hodgdon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Hodgdon is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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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