The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 51 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    John Culhane
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Culhane is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Culhane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Myocardial Contusion, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Obeid Ilahi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ilahi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Snyder is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hip Replacement.

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    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Schuerer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schuerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kirby is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kirby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Venous Insufficiency, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Herman is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Thanatophoric Dysplasia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hernia, and Dandy-Walker Syndrome.

    Mustafa Nazzal
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

    Slh Txp Sur Csm 3l

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mustafa Nazzal specializes in: Adult and pediatric liver transplantation; liver tumors and minimally invasive liver surgery; complex hepato-biliary surgery; and split liver transplant. He performs kidney-pancreas transplant surgery, intestinal rehabilitation surgery, and general surgery on transplant and cirrhotic patients. Dr. Nazzal uses the latest surgical techniques, including laparoscopic surgery for liver tumors in cirrhotic patients. His research includes pre-transplant loco-regional therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma and post-transplant outcomes, and collection of blood and liver tissue for research, with the goal of growing hepatocellular carcinoma cells in mice. Dr. Nazzal is assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he holds memberships in the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, American Association for Liver Disease, and the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Dr. Nazzal enjoys table tennis and has an interest in constitutional law. Dr. Nazzal 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), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Timothy Phillips
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics | Urology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics | Urology

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Timothy Phillips is a pediatric urologist offering medical treatment and surgical procedures for urinary tract problems in children. He specializes in genital reconstructive surgery, bladder exstrophy and cloacal exstrophy, pediatric neurogenic bladder/spina bifida, and neurmodulation for voiding dysfunction. Dr. Phillips' research interests include treatment of symptomatic urinary tract infections in patients with neurogenic bladder, neuromodulation for pediatric voiding dysfunction, and functional effects of testicular microlithiasis. Dr. Phillips is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Urologic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He holds memberships in the American Urological Association, Society for Pediatric Urology, Society for Fetal Urology, Society of Government Service Urologists and Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Phillips is a retired Colonel with the United States Air Force Medical Corps and is the father of triplets. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Imperforate Anus, Neurogenic Bowel, Omphalocele, Osteotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

    Connie Rossini
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Connie Rossini is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rossini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Hirschsprung Disease.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8109, 
    St Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leslie Brunt is a General Surgeon in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brunt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Blatnik is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blatnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Malabsorption, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Blatnik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hafenrichter is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hafenrichter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hafenrichter is currently accepting new patients.

    John E. Mazuski
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg Accs, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mazuski is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mazuski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Augusto Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Physician Groups Lc

    1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Gallagher is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Varicose Veins, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gallagher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novus Health Inc.

    3960 Lindell Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Parks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Parks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Awad is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Awad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mikhail Attaar is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Attaar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Attaar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Mcallister is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mcallister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Omphalocele.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elke Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

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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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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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