The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Hickory, NC

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The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors near Hickory, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Hickory, NC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Vascular Surgery

    Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd Se, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Montgomery Cox is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hickory Surgical Clinic Inc.

    415 N Center St Ste 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Baker Henson is a General Surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Henson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc

    1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Mccluer is a General Surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Mccluer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mccluer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc

    1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Pabst is a General Surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Pabst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Melanoma, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pabst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc

    1501 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Fridley is a General Surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Fridley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Fridley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vohra Wound Physicians Of Ny PLLC

    3331 Tate Boulevard Se, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matt Benenati is a General Surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Benenati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Benenati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    415 N Center St, Suite 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Bradshaw is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Bradshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Iredell Physician Network

    1375 4th Street Dr NW, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Catawba Pediatric Associates P.A.

    240 18th Street Cir SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Lowry is a Pediatrics provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Lowry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, and Diarrhea.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Catawba Pediatric Associates P.A.

    240 18th Street Cir SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Harrill is a Pediatrics provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Harrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Catawba Pediatric Associates P.A.

    240 18th Street Cir SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Henson is a Pediatrics provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Henson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Catawba Pediatric Associates P.A.

    240 18th Street Cir SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Bridgeman is a Pediatrics provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Bridgeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Zoon Vulvitis, Diarrhea, and Croup.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Pediatrics

    Catawba Pediatric Associates P.A.

    240 18th Street Cir SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Austin Kline is a Pediatrics provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Kline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Croup, and Delayed Growth.

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

    Unifour Family Practice PLLC

    2874 S NC 127 Hwy, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Duralia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Duralia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc

    720 Malcolm Blvd, 
    Connelly Springs, NC 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Quincy Greene is a General Surgeon in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Osteomyelitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Small Bowel Resection, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Greene is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc

    845 Malcolm Blvd, 
    Connelly Springs, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Jacks is a General Surgeon in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Dr. Jacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Jacks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Family Medicine Associates

    50 Macedonia Church Rd, 
    Taylorsville, NC 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deji Okuboye is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Dr. Okuboye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

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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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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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