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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Akron, OH. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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      Scott Awender
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Awender is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Awender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

      William Papouras
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Papouras is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Papouras is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Andrew Fenton
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Fenton is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Fenton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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      Sophia Horattas
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sophia Horattas is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Horattas has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Appendectomy.

      Mark Horattas
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Horattas is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Horattas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Bladder Reconstruction, and Thyroidectomy.

      Sara Monfared
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sara Monfared is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Monfared has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

      Marita Bauman
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marita Bauman is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Bauman has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Ali Mallat
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery

      Akron General

      1 Akron General Avenue, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Mallat is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mallat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Spinal Shock, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Akron General Medical Center

      1 Akron General Ave, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Wolff is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Wolff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      400 Wabash Ave, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Marley is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Marley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Marley is currently accepting new patients.

      Freeland Oliverio
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Family Medicine

      Partners Physician Group

      5225 Wooster Rd W, 
      Norton, OH 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Freeland Oliverio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norton, Ohio. Dr. Oliverio has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hip Replacement.

      Paula Sabella
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

      Cleveland Clinic Children's Stow

      3925 Darrow Road, Suite 105, 
      Stow, OH 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paula Sabella is a Pediatrics provider in Stow, Ohio. Dr. Sabella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Sunken Fontanelles, and Croup.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      300 Locust St, Suite 560, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Pittinger is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Pittinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Hirschsprung Disease. Dr. Pittinger is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics
      1 Perkins Sq, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Todd Ponsky is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Ponsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Esophageal Atresia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ponsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Partners Physician Group

      1 Akron General Ave, 
      Akron, OH 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mackenzie Shindorf is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Shindorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholecystitis, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Shindorf is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Summa Physicians Inc

      525 E Market St, 
      Akron, OH 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Hungarian
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Pozsgay is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Pozsgay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pozsgay is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Summa Physicians Inc

      525 E Market St, 
      Akron, OH 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Martin Schlueter is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Schlueter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Colostomy. Dr. Schlueter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      75 Arch St, Suite 404b, 
      Akron, OH 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alfred Ciraldo is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Ciraldo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ciraldo is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Summa Physicians Inc

      95 Arch St, Suite 175a, 
      Akron, OH 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Logan Mellert is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Mellert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mellert is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Summa Physicians Inc

      95 Arch St, Suite 175a, 
      Akron, OH 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Romanian
      Accepting New Patients

      Adrian Dan is a General Surgeon in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Dan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Malabsorption, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dan 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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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 Akron, OH?

      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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