The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Wilkes Barre, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Wilkes Barre, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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

    Surgical Specialists Of Wyoming Valley PC

    200 S River St, 
    Plains, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clark Gerhart is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gerhart is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

    1111 E End Blvd, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Imran Saeed is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Experienced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - General Surgery

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Long is a board-certified general surgeon. His clinical interests include complex hernias, robotics and emergency general surgery. Dr. Long attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery.|Video: more from Dr. Tanner Long, D.O. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Long is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - General Surgery

    950 East Mountain Boulevard, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Rusnok, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon. He performs a variety of surgical procedures on adults, including inguinal and abdominal hernia repairs, gallbladder removal and surgical treatment of soft tissue masses.|Dr. Rusnok attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Mercy Suburban Hospital.|Originally from Pittston, Dr. Rusnok moved back to the area to be closer to family after serving as a surgeon in the U.S. Army. “I love being able to care for patients in the area where I was raised,” he says.|He and his wife (who’s also a physician) are proud dog parents to two cocker spaniels named Honey and Brady.|Video: more from Dr. Ryan Rusnok, D.O. Dr. Rusnok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Morning Sickness, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Rusnok is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Joseph J. Ridilla D.O.PC

    476 E Northampton St, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Ridilla is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Valley Open Mri And Diagnostic Ctr

    451 3rd Ave, 
    Kingston, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geralyn Cross is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Obesity in Children, and Umbilical Hernia.

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

    Joseph J Szustak DO PC

    390 Pierce St, 
    Kingston, PA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Verazin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Verazin is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Melanoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Commonwealth Physician Network LLC

    575 N River St, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Siddiqui is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Surgical Specialists Of Wyoming Valley PC

    200 S River St, 
    Plains, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Neale is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Neale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Commonwealth Health Physician Network-Internal Medicine-Kingston

    270 Pierce St Ste 201, 
    Kingston, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hottenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hottenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Hypothyroidism, Acute Kidney Failure, and Endoscopy.

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

    Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

    1111 E End Blvd, 
    Wilkes Barre, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Andrews is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Colostomy.

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

    Office

    220 S River St Ste 200, 
    Plains, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Carey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Plains, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carey is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Pittston Medical Associates LTD.

    1099 S Township Blvd, 
    Pittston, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Gibbons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gibbons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Acute Kidney Failure, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    239 S Mountain Blvd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Top, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Dudrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dudrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Guy M Fasciana MD

    605 Main St, 
    Duryea, PA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Fasciana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Duryea, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fasciana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Sitosterolemia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Geisinger Clinic

    2232 Pittston Ave, 
    Scranton, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Connors is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Connors is rated as an Experienced 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 Serotonin Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Connors is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rural Health Corporation Of Northeastern Pennsylvania

    2795 Sullivans Trl, 
    Falls, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Sokach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Falls, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sokach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Geisinger Clinic

    532 Main St Ste 1, 
    Moosic, PA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lyons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Bronchogenic Cyst, Cirrhosis, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Wilkes Barre, PA?

    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 Wilkes Barre, PA?

    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 Wilkes Barre, PA?

    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 Wilkes Barre, PA?

    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 Wilkes Barre, PA?

    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 Wilkes Barre, PA?

    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 Wilkes Barre, PA?

    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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