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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 32 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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    42 providers found
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics

      River Valley Health

      2202 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bradley Carter is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity in Children, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Premier Surgical Associates PLLC

      1819 Clinch Ave, Suite 200, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Antiporda is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Antiporda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Antiporda is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Health System, Inc.

      1930 Alcoa Hwy, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aldo Fafaj is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Fafaj has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fafaj is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Premier Surgical Associates PLLC

      1819 Clinch Ave, Suite 200, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Thurman is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Thurman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Thurman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      East Tennessee Surgical Group PC

      2001 Laurel Ave Ste 204, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Schuchmann is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Schuchmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      1819 W Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Kropilak is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kropilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Pediatric Surgery
      2100 Clinch Ave Ste 510, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Vaughan is a Pediatric Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Pulmonary Sequestration. Dr. Vaughan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

      Cherokee Health Systems

      2240 Sutherland Ave, Suite 103, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Eriksen is a Pediatrics provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Eriksen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Sunken Fontanelles, Delayed Growth, and Microcephaly. Dr. Eriksen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Health System, Inc.

      1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Mancini is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mancini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Mancini is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      1400 Dutch Valley Drive, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Angel Acevedo is a Pediatrics provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Acevedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Acevedo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      1400 Dutch Valley Dr, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Heather Lopez is a Pediatrics provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Knoxville Medical And Industrial Clinic

      4306 Asheville Hwy, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Blake is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Blake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Regional Trauma Surgeons

      1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Daley is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Daley 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, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Regional Trauma Surgeons

      1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Roy Roberts is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Roberts 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, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Regional Trauma Surgeons

      1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Goodin is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Goodin 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, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery
      1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melissa Phillips is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Phillips 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, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Premier Surgical Associates PLLC

      6408 Papermill Dr, 
      Knoxville, TN 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Nechtman is a General Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Nechtman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nechtman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Premier Surgical Associates PLLC

      7565 Dannaher Way, 
      Powell, TN 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Harrell is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Harrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Vagotomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Harrell is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Premier Surgical Associates PLLC

      7714 Conner Rd, Suite 103, 
      Powell, TN 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Roland Weast is a General Surgeon in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Weast is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Weast is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Premier Surgical Associates PLLC

      7714 Conner Rd, Suite 103, 
      Powell, TN 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joshua Hamilton is a General Surgeon in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hamilton 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 Knoxville, TN?

      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 Knoxville, TN?

      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 Knoxville, TN?

      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 Knoxville, TN?

      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 Knoxville, TN?

      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 Knoxville, TN?

      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 Knoxville, TN?

      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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