The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors Near Me in Denton, TX

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The 20 Best Umbilical Hernia Doctors near Denton, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Umbilical Hernia near Denton, TX. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Stephen M. Atkinson
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Dr. Stephen Atkinson is a general surgeon skilled to perform a variety of surgical procedures, including hernia repair and gallbladder removal. He has extensive training in minimally invasive techniques and is also certified in the use of the daVinci robotic surgical system.Dr. Atkinson earned his undergraduate degree in Mandarin Chinese before going on the complete his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. He did his general surgery residency through UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg, Penn. Dr. Atkinson is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgery, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. When not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, and undertaking home remodeling projects. Dr. Atkinson actually paid for some of his medical schooling by flipping a fixer upper. He also likes to travel. So far, he’s been to 12 countries over 4 continents, but his mission to see the world is still a work in progress. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Choledocholithiasis.

    Shane J. Ashford
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Family Medicine

    Texas Health Family Care

    2701 Panhandle St, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Ashford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Ashford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Victor L. Cobos
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Victor Cobos is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Cobos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    Christian R. Chambers
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Chambers is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Chambers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Texas Health Surgical Specialists

    2721 Panhandle St, Ste 100, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Dr. Liz Chen’s early interest in human anatomy and physiology turned into a career in general surgery. She earned her medical degree at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center-College of Medicine in Temple. She went on to complete her general surgery residency at Houston Medical Hospital. Dr. Chen is board-certified with additional certifications in the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery and the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery. She also is skilled in the use of the daVinci robotic surgical system for gallbladder, appendix and other minimally invasive surgeries. In addition to minimally invasive surgeries, Dr. Chen’s clinical focus lies in the diagnosis and treatment of female disorders. When not with her patients, she enjoys cooking, drawing and painting, and playing the kalimba, a musical instrument native to Zimbabwe. Dr. Chen is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Flora P. Varghese
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    The Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders - Denton

    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Flora Varghese is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    1300 Fulton St Ste 203, 
    Denton, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curt Mosier is a General Surgeon in Denton, Texas. Dr. Mosier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Corinth Investor Holdings LLC

    2813 S Mayhill Rd, 
    Denton, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Patrick W. Shovlin
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Associates Of Surgery

    4370 Medical Arts Dr., Ste 200, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Shovlin is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Shovlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Rachana Parikh
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Kids First Pediatrics

    2200 Village Pkwy, 
    Highland Village, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachana Parikh is a Pediatrics provider in Highland Village, Texas. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    Kalpana Kelkar
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

    Kids First Pediatrics

    2200 Village Pkwy, 
    Highland Village, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    Kalpana Kelkar is a Pediatrics provider in Highland Village, Texas. Dr. Kelkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Croup.

    Ralph R. Parker
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Ralph R Parker, MD

    4370 Medical Arts Dr, Ste 200, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Parker is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Wade W. Dunlap
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    General Surgery

    Wade Dunlap Dba Sigma Surgical LLC

    4370 Medical Arts Dr, Ste 200, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wade Dunlap is a General Surgeon in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Dunlap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.

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

    J Gregory McCray DO PA

    80 McMakin Rd, 
    Bartonville, TX 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mccray is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bartonville, Texas. Dr. Mccray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Scrotal Swelling, Testicle Lump, Sitosterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

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

    USMD Physician Services

    4921 Long Prairie Rd, Ste 100, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Munawar Hayat is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Hayat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Jock Itch, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Surgical Care Of North Texas - Flower Mound

    4300 Windsor Centre Trl Ste 400, 
    Flower Mound, TX 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Buck is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Flower Mound, Texas. Dr. Buck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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 Denton, TX?

    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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