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    MediFind found 169 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Whittier, CA. Of these, 161 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    169 providers found
      Gang P. Li
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gang Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Heart Attack, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 E Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
       (11.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kurt Melstrom is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Laleh G. Melstrom
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      A talented surgeon and award-winning instructor and researcher, Laleh G. Melstrom, M.D., M.S., joined City of Hope, attracted by the opportunity to help develop breakthrough cures and treatments. Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Melstrom received her medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York City, continuing her training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She held professorships at both Cornell and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, before arriving in California. Dr Melstrom is certified in robotic surgery and specializes in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreas, melanoma and sarcoma. She has published over 120 scholarly articles and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. Expertise: Liver Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer to Liver, Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, Cholangiocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gallbladder Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Robotic SurgeryResearch Areas: Metastatic CRC, Melanoma, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver Cancer. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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      Kyle G. Cologne
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Colorectal Surgery

      USC Care Medical Group Inc

      1500 San Pablo St, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (11.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Magdi G. Alexander
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Vascular Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Magdi Alexander, MD FACS

      50 Bellefontaine St, 409, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      31+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Magdi Grant Alexander is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has been practicing the full breadth of general surgery for over 30 years. He is considered one of the top surgeons in the region. Dr. Alexander has been an integral member of the surgical teaching faculty at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Siani Affiliate for the past 26 years. He has been active in administrative positions and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at USC Arcadia. Formerly, he was the Chairman of Credentials and General Surgery section Chair at Huntington as well as being a current permanent member of the Quality Management Department at Huntington Hospital/Cedars Sinai Aff. He is also the former Section Chief of General / Vascular Surgery/ Thoracic divisions at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Alexander is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Gastro Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). His wide surgical focus involves expertise in Robotic Surgery, Advanced Laparoscopic surgery, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Vascular surgery, and Oncological surgery. Dr. Alexander has received multiple acknowledgements from national and regional medical associations: including the coveted Surgical Teaching Faculty Award, Regional Physician of the Year Award, Pasadena Top Doctor, America’s Top Surgeon Award, and the Patient’s Choice Award 5-year honoree. His philosophy on surgical care can is cutting edge and interactive, designed for optimum success. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery
      7957 Painter Ave, Suite 102, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alvin Shon is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Shon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      8135 Painter Ave, Suite 305, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Pang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Pang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Anderson is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rayan Eshaghian is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Evelyn Kachikwu is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Kachikwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery

      Whittier Internal Medicine And Nephrology Medical Group Inc

      12462 Putnam St, Suite 506, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shahriare Nasser-Moaddeli is a Nephrologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Nasser-Moaddeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Nephropathy, Nephrosclerosis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery

      Whittier Internal Medicine And Nephrology Medical Group Inc

      12462 Putnam St, Suite 506, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Huang is a Nephrologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samuel Im is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Im is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Lump in the Abdomen, Vulvar Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kennith Thompson is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cheryl Espiritu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Espiritu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Rodgers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Rodgers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      9209 Colima Rd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kesheng Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401, 
      La Mirada, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Deere is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Deere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

      Pih Health Physicians

      12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401, 
      La Mirada, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Braverman is a General Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Braverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Hernia Surgery
      Internal Medicine
      15651 Imperial Hwy, Suite 104, 
      La Mirada, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ajit Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mirada, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, Dystrophinopathy, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near Whittier, CA?

      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 a Hernia Surgery doctor near Whittier, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctors near Whittier, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctors near Whittier, CA?

      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 a Hernia Surgery doctor near Whittier, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hernia Surgery 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 a Hernia Surgery doctor near Whittier, CA?

      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 Hernia Surgery 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 Hernia Surgery 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 Hernia Surgery doctors near Whittier, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hernia Surgery 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 a Hernia Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hernia Surgery 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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