The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors near la mesa, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Hernia Surgery

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near la mesa, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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88 providers found
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lowy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lowy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Kader is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Clary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Clary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Phillip Dickinson M.D. A Professional Corp.

    8554 La Mesa Blvd, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Dickinson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Dickinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Orr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Orr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Family Medicine

    GS Matosian Dental Corp

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 229, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dat Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Necrosis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Helen Sohn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hong Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Ataxia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafid Arabo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Arabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Abou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Abou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gunther Ottersbach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ottersbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Sepsis, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Fahid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Fahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Wannares is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Wannares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wannares is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sowmya Muralidhara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Muralidhara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Alvarado Hospital LLC

    6655 Alvarado Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin King is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hernia, Peripheral Artery Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Alvarado Hospital LLC

    6655 Alvarado Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefan Moldovan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Moldovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Melanoma, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Alvarado Hospital LLC

    6655 Alvarado Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wilfredo Abesamis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Abesamis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Shapiro Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Farinas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Farinas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vadim Avulov is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Avulov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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 la mesa, 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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