The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors near poway, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near poway, CA. Of these, 71 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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76 providers found
    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 
     (12.3 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
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    15708 Pomerado Rd Ste N104, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edmond Chan is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Chan 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 Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Vagotomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    15708 Pomerado Rd Ste N104, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Filiciotto is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Filiciotto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herman Skorobogaty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Skorobogaty 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    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 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sicklick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El-Hayek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El-Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego Health Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care

    16950 Via Tazon, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Parry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Parry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Parry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lakeside Special Care Center

    11962 Woodside Ave, 
    Lakeside, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeside, California. Dr. Michlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Perlman Clinic

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Worsey is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Worsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Worsey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kane is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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

    Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Barnes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    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 
     (13.5 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
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SD Nephrology

    960 W San Marcos Blvd Ste 120, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anas Kayal is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Kayal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Kayal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    La Jolla Office

    4150 Regents Park Row Ste 345, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Schultzel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schultzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Schultzel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scripps Clinic Del Mar

    San Diego, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Fuller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fuller 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 Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

    9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Bartos is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bartos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bartos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Coast Gynecologic Oncology

    3390 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 130, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Afshin Bahador is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bahador 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 Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Bahador is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Schnickel is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Schnickel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses MAGIC Syndrome, Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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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