The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors near Covington, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 292 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Covington, LA. Of these, 266 are Experienced and 26 are Advanced.

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292 providers found
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Banda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
    Bossier City, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Howell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Howell 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Surgical Consultants

    8001 Youree Dr Ste 840, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mainous is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mainous 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 Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mainous is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Advanced Surgery Center

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 2B, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gazi Zibari is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zibari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Zibari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Bartley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bartley 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bartley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bartley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Beals is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Beals 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 Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Beals is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Beals is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SCP Health- Hospitalists

    200 Corporate Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vitaly Nazarov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Nazarov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nazarov is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nazarov is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

    2551 Greenwood Rd # 311, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Burke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Landes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Mccoy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mccoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mccoy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3401 North Blvd Ste 330, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Bostick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bostick 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bostick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    WK North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates - North

    2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr Ste 3D, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-Monroe Medical Center

    4864 Jackson St, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Zizzi-Iii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Zizzi-Iii 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, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Zizzi-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Monroe Surgical Hospital

    2408 Broadmoor Blvd, 
    Monroe, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Monroe, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Surgery & Trauma - 3rd Avenue

    2770 3rd Ave Ste 120, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darin Doumite is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Doumite 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Doumite is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Riverpark After Hours Clinic LLC

    107 Front St, 
    Vidalia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geoffrey Flattmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Vidalia, Louisiana. Dr. Flattmann 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Flattmann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cook 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Terrebonne Parish Hospital Service District #1

    8166 Main St, 
    Houma, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Jukes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houma, Louisiana. Dr. Jukes 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 Cellulitis, Gangrene, Necrosis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jukes is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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 Covington, LA?

    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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