The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors near Lafayette, LA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Hernia Surgery

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near Lafayette, LA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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27 providers found
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Breaux is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Breaux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Breaux is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Autin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Autin 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Autin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Gachassin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Gachassin 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gachassin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner General & Bariatric Surgery

    1000 W. Pinhook Road, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Eschete, MD, has extensive experience in General and Bariatric Surgery with a focus on minimally invasive surgery. He is a fellowship trained surgeon specializing in complex laparoscopic techniques including a focus on hernia repairs and weight loss surgeries. Outside the operating room, he is a dedicated family man, finding his greatest joy in the moments spent with his loving wife and two wonderful children. He enjoys an active lifestyle including traveling and exploring new golf destinations with family. Balancing the intensity of a surgeon's career with the warmth of family life is the source of constant inspiration and fulfillment for him. Dr. Eschete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Eschete is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    155 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Walter Brown is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Brown 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge St., 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Willard Mosier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Mosier 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Colorectal Surgery

    Ochsner Lafayette General - Burdin Riehl

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, Ste. 301, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Horaist is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Horaist 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Horaist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Boudreaux is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Boudreaux 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 Anorectal Abscess, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kenneth J. Champagne M.D. Apmc

    102 Drury Ln, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Champagne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Champagne 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 Levator Syndrome, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Freysurgical LLC

    129 Rue Louis Xiv, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Frey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Frey 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery

    Albert R Corne JR MD

    457 Heymann Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Kaufman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Hospital Medicine

    CS Partners - Hospitalist

    200 Corporate Boulevard, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kashif Alauddin is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Alauddin 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, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Alauddin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Hospital Medicine

    CS Partners - Hospitalist

    200 Corporate Boulevard, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nithin Nayini is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Nayini 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 Liver Failure, Sickle Cell Disease, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nayini is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    General Surgery

    Office

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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.

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

    Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Baqer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Baqer 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    James S Garcelon M.D. Apmc

    1211 Coolidge Blvd Ste 304, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Garcelon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Garcelon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Hernia, Tissue Biopsy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Women's Healthcare Associates Of Lafayette LLC

    4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 408, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uyen Chu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Dave J Barrios MD

    200 Beaullieu Dr Ste 3B, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dave Barrios is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Barrios 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Kemp Coreil MD Apmc

    4809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 410, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Landry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Landry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    425 Settlers Trace Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lafayette, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manikandan Nagendran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Nagendran 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 Stroke, Thrombocytopenia, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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