The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors near new orleans, LA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Hernia Surgery

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near new orleans, LA. Of these, 57 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    Advanced in Hernia Surgery
    Referral required

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    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.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Paige is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Paige 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 Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Paige is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ian Hodgdon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hodgdon 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Hodgdon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Nfonsam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Charles Surgical Hospital LLC

    1717 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Trahan is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Trahan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Fuhrman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fuhrman 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danuel Laan is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Laan 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 Obesity, Embolectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Laan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hamner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hamner 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 Melanoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Mesenchymoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Hamner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr Mary-Killackey is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mary-Killackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, MAGIC Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteral Reconstruction, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mary-Killackey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 6, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sharven Taghavi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Taghavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Low Blood Pressure, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Taghavi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center Wound Care Clinic

    2001 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emad Kandil is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kandil 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 Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kandil is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Baker is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Guy Orangio is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Orangio 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Orangio is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cook 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 Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Watson is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Watson 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Treen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Treen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Treen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St Charles Surgical Hospital LLC

    1717 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Wise is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wise 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 Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    St Charles Surgical Hospital LLC

    1717 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Sullivan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    St Charles Surgical Hospital LLC

    1717 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cabiling is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cabiling 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 HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, Breast Enlargement In Males, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Center For Restorative Breast Surgery LLC

    1717 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Dellacroce is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dellacroce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Thrombophlebitis, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near new orleans, 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 new orleans, 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 new orleans, 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 new orleans, 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 new orleans, 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 new orleans, 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 new orleans, 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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