The 20 Best Hernia Surgery Doctors near independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Hernia Surgery near independence, MO. Of these, 73 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
    Experienced in Hernia Surgery
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    Surgical Care Of Independence Inc

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy Ste B, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Patterson 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), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sigi Joseph is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sano Orthopedics

    19101 E Valley View Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinton Gates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Gates 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 Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gates 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

    Independence Surgical Clinic

    19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Health-Lakewood Medical Center

    7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Augustin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Augustin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Augustin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgery Associates - Gladstone

    6060 N Oak Trfy Ste 101, 
    Gladstone,, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients

    Benyamine Mizrahi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Gladstone,, Missouri. Dr. Mizrahi 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mizrahi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Mcgregor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mcgregor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Mcgregor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 625, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mangesh Oza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Oza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Oza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgery Associates - Independence

    19550 E 39th St S Ste 320, 
    Independence,, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darcy Shaw is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence,, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shaw 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 Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Shaw is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascend Hospice

    783 NE Anderson Ln, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Haas is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Haas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Wittek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Wittek 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wittek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashley Holly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Holly 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Holly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kansas City Urology Care P.A.

    1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Albani is a Urologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Albani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Albani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Klepacz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Klepacz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Klepacz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brook Nelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anuj Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clark Bonham is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bonham 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatoblastoma, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kramer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sano Orthopedics

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 201, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly James is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. James 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 Cellulitis, Compartment Syndrome, Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. James is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christie Brock is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Brock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hernia Surgery. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Brock is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Hernia Surgery doctor near independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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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