Hiatal Hernia
It is advisable to seek medical guidance when persistent complaints appear, such as heartburn, reflux, or a burning sensation in the chest after eating, since they could be related to a hiatal hernia.
This condition occurs when part of the stomach moves into the chest through the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest.
Common symptoms:
- Reflux and heartburn
- A sensation of regurgitation
- Discomfort when swallowing or early fullness
Which specialist evaluates it? The gastroenterologist is the one who usually studies it in greater detail, and in some cases the general surgeon may take part. If digestive complaints recur or interfere with your daily life, scheduling a visit is the best way to clarify the source.
Data on 1,516 doctors who treat hiatal hernia
Specialties that treat hiatal hernia
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Doctors specialized in hiatal hernia
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dra. Arantxa Cabadas
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Frequently asked questions
What is hiatal hernia?
It is advisable to seek medical guidance when persistent complaints appear, such as heartburn, reflux, or a burning sensation in the chest after eating, since they could be related to a hiatal hernia.
Which doctor treats hiatal hernia?
Hiatal Hernia is usually treated by specialists in angiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, gynecologist, hematologist, infectious disease specialist, aesthetic physician, general practitioner, integrative medicine specialist, nephrologist, neurophysiologist, obesity and weight specialist, orthopedist, pathologist, proctologist.