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Our hernia center is one of the newest and most advanced in the country. By combining our office space and surgery space into one hernia center, we can assure the highest quality for all of our patients.

California Hernia Specialists not only provides advanced hernia care to patients throughout California and the United States, we also treat many patients from Canada as well. Canadian patients find our center to be extremely convenient since we are less than one kilometer away from the Orange County Airport, we have direct flights from several Canadian cities, and we have special discounted hotel rates at the Fairmont Hotel located directly across the street from our center.

For Canadians Traveling to California Hernia Specialists:

Our hernia center is one of the only facilities in the US with an accredited surgery center within our clinic. This allows us to provide the highest quality of care to our patients.

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Our center is conveniently located just 800M from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and only 200M from The Fairmont Hotel, Newport Beach. (see map)

Because we are able to control our cost by utilizing our own surgery center, the cash pricing for surgeries at California Hernia Specialists is usually less than most other facilities, while still maintaining the absolute highest quality.

The beautiful Fairmont Hotel is less than 200M from our center and provides discounted rates to California Hernia Specialists patients.

Most Canadian patients find that 3 days is all that is required for travel to California Hernia Specialists. This includes a consultation with Dr. Harris, surgery at our own surgical center, and a follow up appointment the day after surgery.

Direct flights on West Jet are offered into Orange County from several Canadian cities.

With our beautiful warm weather, sunny beaches, Disney Land, and close proximity to the airport, many patients find the trip more enjoyable and easier than having surgery at home.

About Surgery with Dr. Harris:

The newest, advanced lightweight mesh can reduce not only recurrence rates for hernias, but also reduces the chance of postoperative mesh pain to almost zero. Many surgeons still use mesh which was invented 10 years ago which can increase the chances of post operative mesh pain. Today’s advanced mesh reduces those risks to almost zero.

Dr. Harris specializes in inguinal hernias (groin hernia), umbilical hernias (belly button hernia), as well as less common incisional and ventral hernias.

Although basic open surgical hernia repair is still an important option for some patients, every patient should consider being seen by a surgeon who uses the newest lightweight mesh.

Important Points To Consider When Choosing Your Hernia Surgeon:

Be sure to find a surgeon who focus’ on hernias, makes them a priority in their practice, tracks their patient outcomes and publishes that data for future patients to review. This will help you choose a quality surgeon for your care.
Ensure your surgeon performs a high volume of hernia surgeries. No one in any field can be proficient if they are only doing something a couple of times a month.
Being treated at a specialized hernia center with an in-house team focused on just hernia repairs provides the highest quality care before, during, and after your hernia surgery and allows for more successful outcomes.

Patients should be seen by a surgeon who can offer all forms of hernia surgery, including open as well as advanced minimally invasive techniques. This ensures your surgeon can offer the best technique tailored for your case.
Most laparoscopic patients experience less pain postoperatively and often can return to normal activities sooner. Laparoscopic hernia surgery can result in better patient experiences for some patients.
Knowing what the expected recovery will include, including pain management, sets the road to a successful outcome even before the surgery starts.

Why Dr. Harris For Your Hernia Care?

One of the only surgeons in the country to publish his Nationally Recognized Patient Outcome Data – for future patients to review
The highest volume hernia surgeon in California performing over 500 hernia repairs per year
Awarded the prestigious Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence Award for the past 10 years

The highest rated hernia surgeon in the country on HealthGrades, Google, and Yelp
Patient outcomes – recurrence rates, chronic pain, complications – which are consistently lower than other surgeons
Invited guest speaker for the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative Improvement Summit as an expert in hernia repair