Canada Costs

Hernia surgery is done in an AAAHC accredited surgery center. The fees for surgery include:

Surgeons charge
Operating room charge
Anesthesiologists charge (for sedating or putting patients to sleep)

If you decide to have surgery, the costs for patients without insurance vary based on what type of surgery is chosen. Costs for Canadian patients and local patients are always the same. Below is a comprehensive list of our surgeries and our bundled pricing:

Open inguinal hernia repair – $4982
Open umbilical/ventral hernia repair – $5512
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair – $5724
Open bilateral (both sides) inguinal hernia repair – $8268
Laparoscopic bilateral (both sides) inguinal hernia repair – $7950
Open inguinal plus umbilical/ventral hernia repair – $8268
Laparoscopic bilateral inguinal plus umbilical/ventral hernia repair – $11,024

For patients who have already had a consultation with our center and need to purchase one of these bundles, please visit our online marketplace.

For Canadians Traveling to California Hernia Specialists:

There are a number of quality hotels surrounding the surgical facilities as well as our office. Our staff can help provide some suggestions at the time of your scheduling.

The facilities where your surgery will be performed are conveniently located just a few kilometers from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and only 200M from local hotels.

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 in the country, while still maintaining the absolute highest quality.

Most Canadian patients find that 3 days and nights is all that is required for travel to California Hernia Specialists. This includes one night before the surgery at our surgical center, as well as 1-2 nights after the surgery. Patients can safely fly home to Canada as early as the day after surgery provided that they have someone to travel with them to help with bags and logistics. Most patients find that 2-3 days is preferred and plenty of time to recover and travel home.

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 a dedicated team of nurses, doctors and staff members 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 no mesh, mesh, open and 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