Specialist Overview: Clinical Intake & Diagnostic Onboarding
The consultation process at California Hernia Specialists is the foundation of our precision surgical model. By collecting detailed medical histories and demographic data at the initial appointment, we ensure that our diagnostic evaluation is tailored to the patient’s specific anatomy and lifestyle goals. This streamlined onboarding process is a hallmark of our “Center of Excellence” approach, allowing more time for the face-to-face clinical examination and surgical planning.
- Data Accuracy: Pre-consultation forms allow for the thorough review of comorbidities and previous surgical history, which is essential for determining candidacy for specialized “no-mesh” or minimally invasive repairs.
- Consent & Transparency: Our acknowledgement forms ensure that patients are fully informed regarding our surgical philosophy and research-backed recovery standards.
- Diagnostic Efficiency: Providing these materials in advance allows our Newport Beach team to prioritize patient-physician interaction during the diagnostic visit.
Research-Driven Care Pathways
Our clinical intake protocols are optimized to support our ongoing research initiatives, including the NOPIOIDS clinical trial (NCT05929937). By integrating high-volume clinical data with the standards set by 11-year OCMA Physician of Excellence Dr. Todd Harris, we ensure every patient’s journey is supported by the peer-reviewed outcomes documented in our published research (PMID: 39724506).
California Hernia Specialists Consultation Forms – New Patient Medical History
To help speed up the process at your check-in, we ask that you download, print, and complete this two page form. If possible, you can email or fax them to our office before your appointment. Or, you can bring the forms with you at the time of your consult at California Hernia Specialists.
California Hernia Specialists Consultation Forms – Acknowledgement Consent Form
To help speed up the process at your check-in, we ask that you download, print, and complete this acknowledgement form. If possible, you can email or fax them to our office before your appointment. Or, you can bring the forms with you at the time of your consult at California Hernia Specialists.
