What is important in choosing where to have hernia surgery?
Patients should find a surgeon and a center that has three important components to outstanding hernia care:
- A true passion for hernias – You don’t want someone who is operating on you at the end of a busy day or a busy week taking care of complicated hospital patients.
- A high volume surgeon – The only way to be proficient at something it do it frequently. You wouldn’t want to fly with a pilot who only flies once a month.
- A dedicated team – The surgeon who operates on you is only as good as the Anesthesiologists, nurses, staff, supplies and equipment that he or she has around them.
Find someone who not only treats hernias commonly, but also who uses the most advanced techniques and materials available. Surgeons who can’t perform the laparoscopic hernia repair can only offer what they think is the best approach to hernia surgery. All patients should consider being seen by a surgeon who has the full complement of surgical techniques (including laparoscopic surgery) and can offer the best approach tailored to each individual patient.
How to Choose a Hernia Surgeon and Hernia Care
We differ from most other surgical groups and surgery centers in that your consultation, surgery, and follow-up are all within our comprehensive center.What are Your Thoughts on the California Hernia Specialists Facility and Staff?
Past patients of California Hernia Specialists discuss their thoughts on the entire process of seeking treatment with our center, from the staff to the facilities.What separates Dr. Harris from other general surgeons?
“Large hospitals and busy general surgeons are important parts of the health care delivery system in the United States. However, for patients like you who have a focused medical condition like a hernia, being thrown into the complexities of hospitals which are more focused on patients with cancer, heart disease, trauma, and other complicated issues isn’t the best choice. Similarly, choosing a surgeon who is performing colon cancer surgery in the morning, a thyroid surgery in the afternoon, and a hernia at the end of his or her busy day isn’t the best way to ensure you have the best outcome.
“My passion and my focus is on taking care of patients with hernias just like you. This dedication to a specific condition allows me to provide you with the best possible office experience and the best possible outcome after surgery. Hernia surgeries aren’t an after-thought, to be done at the end of a busy day taking care of other types of patients. Hernias and hernia patients are my priority! You can see by our overwhelming feedback and recommendations from prior patients, that my focused practice translates into successful medical care.”
-Dr. Harris, Medical Director, California Hernia Specialists
This is probably the most important decision you will make with your respect to your hernia. It’s not always easy to know who to turn to, and who to trust with you body. Why Dr. Harris For Your Hernia Care?
- Top ranked hernia surgeon in the Country on HealthGrades – the largest online Physician review site
- A focused, dedicated practice to hernia care places an emphasis on you and your hernia
- One of the highest volume hernia surgeons in the country, leading to the best possible outcome for you
- Overwhelmingly positive feedback from our past patients on HealthGrades, Vitals, Yelp and other sources
About Dr. Todd Harris
Dr. Todd S. Harris is the medical director of California Hernia Specialists coordinating the daily clinical and surgical operations of the facility. Dr. Harris gives an overview of his training and his passion for hernias.Would You Recommend Hernia Surgery With Dr. Harris?
Past patients of Dr. Harris discuss how they feel about their decision to have surgery and what they think about Dr. Harris.What is unique about California Hernia Specialists?
California Hernia Specialists is dedicated to the diagnosis of, treatment for, and recovery from, all hernia types. At California Hernia Specialists our patients experience a calm, relaxed, professional environment for the evaluation and treatment of their hernia. We ensure that each patient is given the time they need to ask questions, get detailed answers, and feel comfortable about their treatment plan.
Our practice differs from most other locations around the country in that your consultation, surgery, and follow up are all within our complete center. By having an AAAHC accredited Surgery Center within our facility, it allows us to maintain the highest quality, best outcomes and most comprehensive service for our patients. We use the most advanced laparoscopic techniques and mesh (if needed) to ensure the least chance of recurrence and post operative pain.
Learn more about what separates our center from other options on our California Hernia Specialists Comparison page or watch the short video below.
Take a Video Tour of California Hernia Specialists
Past patients of California Hernia Specialists discuss what helped them make their decisions on treatment as well as their experience with the office and Dr. Harris.About California Hernia Specialists and Our Hernia Center
Dr. Harris discusses what California Hernia Specialists offers at their comprehensive hernia center and what separates them from other groups around the country.What are Your Thoughts on the California Hernia Specialists Facility and Staff?
Past patients of California Hernia Specialists discuss their thoughts on the entire process of seeking treatment with our center, from the staff to the facilities.Are you involved with research?
Yes. California Hernia Specialists is one of several centers in the country which is participating in the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative.
This study is looking at patients with ventral and incisional hernias along with inguinal hernias. You can learn more on our ‘Research‘ page.
How do I contact your center?
We can be reached at (949) 221-0136.
Marisol Rodriguez, Blanca Areyano and Itzel Alcaraz are responsible for patient scheduling and can be reached at our office number, and by email at: blanca@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists.com (for Blanca Areyano).
Patients can contact Dr. Harris at our office, or by email at: Harris@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists.com. Our dedicated staff for hernia patients will help facilitate your first consultation, any required tests, and, if necessary, your procedure at our center.
You can complete our contact form on our ‘Contact Us‘ page.
California Hernia Specialists Staff
The friendly and helpful staff members working with Dr. Harris and California Hernia Specialists introduce themselves and discuss what they like most about their job.Where is California Hernia Specialists located?
We are located in Newport Beach, CA, in central Orange County. Our office at 4501 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA, 92660. It is on the corner of MacArthur Ave. and Birch St, adjacent to John Wayne Airport. See our Map HERE
