About Todd S. Harris, MD, FACS

Todd S. Harris, MD is the Medical Director of California Hernia Specialists and coordinates all clinical functions of the office and surgical center for hernia patients. He is an expert in his field, respected by his patients and in the medical community, active in hernia research, and participates in volunteer work around the world. Because of his experience, he serves as a trainer for surgeons across the country who are interested in furthering their education in hernia repairs and has spoken at hernia conferences as a national leading hernia expert.

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
Top ranked hernia surgeon in the Country on HealthGrades – the largest online Physician review site
Overwhelmingly positive feedback from our past patients on HealthGrades, Google, Yelp and other sources
Serves as a trainer for surgeons across the country who are interested in furthering their education in hernia repairs
Guest speaker at the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative annual meeting

He was awarded the prestigious 2014 – 2021 Physician of Excellence Award which is given by the Orange County Medical Association and published by Orange Coast Magazine. He was also awarded the Super Doctors Rising Stars Award for 2014 – 2018.

Todd S. Harris, MD Provides an Overview of Himself & California Hernia Specialists

“My passion and my focus is on taking care of patients with hernias. This dedication to a specific condition allows me to provide you with the best possible office experience and the best possible outcome after surgery. You can see by our overwhelming recommendations from prior patients, that my focused practice translates into successful medical care.”

-Dr. Harris, Medical Director, California Hernia Specialists

Welcome to California Hernia Specialists

Todd S. Harris, MD, the Medical Director for California Hernia Specialists, welcomes patients to our center and discusses what separates our hernia program from other options in your area.

Todd S. Harris, MD – Bio

Dr. Todd S. Harris is board certified in General Surgery as well as highly experienced in Hernia Surgery. Dr. Harris is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, one of the highest distinctions for a general surgeon. He is the Medical Director of California Hernia Specialists and coordinates all clinical functions of the office and surgical center for hernia patients.

Dr. Harris was born and raised in South Carolina and is a graduate of Clemson University and The Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his general surgery training at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in New York City. After completing his surgical residency, Dr. Harris returned for a Cardio Vascular and Interventional Radiology (CVIR) fellowship at the University of Minnesota. After completing his fellowship in 2008, he relocated to Orange County to develop his hernia practice.

Dr. Harris is a member of numerous societies including The American Hernia Society and The Orange County Medical Association. He has been awarded the Top Doctor – Physician of Excellence Award for the past 6 years. He is the highest rated hernia surgeon in the country on HealthGrades and Vitals. Because of his experience, he serves as a trainer for surgeons across the country who are interested in furthering their education in hernia repairs and has spoken at hernia conferences as a national leading hernia expert.

Outside of work Todd S. Harris, MD enjoys a variety of recreational activities. He is an avid runner and swimmer. He has competed in countless Olympic distance triathlons including Malibu, Miami South Beach, Santa Barbara, Escape Series, and OC Triathlon along with numerous 70.3 and Full Ironman races including Wildflower, Augusta GA, Dublin Ireland, and IMAZ (Arizona). He balances cardiovascular activities with core and strength training. His interest in fitness allows him to appreciate getting patients back to what they enjoy as quickly and pain free as possible.

Past Patients About Dr. Harris

Would You Recommend Dr. Harris?

Past patients of Dr. Harris discuss how they feel about their decision to have surgery and what they think about Dr. Harris.

Independent and Outside Resources

We know that learning about your doctor is important and something that every patient should try to do before scheduling an appointment. That’s why we provide as many outside resources as possible. Patients are encouraged to visit:

HealthGrades.com – the top physician review site in the country, over 1000 Dr. Harris reviews and comments
Yelp – over 100 past patients share their opinions
Google – over 100 past patients share their opinions
Vitals.com – over 100 reviews for Dr. Harris
Patient Testimonials – feedback from our past patients
2014 – 2021 Physician of Excellence Award – awarded by the OCMA
Super Doctors Rising Stars Award – presented by LA Magazine
Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative annual meeting – Guest speaker
Patients Choice Awards – top 10 specialist in California
The Orange County Medical Association – highlighted for our hernia practice
The American College of Surgeons – Dr. Harris is board certified

Certification and Membership Matters

Certification and Membership in national organizations shouldn’t be overlooked. It shows a commitment to being involved with cutting edge medicine, research, and with other leaders in the field.

American Board of Medical Specialties American Board of Surgery American College of Surgeons Medical Board of California OCMA

Education

Dr. Harris participates in the education of medical and PA students from across the region.

Touro University Professor Certificate MA Teacher Thank you card PA Teacher Thank you card

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 accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) 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 lightweight mesh techniques, as well as advanced laparoscopic 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.
The newest, advanced lightweight mesh reduces not only the recurrence rate for your hernia, but also the chance of postoperative mesh pain.

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
An active participant in ongoing hernia research projects across the country
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
Serves as a trainer for surgeons across the country who are interested in learning or improving their hernia repair skills
Invited guest speaker for the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative Improvement Summit as an expert in hernia repair

Dr. Harris is the Medical Director of California Hernia Specialists and coordinates all clinical functions of the office and surgical center for hernia patients. He is dedicated to the diagnosis of, treatment for, and recovery from, all hernia types. Dr. Harris’ focus on hernia patients places a priority on getting them back to their full work and athletic life and is reflected in his published patient outcome data.