Traveling to California Hernia Specialists

Specialist Overview: The Destination for Expert Care

California Hernia Specialists is a premier high-volume center for patients traveling from across the United States and internationally. We have developed a streamlined Fast-Track Surgical Protocol designed to minimize your travel time while maximizing surgical safety and recovery. Our “Travel-to-Surgery” model includes virtual consultations, coordinated local lodging, and an efficient surgical window that often allows patients to return home within 48 to 72 hours.

Global Fee Transparency: We provide a single, upfront price that covers the surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees, eliminating the uncertainty of traditional medical billing.
Travel Logistics: Our Newport Beach office is located within minutes of John Wayne Airport (SNA), with surrounding hotels offering easy access for our surgical patients.
Concierge Recovery: From your initial virtual assessment to your remote postoperative follow-up, every step is managed by our specialized team to ensure a seamless experience for out-of-area patients.

National Authority in Surgical Travel

Led by 11-year OCMA Physician of Excellence Dr. Todd Harris, our center is a national hub for research-backed, opioid-free recovery. By utilizing the specific protocols developed through the NOPIOIDS clinical trial (NCT05929937) and published in our outcomes research (PMID: 39724506), we enable our out-of-town patients to begin their travel home sooner, safer, and without the complications associated with narcotic pain medication.

Traveling to California Hernia Specialists for Specialty Care

Traveling to California Hernia Specialists is convenient and easy. In fact it’s one of the most popular hernia centers in the United States. Our nationally leading patient outcomes bring patients from a wide range of locations. Many aspects of our service separate us from other locations:

Our office is located less than half a mile from the Orange County Airport (SNA).
Direct flights to Orange County are available from many US and Canadian cities.
The Hyatt Regency John Wayne is located directly across the street from our center making your consultation even more convenient.
Hotel shuttle service to and from the airport is provided by the Hyatt.
The surgical facilities we utilize are only 2-3 miles from the John Wayne Airport and our office.
Other convenient high quality hotels are located less than a 1/2 a mile from our surgical facilities.
Southern California offers some of the most beautiful beaches, warmest weather, and exciting entertainment. Many patients spend additional days before or after their surgery visiting DisneyLand, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Los Angeles and the Hollywood sign, as well as dozens of other enjoyable stops just miles from our center.

For Patients Traveling to California Hernia Specialists

Our center is conveniently located just 1/2 mile from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and only steps from The Hyatt Hotel, Newport Beach.

We can arrange for a telephone consultation prior to your visit to discuss any questions you have with Dr. Harris.

Most patients find that 3 days is all that is required for travel to California Hernia Specialists. This includes a consultation with Dr. Harris and surgery at our own surgical center.

Numerous direct flights are offered into Orange County from many US 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 Southern California:

All the sights of Southern California are just miles from our office, and the Fairmont Hotel. This includes Disney Land, just 10 miles away.

The spectacular beaches provide stunning sunsets year round.

With our average temperature of 21C, patients enjoy the weather biking, running, and walking along the boardwalks and the beaches.

Many patients extend their trip for several days before their surgery to enjoy the outdoor activities Orange County has to offer. Relaxing at the Hyatt and is another easy way to recuperate from surgery at California Hernia Specialists.

Orange County Sunset

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 on the West Coast performing over 600 hernia repairs per year
Awarded the prestigious Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence Award 11 consecutive years (2015 – 2026)

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