Welcome to Our Hernia Community

I will teach you everything you need to know about hernias and their treatment options. I am looking forward to communicating with you over the next several weeks. If at any time you want more information, please call my office at (949) 221-0136. 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. We look forward to working with you, -Dr. Harris, Medical Director, California Hernia Specialists

Dr. Harris introduces himself & California Hernia Specialists

In the short video below, Dr. Harris gives a brief overview of his training and about his medical practice, California Hernia Specialists.

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.

Dr. Harris’ 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.

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:

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.

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.