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Patient Testimonials: “World-Class” Hernia Care & Surgical Expertise | Dr. Todd Harris

Patients recommend Dr. Todd Harris without reservation, praising the office culture, his surgical skill, and the genuine care provided compared to past experiences.

“World-Class” Care: In Our Patients’ Own Words

You can find medical attention anywhere, but finding true medical care is different. In this video, patients share why they chose Dr. Todd Harris and California Hernia Specialists. From addressing complex fears about hernia mesh to the efficiency of our scheduling and the warmth of our nursing staff, these stories highlight the full patient experience. As one patient puts it: ‘I felt like I was in a top-notch facility… everything facing this surgery was going to be the best that was possibly out there.

Specialist Overview: A National Hub for Clinical Innovation

Our Orange County facilities are more than surgical suites; they are specialized clinical research sites designed for the advancement of abdominal core health. From our high-definition 4k laparoscopic equipment to concierge-level recovery bays, every square foot of our centers are dedicated to providing a safe, sophisticated environment for modern hernia repair.

Advanced Surgical Technology: We utilize the latest minimally invasive platforms, allowing for high-precision repairs with minimal tissue disruption.
Integrated Recovery Environment: Our recovery staff are specifically trained to facilitate our opioid-free “Active Recovery” protocol, emphasizing early mobilization and patient comfort.
Clinical Research Hub: As a primary site for national surgical trials, our facility maintains the highest standards of data integrity and patient safety protocols.

A Center of Excellence in Newport Beach

Led by 11-year OCMA Physician of Excellence Dr. Todd Harris, our centers serves as the foundational environment for the NOPIOIDS trial (NCT05929937). By performing surgery in a facility that is directly linked to our published outcomes (PMID: 39724506), we ensure that every patient benefits from the highest level of research-backed surgical care.

Take A Tour of California Hernia Specialists

Large hospitals and busy general surgeons are important parts of the health care delivery system in the United States. However, for patients who have a focused medical condition like a hernia, being thrown into the complexities of a hospital which is 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 outcomes.

We encourage you to visit our ‘Compare California Hernia Specialists‘ page to see how we compare and contrast to other options you may have.

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Meet Our Staff

About California Hernia Specialists Staff

Dr. Harris’ staff introduce themselves and discuss what they do in our office.

Marisol ‘Mari’ Rodriguez

Marisol Rodriguez

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@californiaherniaspecialists.com

Marisol ‘Mari’ Rodriguez has worked in our office for over 10 years. She is the lead scheduler for hernia patients. Mari will meet every patient who needs to have hernia surgery before you leave our office at the time of your consultation.

She will immediately check your insurance benefits so that you understand what costs you may be responsible for. For patients without insurance, she will work with you on arranging cash or credit card payments. Once your insurance or payments are arranged, Mari will find which times for your surgery you would prefer and coordinate with our surgical center. She will arrange any blood-work or EKG that may be needed.

Lucy Lopez

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@californiaherniaspecialists.com

Lucy Lopez previously worked for primary care and urgent care practices in the LA/Orange County before starting work in our office. She a certified medical assistant (MA). As an MA she will take incoming phone calls, screen patients who need to be scheduled for a consultation, find a convenient time for patients to see Dr. Harris, and take necessary demographic information. At a consultation, Lucy will check patients in for their consultation as well as providing both front and back office support.

Lucy assists Dr. Harris in the operating room for vascular and minor procedures.

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