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“Harris came in 1 at a time and introduced themselves and what their role would be and to answer any questions.” in 115 reviews
“About a month later I noticed the tell-tale bulge of a hernia - or at least it better be a hernia I thought.” in 41 reviews
“Coming from out of town, I was able to recoup at the Ayres Hotel only 5 minutes from the surgery center.” in 10 reviews
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Todd H.
General Surgery: hernia, gallbladder, cancer, and minor procedures. Laparoscopic procedures for hernia and gallbladder. Minimally invasive cancer procedures.
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May I ask which hospital does dr. Harris do the hernia repair and which days? How long is the waiting time for surgery?
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Dr Harris operates at various surgery centers depending on a patients insurance. Similarly the days vary depending on center. Most patients find a convenient time based on the above.
Todd H., Business Owner1 year ago 1 person found this helpfulQ:
How much would a consultation be without insurance?
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Some patients with an uncomplicated case can be seen without any charges. Other patients with more complex issues the consultation fee is $250. Contacting our office would be the next step.
Todd H., Business Owner2 years ago 1 person found this helpful
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- Jules G.Irvine, CA43626Sep 18, 2023
I had my surgery done in June 2021. Finally got the chance to write this review for Dr. Harris because he deserves it!
I've had bad experiences with different doctors before, and when I found out that I needed to see a gastroenterologist, I really did my research. I found Dr. Harris online and I was very impress with all the good reviews that I decided to schedule an appointment. When I met Dr. Harris the first time, he was very friendly and helpful. He explained everything to me in words that I could understand. Everything went smooth from scheduling my surgery up to my follow-up appointments. Dr. Harris is highly recommended!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Robert M.Laguna Hills, CA316Sep 13, 2023
I assume no one likes to go to the doctor, let alone having to go in for surgery. I developed an inguinal hernia as a result of some heavy lifting yard work without stretching first. It is always better to get it taken care of right away, however I really was scared about where to go and of course how it would go. I saw a couple of doctors who did a quick exam to verify the hernia and explain what would be involved. Although informative, the way the options were explained, they all sounded horrible. I was not comfortable with anyone yet. Some how through looking around on the internet I opened my computer and Dr. Harris video was on my screen waiting for me to play the video. I was very impressed with what he had to say and scheduled an appointment. The staff working for Dr. Harris are truly amazing. I met Dr. Harris and for him this is just another walk in the park, his experience and personality are a blessing. I liked what I heard and scheduled the surgery.
The staff at Memorial Care Surgical Center at Orange Coast were polite and happy. Worth mentioning as it seems now-a-days this is not always the case.
When I went in for the surgery, I changed and laid down to wait. Each member of the team that would be working with Dr. Harris came in 1 at a time and introduced themselves and what their role would be and to answer any questions. How amazing to see personalities behind the masks and to know who will be taking care of you. Every one was amazing and I felt very blessed to have such an awesome team looking out for me. The anesthesiologist came in and said she was going to give me something to relax a little. Last thing I remembered, then I was waking up a couple of hours later and ready to go home. The first few days was not bad. I read reviews and took the icing on and off seriously. I did not take any medicine as I know it is not good for us, unless in major pain. After a week I woke up with swelling on the right side(hernia side)about 4 times normal which is not a pretty sight. It starts to recede after about 7 to 10 days then I was dealing with some discomfort at the three entry points(laparoscopic). During this time Lucy was simply amazing making sure I had proper documentation for work and making sure to address any questions I could possibly have. Dr. Harris is lucky to have such a great staff. I would definitely recommend Dr. Harris to any and everyone that needs Hernia repair work done. Thank you Dr. Harris, Lucy and the whole staff for making this process smooth and not so terrifying. I appreciate the time you took to help me so I can now move on.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Todd H.
Feb 8, 2024
We just wanted to pass along a belated thank you for taking the time to write so much about your experience with us and with your surgery. We're always appreciative of patients like yourself who help future patients make more educated decisions. -Dr.Harris
- Paul B.San Diego, CA0111Jan 16, 2024
I had contemporaneous laparoscopic inguinal and umbilical hernia repairs with Dr. Harris in mid December 2023. His staff was great, the surgery center nurses and anesthesiologist were great and Dr. Harris was fantastic. Everything he said was spot on. I followed what he told me to do and had an outstanding result with very little pain or discomfort. I am so glad I didn't wait for my Sharp HMO doctor. Dr. Harris is very skilled at what he does and he cares. I recommend him without reservation.
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Todd H.
Jan 18, 2024
Paul, Thank you for sharing your experience with myself and our center. All the best in 2024!
- Angela L.Orange, CA2935435Feb 5, 2024
I ws referred to Dr. Harris by my PCP back in 2020 for a hernia. I didn't want to do surgery at that time but remembered him being very nice so I knew when I was ready to have surgery it would be with him. Fast forward 4 years later I knew it was time since my hernia seemed to get bigger. I met with Dr. Harris again and his scheduling coordinator Marisol. I cannot say better things about them! Marisol was there every step of the way. Always responding to any of my questions. She never made me feel alone throughout the process. Dr. Harris is a master at what he does. He is known as the best hernia specialist in OC for a reason. He eased my anxiety as best as he could and was very confident about performing surgery. Not many surgeons have a good bedside manner but he definitely did his best to make me feel at ease. Its been two weeks since my surgery and I am healing great! Thanks again to Dr. Harris for taking care of me.
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Todd H.
Feb 7, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our office and especially Marisol. We're glad we could take great care of you and help you when you were ready. - Dr. Harris & Staff
- Cory J.Henderson, NV122362Jan 2, 2024
Dr Harris is the go to doctor if you need an inguinal hernia repair
Had my surgery in 2020 and feel better than ever and pain free. I unfortunately may have a hernia on the other side due to recent heavy lifting but the repair Dr Harris did is rock solid and pain free. I'm lucky I found him for my first surgery and if I need to repair my other side, I'll be sure to go with Dr HarrisHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Todd H.
Jan 3, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback Cory. If anything is needed on the opposite side we'll be happy to take great care of you again. - Dr. Harris
- Dino M.Irvine, CA012Nov 21, 2023
Wouldn't recommend this guy. He said 3 weeks till full activity but all other doctors say 6-8 weeks. Irresponsible to be so aggressive.
His demeanor in consultation is rude and narcissistic. This can be confirmed cause he wears a flashy suit for absolutely no reason. Probably to hide his many personal deficienciesHelpful 2Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 1Business owner information
Todd H.
Dec 13, 2023
Dear Dino M., I’m sorry to hear that you feel our recovery timeline is not what you have read online or heard from other surgeons you’ve seen for patients in your situation. Ironically, many of the surgeons I speak with at hernia conferences are allowing their patients to return to activities as soon as they feel ready, often in just days or a week, so I have always felt TOO conservative in my recovery timeline. Your comments make me feel better that we’re somewhere in the middle so thank you.
Regarding the dress code in our office, myself and my staff try to act and dress professionally so I apologize that wearing a suit was too flashy. I will speak to my staff on how to tailor down our dress code with your comments in mind. We don’t have a record of seeing a Dino M (or similar) in our office in the recent past but we hope that you find a surgeon who dresses more appropriately and provides your desired 6-8 week recovery. Thank you again for your feedback, Dr. Harris - Regina S.Newport Beach, CA99854Nov 17, 2023
I would not recommend this business. I went in for my consultation yesterday and the entire process seemed very robotic and cold. Scheduled my surgery for January, but decided to cancel after careful consideration in reference to my experience at the facility. Upon entry, I filled out the paperwork and then met with nurse to take my blood pressure. Completely normal, no issues there. My main concern stems from meeting with the doctor after seeing the nurse. I expressed my interest to have an umbilical hernia repaired that had possibly reopened 8 years after my initial repair. Within the three minutes of consulting and by simply poking me repeatedly in my umbilical region, he concluded thatI had two tears and was willing to treat me with mesh which I am completely opposed to. After the extremely short consultation, the nurse came in with an Ipad. The Ipad was a cartoon of what the procedure would intel during pre op, post op and finally meeting with the scheduler to go over financials and schedule a date. I personally feel that it is extremely important to know for certain through imaging or even by consulting with the prior physician before planning surgery. There are plenty of surgeons who are compassionate and patient enough to thoroughly evaluate and have impeccable bed side manner.
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Todd H.
Dec 13, 2023
Dear Regina, I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me on the phone. As I said, I’m sorry to hear that you had a bad experience during our consultation. As you said, we are both “straight shooters” and seeing a busy surgeon isn’t always a warm fuzzy experience. We pride ourselves on being very respectful of patients appointment times and keeping your wait as short as possible by being efficient and concise in our time together so I’m sorry that this was construed as robotic or cold since that is never our intention.
Regarding your desire for imaging before your surgery, as we discussed on the phone, in the majority of cases, an experienced hernia surgeon can accurately diagnose a hernia through a physical exam without having to order any specific imaging. You are correct that In certain cases making an accurate diagnosis can be difficult and imaging can help guide us, but this is a small minority of patients. As I said to you on the phone, if it would make you feel more comfortable about your diagnosis and to confirm what we know from our physical exam, we would be happy to order imaging for you.
In the end, we’re glad you found another surgeon who you feel more comfortable with and who you feel will provide you with a better outcome after your surgery. However, if you change your mind regarding myself and my office we would still be open to taking great care of you. - Paul P.Newport Center, Newport Beach, CA023Aug 18, 2023
Outstanding. I am so glad I chose Dr Harris to do my hernia surgery. The first two days were a little rough but I feel much better today. Thanks Doctor. I would definitely recommend you to anyone needing hernia surgery. You are the consummate professional that we all look for when we go under the knife.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Emjay F.Carlsbad, CA0371Aug 3, 2023
I needed hernia surgery and eventually found California Hernia Specialists, run by Dr. Todd Harris. I was impressed by the informative videos and the transparency of his data/results. Dr. Harris has good reviews on Yelp and the medical review websites, and there was no long wait for an examination or a surgery date (I wanted it fixed ASAP).
During the exam, Dr. Harris answered my technical questions and the staff was efficient in getting the paperwork done. Marisol was especially helpful with getting the medical clearance.
I had laparoscopic surgery three weeks later and the results were good. I had mild to moderate pain the first few days, but ice packs and Tylenol helped a lot. I had significant swelling and bruising but no complications, no infection, and no need for opioids. The first few nights were slightly uncomfortable but sleeping pills helped with that. I felt pretty good one week after surgery.
I'm very satisfied with the surgery provided by Dr. Harris and would recommend him to anyone who needs hernia surgery. The surgery was done at Prime Surgical Center in Newport Beach and that facility is excellent. I've reviewed them separately (also 5 stars).
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Laparoscopic surgery did NOT result in less pain, swelling or bruising than open hernia surgery, which I had seventeen years ago on the opposite side. The bruising/swelling in my genital area (after laparoscopic surgery) looked scary but was mostly gone ten days later. I have three small incisions, one near my belly button and two below my belt line. It's too soon to say how visible the scars will be.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jeremy S.San Francisco, CA01Jul 31, 2023
I was diagnosed with a hernia from my primary care doc who referred me to a HOAG group that was booking months out. With a baby on the way I was seeking someone who could do the surgery quicker so I could be fully recovered by the time a baby was here so I booked a quick appointment with Dr. Harris.
My appointment wasn't covered by blue shield PPO so I was told I'd have to pay $227, but I went for it hoping to get seen and fixed ASAP. At the $227 appointment I met with Dr. Harris who felt my hernia for two coughs and said yep, that's a hernia, and moved on to get me an iPad to watch a video about the process.
I went into the scheduling room, paid another $50 bucks to get the billing lady to research my coverage. Over a week later she got back to me with pricing.
During the wait a cancellation got me in to a normal surgeon, Dr. Beanes. Dr Beanes did a real evaluation and felt something on my other side as well. He said best practice would be to get an ultrasound just to confirm. Dr. Beanes prescribed the ultrasound which found a second hernia on my other side Dr Harris didn't even take a glance or consider.
Would have absolutely wasted a surgery with Dr. Harris. I cancelled my appointment with Dr Harris for surgery weeks in advance and then today just got another bill for $400.06 for my 2 minute office visit with him I'd already paid $227 and $56 for billing. So for now, I've paid $627 for a 2 minute appointment that would have resulted in me still needing another surgery right after because of how not thorough the check was.
Would absolutely steer clear of this place if you have a hernia.Helpful 3Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Todd H.
Sep 7, 2023
Jeremy,
Thank you for taking the time to share you experience and your situation. You are correct in that some patients can have 'occult' hernias which are not causing any symptoms and which patients do not know that they have. In our practice, we try to favor 'under operating' rather than over operating. Meaning that if there is something that is asymptomatic - it's causing no issues - then we often recommend leaving it alone. For patients who complain of any symptoms on the opposite side, we would always examine them and take the next best steps. Many patients find that a surgeon who favors less surgery over more surgery is preferred.
Regarding your payments, most fees are set by your insurance company and not our office so we apologize that you felt you overpaid. In the end, we're happy that you saw a surgeon who provided you with the care you feel was appropriate and that you're on the road to recovery. –Dr. Harris
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