I'm an avid hiker that was living with a bilateral inguinal hernia for years. For the longest time,…read moreI didn't worry about them because they didn't really bother me, other than the fact that they weren't pretty to look at. I knew the day would eventually come for surgery, so I went online and searched for a doctor that specializes in hernia repair. I found a doctor who I thought was one of the best out there, Dr. Harris from California Hernia Specialists in Newport Beach, CA. He provides a collection of information and videos on his website that come from his years of performing hernia surgeries. Well, the day did finally come when my hernias did start to hurt, so I made the call to Dr. Harris. Within a week, I had a consultation, and 25 days later, July 31, 2026 to be exact, Dr. Harris did the laparoscopic procedure. Recovery was easy and I would say pain-free with over-the-counter pain medication. Having done the surgery, I wished I had it done years ago, from a purely aesthetic point of view. I may even have been foolish to have waited so long in case they became life-threatening. I took 3 weeks off from hiking on the advice of Dr. Harris, and now I'm back out there doing my usual hikes and other activities with no discomfort. I took his advice about icing the surgical area for almost two days and nights. Here's my advice on icing: Purchase five or six small frozen bags of sweet corn. Frozen sweet corn stays frozen longer than peas because of its density. Put boxer shorts on and then put tighty-whitey underwear on over the boxer shorts. Slip the frozen corn between the two layers of underwear to avoid direct contact with your skin. Take the recommended dosage of Tylenol and set the timer for 3 hours. When the timer goes off, remove the sweet corn package and replace it with another package of frozen sweet corn. Now take Ibuprofen and reset the timer for another 3 hours. Repeat this cycle every 3 hours. When placing the frozen sweet corn back in the freezer for reuse, be sure to flatten down the package so it's not lumpy when you take it out for later use. I did this round the clock. My bedroom is upstairs, and I had no problem whatsoever going downstairs to grab another bag of frozen sweet corn. BTW, at the end of each 3-hour session, the sweet corn was still cold, not frozen, but still cold. One other piece of advice: purchase a bottle of Phillips Milk of Magnesia. I needed to empty my bowels 24 hours after the surgery, and the stool softener tablets I had taken earlier weren't doing anything, and I was beginning to feel uncomfortable. 30 minutes after taking the Milk of Magnesia, my bowels cleared, and I was back to being regular again. Above all, follow Dr. Harris's advice; he knows what he's talking about because he's seen/heard it all from patients that followed his advice and those who didn't. When I went in for my initial consultation with Dr. Harris, it felt like I had known him for years. The reason being I had watched many of his videos over the years before having him perform the procedure. On the day of the surgery, I had no worries at all because I knew I was in the best of hands with Dr. Harris.

Several months ago, I became apparent that I had a ventral hernia that needed to be repaired. After…read moredoing some research and speaking with some OR nurses I chose Dr. Harris for my surgery. From my consult to the surgery (3 weeks ago 4/2026,) I have nothing but praise for Dr Harris as well as his staff. They have been excellent in answering my questions as well as communicating everything I needed to know, both preop and post op. My surgery went smoothly with almost no post op pain.. (tylenol only for 2 days). I would highly recommend Dr. Harris for your surgery.

I had two surgeries with Dr. Coleman, the first being a lumpectomy and the second a sentinel lymph…read morenode removal. Despite being worried about my condition, she made me feel comfortable. She had the patience to answer any question and devoted whatever time was necessary to me. Dr. Coleman has wonderful bedside manner and is great at explaining procedures. She even went so far as to draw pictures to lay out what part of the breast/lymph nodes she would remove. The surgeries went smoothly and the scars are healing nicely. I cannot say enough good things about her and would definitely recommend her to other breast cancer patients. Lilia Monrof

Dr. Coleman was exactly what I was looking for in a Surgeon. She recently performed a…read moreparathyroidectomy on me. From start to finish it was a great experience with successful results. I have great confidence in her and feel well taken care of by Dr. Coleman, she takes her time and is very dedicated to her patients. She is a gifted, brilliant and kind surgeon, who is personable as well as thorough in her work.

Dr Patel was the first doctor that I felt really cared for my well being. He is patient and…read moreempathetic as he listens to your medical concerns. Dr. Patel is quiet and professional, very thorough with my history and helpful, not only when dealing with my lungs, but also offered excellent suggestions pertaining to Sleep Apnea and sleep issues I have. I haven't had that kind of care from a doctor for many years. I highly recommend him!

I have seen Dr. Patel for two years & he has been very thorough & helpful in reducing & resolving…read moremy respiratory bronchial & asthma problems, complicated by aspergillus infection, which became very severe resulting in my inability to do ordinary daily activities. I highly recommend Dr. Patel for his thorough diagnosis & patient care.

Dr. Wang patiently answered every question I had regarding colectomy surgery. He patiently…read morelistened to my questions, giving me complete and full attention, and answering every question in a clear and comprehensible manner. He did not rush me through my appointment. He showed genuine concern and interest for my well-being. After initial consultations, he performed my very successful surgery, for which I am grateful for his skill and knowledge and care. Dr. Wang is an outstanding surgeon. Thank you, Dr. Wang.

Great doctor! I highly recommend Dr Wang, he is very knowledgeable & patient. He answered all of…read moremy questions & concerns. He did surgery on me & saved my life! Thank you so much Dr Wang!!!

After seeing countless specialists over the years, I can honestly say that Dr. Bijan Zardouz is one…read moreof the best physicians I have ever had the privilege of seeing. I scheduled an appointment because I was very concerned about the possibility of dementia and was feeling scared and overwhelmed. From the moment Dr. Zardouz walked into the room, he made me feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. He took his time listening to all of my concerns without ever making me feel rushed. What impressed me most was how incredibly thorough he was. He performed a detailed neurological examination, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and answered every single one of my questions with patience and compassion. Instead of dismissing my concerns, he took them seriously and made sure I understood the next steps in my evaluation. Dr. Zardouz is not only exceptionally knowledgeable, but he also has an outstanding bedside manner--something that is becoming harder and harder to find. His professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail gave me confidence and peace of mind during a very stressful time. Dementia and Alzeihmers runs in my family and my father has dementia and progressing rapidly. If you are looking for a neurologist who truly listens, cares about his patients, and provides exceptional medical care, I highly recommend Dr. Bijan Zardous located in Santa Ana, Ca. He is an outstanding specialist, and I feel fortunate to have found him. By the way front office staff is just as exceptional. Thank you to the entire Medical office! I am editing my review because Dr. Zardouz referred me to an ophthalmologist because I am type 2 diabetic newly diagnosed and thanks to him referring me to an ophthalmologist I found out I have narrow angle which causes glaucoma and or blindness. Ophthalmologist told me not to worry because we have caught it on time and a simple procedure might be able to stop the progression. Again thank you Dr. Zardouz you have been a blessing in my life.

Dr. Zardouz is a very knowledgeable and experienced doctor. He is also very pleasant, kind, and…read moreeasy to talk to. I truly appreciate his professionalism and the care he provides.

Dr. Nguyen is the best. He is very caring, and accommodating, knowledgeable. I have his patient for…read morefew years and I am very happy with him . The staff are very nice and professional as well.

I had two visits with Dr. a year ago. I haven't had to go back since he is absolutely fantastic…read moredoctor... no pain much to gain

Absolutely Outstanding Care -- Five Stars All the Way!**…read more Dr. Kaveh Saremi is truly one of a kind! His bedside manner is warm, genuine, and incredibly professional the perfect mix of expertise and compassion. After my previous neurologist left the medical group about a year ago, I was blessed to be referred to Dr. Saremi, and I couldn't be more grateful. From day one, the entire team has been amazing! Rosalyn has been with Dr. Saremi for quite a while and is such a pleasure to work with always kind, efficient, and on top of everything amd I mean come in we have similar names. Dawn at the front desk in the Irvine office deserves a shout-out too she's friendly, welcoming, and makes every visit seamless. Sje gave upper water to me as the office had just run out. Always a must-have and a neurology office is water in case people are feeling sick or under weather. I know I've missed some other staff members to whom I apologize but am grateful to work with you. Both the Irvine and Huntington Beach offices are beautiful, bright, and easy to find with great parking options (always a plus in SoCal!). The whole environment feels calm, clean, and pleasant exactly what you want when you're dealing with health issues and migraines. I've battled migraines since I was 14 years old (and I'm almost 50 now! ). Thanks to Dr. Saremi's care and treatment plan, I can finally function day-to-day without debilitating pain taking every bit of my qualityof life away. His skill and compassion have truly been life-changing. If you're looking for a neurologist who listens, cares, and truly makes a difference Dr. Saremi is the one!

I appreciated his years of experience. He was on time, kind, and respectful. I got in within 10…read moredays of making an appointment. They confirmed my appointment by phone call. His office in Irvine at Hoag is right across from a large parking garage so no issue with parking.

Dr. Patel is absolutely HORENDOUS!!! I have been in constant…read morepain for over 15 months, excruciating pain and he always manages to delete my reviews! Don't use this novice if you desire great results. I highly recommend Dr. Charles Moon out of Cedars Sinai's in Beverly Hills!!!!

Dr. Patel is absolutely amazing. He replaced both of my hips at 39 after I went to many doctors who…read morewouldn't help me. I had zero complications. Healed extremely fast. He is a God send. Absolutely incredible doctor. He saved my life.