Fly in, have your bunion corrected, and recover on the Southern California coast. Our minimally invasive bunion procedure program is built for patients traveling from out of state, Canada, and Mexico. Start with a quick call with our patient coordinator, share your X-rays for a preliminary review, and plan your trip with confidence.
For patients facing long surgical waitlists or limited access to experienced minimally invasive surgeons at home, Alto offers a straightforward alternative in coastal South Orange County, a short drive from John Wayne Airport and the beaches of Newport and Laguna.
After a call with our patient coordinator and a preliminary review of your X-rays, fly into John Wayne Airport, about 20 minutes from the practice. Dr. McGrath will see you in person to confirm your plan, and you can enjoy the coast in the days before your procedure while you're still fully mobile.
On your procedure day, Dr. McGrath performs your minimally invasive bunion procedure, and you rest at your accommodation the same day.
Recover quietly in a comfortable setting near the coast, with your foot protected and elevated. These are restful days at your accommodation, not sightseeing or beach days.
A follow-up check-in with Dr. McGrath confirms you are ready to travel, with clear guidance for continuing your recovery at home.
The program is offered at a transparent, fixed fee covering your consultation with Dr. McGrath, the minimally invasive procedure, and post-operative follow-up. We do not bill insurance, and pricing is listed up front so you can plan your trip and budget with no surprises. HSA, FSA, and payment plans are available.
Know your total cost before you book travel.
A recovery plan built around your procedure.
HSA, FSA, and payment plans accepted.
A typical stay is about 4 to 7 days. You explore and enjoy California in the days before your procedure, then rest and recover afterward. Every recovery plan is personalized at your consultation, but here is a general sense of what many patients experience, day by day.
Fly into John Wayne Airport and settle in. You'll meet Dr. McGrath in person for consultation. Use these days to enjoy the coast, the weather and easy strolls while you are still fully mobile, before your procedure. This is the time for sightseeing, not after.
Dr. McGrath performs your minimally invasive bunion procedure. You rest at your accommodation the same evening, with your foot protected and elevated.
Rest quietly at your accommodation with your foot elevated, following your personalized aftercare instructions. These are recovery days, not beach, pool or sightseeing days.
Before you fly home, Dr. McGrath sees you in person to confirm you're ready to travel. You'll leave with clear guidance on activity, tips for a comfortable flight, and a plan for continuing your recovery at home, including coordinating with a local provider if needed.
General guidance only. Your consultation and procedure plan will set expectations specific to you.
South Orange County offers mild weather year round, calm neighborhoods, and the coast close by. Many patients turn the trip into a quiet getaway, enjoying the beaches of Newport and Laguna in the days before their procedure, then resting comfortably nearby while they recover. Whether you're here for a short visit or a longer recovery, you'll find the perfect balance of comfort, relaxation and beauty.
From boutique hotels to quiet furnished rentals, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, and nearby coastal towns offer comfortable places to stay close to the practice. Whether you're traveling alone or with someone supporting your recovery, our team can help point you toward options that suit your needs and preferred travel style.
Find your accommodation:
Specific hotel recommendations and booking links coming soon.
Alto is about 20 minutes from John Wayne Airport, and most recommended accommodations are just a short rideshare or drive from the practice. Car rental is the primary transportation option in the area, and rideshare services make getting to and from your appointments simple and convenient during your stay.
Plan your transportation:
Transportation booking links coming soon.
The program is designed for patients across the states with flights to John Wayne Airport, as well as patients from Canada and Mexico looking for faster access to an experienced minimally invasive bunion surgeon. Tap where you're coming from to see approximate travel time to John Wayne Airport.
A typical stay is about 4 to 7 days. You arrive the day before for an in-person consultation with Dr. McGrath or a few days before to have time to enjoy California while you are still fully mobile. After surgery, you'll rest and recoer at your accommodation, and a final in-person visit confirms you're ready to travel home. Our patient coordinator can help plan an itinerary that fits your procedure and recovery.
Talk with our patient coordinator and Dr. McGrath, and have your X-rays reviewed, all before you book any travel.