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Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010
Office Locations
Expertise
About Ernesto Hernandez, MD
A native of Caguas, Puerto Rico, Dr. Hernandez received his undergraduate degree from University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras and attended medical school at Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico. He completed his internal medicine residency in the Veteran Administration Medical Center in San Juan, and his Cardiovascular Disease fellowship in Ponce School of Medicine Damas and Saint Luke Hospital. Dr. Hernandez also completed a proctorship in interventional cardiology at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center part of BJC Healthcare. He then went on to complete his nuclear cardiology training at Emory University in Atlanta.
Dr. Hernandez is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His special interests include general cardiology, Invasive, and Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Hernandez joined Wellstar Medical Group, Cardiovascular Medicine in January 2011 after being part of the Atlanta Heart Center since 2002 where he was a founding physician. He is currently on staff at Wellstar Kennestone hospital.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Universidad Central del Caribe
Certifications
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 368 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Amazing experience
June 30, 2024
5
Awesome experience with all of the staff and Dr. Hernandez. Friendly, attentive and very professional! I felt as if Dr. Hernandez listens to my concerns.
June 30, 2024
4
Trainee at checkout desk was totally lost and was alone and confused. Other patients backed up behind us waiting to check out and leave. We were not in a hurry but it took a long time.
June 29, 2024
5
Great parking, clean and pleasant lobby, no long wait, efficient and courteous nurse, very pleasant.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is excellent. Knowledgeable, personable, and caring.
June 24, 2024
5
Ernesto Hernandez, cardiologist is top notch in patient care and quality work. Provides excellent responsiveness to concerns and follow up .... Thank you Dr Hernandez!
June 23, 2024
5
Gentlemen at the desk was very helpful and had a kind demeanor . The person doing ultrasound was very professional . I will say it took more time figuring out the elevator buttons and finding the office than the exam itself.
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent!
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent, the best, thank you.
June 22, 2024
5
It was excellent
June 21, 2024
5
Doctor H is very friendly and knowledgeable and cares about your health.
June 20, 2024
5
It was good
June 21, 2024
5
From check in to check out, experience was great!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are terrific!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff are always wonderful!
June 16, 2024
5
The doctor is amazing. He spent additional time giving me strategies and interventions I can use to improve my health. He also treats his staff with respect and kindness.
June 15, 2024
5
I love them and they speak Spanish
May 26, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is so awesome and professional, I'm extremely fortunate to have him as my cardiologist. His team is outstanding as well!!
May 25, 2024
5
Friendly, and very professional.
May 25, 2024
5
The office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hernandez. He is very caring and concerned. Would not go anywhere else.
May 24, 2024
5
Hand sanitizing is mostly done by putting on new gloves.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are always professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and caring. I have the utmost confidence in his decisions concerning my care.
May 24, 2024
5
I was in and out very quickly and had a thorough exam. Dr. Hernandez answered all my questions and concerns. He is wonderful
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is amazing and quite competent.
May 23, 2024
5
Very best of care for me and very happy with all results
May 23, 2024
5
very good.
May 2, 2024
5
I am so happy with my treatment start to discharge!!!
April 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor who listens to his patients and provides very good advice.
April 26, 2024
4
I'm glad I changed to this provider. I'm hoping they'll be my provider for a long time.
April 25, 2024
5
It was a great visit
April 25, 2024
5
Amazing experience
June 30, 2024
5
Awesome experience with all of the staff and Dr. Hernandez. Friendly, attentive and very professional! I felt as if Dr. Hernandez listens to my concerns.
June 30, 2024
5
Great parking, clean and pleasant lobby, no long wait, efficient and courteous nurse, very pleasant.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is excellent. Knowledgeable, personable, and caring.
June 24, 2024
5
Ernesto Hernandez, cardiologist is top notch in patient care and quality work. Provides excellent responsiveness to concerns and follow up .... Thank you Dr Hernandez!
June 23, 2024
5
Gentlemen at the desk was very helpful and had a kind demeanor . The person doing ultrasound was very professional . I will say it took more time figuring out the elevator buttons and finding the office than the exam itself.
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent!
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent, the best, thank you.
June 22, 2024
5
It was excellent
June 21, 2024
5
Doctor H is very friendly and knowledgeable and cares about your health.
June 20, 2024
5
It was good
June 21, 2024
5
From check in to check out, experience was great!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are terrific!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff are always wonderful!
June 16, 2024
5
The doctor is amazing. He spent additional time giving me strategies and interventions I can use to improve my health. He also treats his staff with respect and kindness.
June 15, 2024
5
I love them and they speak Spanish
May 26, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is so awesome and professional, I'm extremely fortunate to have him as my cardiologist. His team is outstanding as well!!
May 25, 2024
5
Friendly, and very professional.
May 25, 2024
5
The office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hernandez. He is very caring and concerned. Would not go anywhere else.
May 24, 2024
5
Hand sanitizing is mostly done by putting on new gloves.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are always professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and caring. I have the utmost confidence in his decisions concerning my care.
May 24, 2024
5
I was in and out very quickly and had a thorough exam. Dr. Hernandez answered all my questions and concerns. He is wonderful
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is amazing and quite competent.
May 23, 2024
5
Very best of care for me and very happy with all results
May 23, 2024
5
very good.
May 2, 2024
5
I am so happy with my treatment start to discharge!!!
April 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor who listens to his patients and provides very good advice.
April 26, 2024
5
It was a great visit
April 25, 2024
4
Trainee at checkout desk was totally lost and was alone and confused. Other patients backed up behind us waiting to check out and leave. We were not in a hurry but it took a long time.
June 29, 2024
4
I'm glad I changed to this provider. I'm hoping they'll be my provider for a long time.
April 25, 2024
4
Trainee at checkout desk was totally lost and was alone and confused. Other patients backed up behind us waiting to check out and leave. We were not in a hurry but it took a long time.
June 29, 2024
4
I'm glad I changed to this provider. I'm hoping they'll be my provider for a long time.
April 25, 2024
5
Amazing experience
June 30, 2024
5
Awesome experience with all of the staff and Dr. Hernandez. Friendly, attentive and very professional! I felt as if Dr. Hernandez listens to my concerns.
June 30, 2024
5
Great parking, clean and pleasant lobby, no long wait, efficient and courteous nurse, very pleasant.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is excellent. Knowledgeable, personable, and caring.
June 24, 2024
5
Ernesto Hernandez, cardiologist is top notch in patient care and quality work. Provides excellent responsiveness to concerns and follow up .... Thank you Dr Hernandez!
June 23, 2024
5
Gentlemen at the desk was very helpful and had a kind demeanor . The person doing ultrasound was very professional . I will say it took more time figuring out the elevator buttons and finding the office than the exam itself.
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent!
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent, the best, thank you.
June 22, 2024
5
It was excellent
June 21, 2024
5
Doctor H is very friendly and knowledgeable and cares about your health.
June 20, 2024
5
It was good
June 21, 2024
5
From check in to check out, experience was great!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are terrific!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff are always wonderful!
June 16, 2024
5
The doctor is amazing. He spent additional time giving me strategies and interventions I can use to improve my health. He also treats his staff with respect and kindness.
June 15, 2024
5
I love them and they speak Spanish
May 26, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is so awesome and professional, I'm extremely fortunate to have him as my cardiologist. His team is outstanding as well!!
May 25, 2024
5
Friendly, and very professional.
May 25, 2024
5
The office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hernandez. He is very caring and concerned. Would not go anywhere else.
May 24, 2024
5
Hand sanitizing is mostly done by putting on new gloves.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are always professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and caring. I have the utmost confidence in his decisions concerning my care.
May 24, 2024
5
I was in and out very quickly and had a thorough exam. Dr. Hernandez answered all my questions and concerns. He is wonderful
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is amazing and quite competent.
May 23, 2024
5
Very best of care for me and very happy with all results
May 23, 2024
5
very good.
May 2, 2024
5
I am so happy with my treatment start to discharge!!!
April 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor who listens to his patients and provides very good advice.
April 26, 2024
5
It was a great visit
April 25, 2024
5
Awesome experience with all of the staff and Dr. Hernandez. Friendly, attentive and very professional! I felt as if Dr. Hernandez listens to my concerns.
June 30, 2024
5
Amazing experience
June 30, 2024
4
Trainee at checkout desk was totally lost and was alone and confused. Other patients backed up behind us waiting to check out and leave. We were not in a hurry but it took a long time.
June 29, 2024
5
Great parking, clean and pleasant lobby, no long wait, efficient and courteous nurse, very pleasant.
June 28, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is excellent. Knowledgeable, personable, and caring.
June 24, 2024
5
Ernesto Hernandez, cardiologist is top notch in patient care and quality work. Provides excellent responsiveness to concerns and follow up .... Thank you Dr Hernandez!
June 23, 2024
5
Gentlemen at the desk was very helpful and had a kind demeanor . The person doing ultrasound was very professional . I will say it took more time figuring out the elevator buttons and finding the office than the exam itself.
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent!
June 23, 2024
5
Excellent, the best, thank you.
June 22, 2024
5
It was excellent
June 21, 2024
5
It was good
June 21, 2024
5
Doctor H is very friendly and knowledgeable and cares about your health.
June 20, 2024
5
From check in to check out, experience was great!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff are always wonderful!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are terrific!
June 16, 2024
5
The doctor is amazing. He spent additional time giving me strategies and interventions I can use to improve my health. He also treats his staff with respect and kindness.
June 15, 2024
5
I love them and they speak Spanish
May 26, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is so awesome and professional, I'm extremely fortunate to have him as my cardiologist. His team is outstanding as well!!
May 25, 2024
5
Hand sanitizing is mostly done by putting on new gloves.
May 25, 2024
5
Friendly, and very professional.
May 25, 2024
5
The office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hernandez. He is very caring and concerned. Would not go anywhere else.
May 24, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are always professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and caring. I have the utmost confidence in his decisions concerning my care.
May 24, 2024
5
I was in and out very quickly and had a thorough exam. Dr. Hernandez answered all my questions and concerns. He is wonderful
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is amazing and quite competent.
May 23, 2024
5
Very best of care for me and very happy with all results
May 23, 2024
5
very good.
May 2, 2024
5
I am so happy with my treatment start to discharge!!!
April 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor who listens to his patients and provides very good advice.
April 26, 2024
4
I'm glad I changed to this provider. I'm hoping they'll be my provider for a long time.
April 25, 2024
5
It was a great visit
April 25, 2024
5
It was a great visit
April 25, 2024
4
I'm glad I changed to this provider. I'm hoping they'll be my provider for a long time.
April 25, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor who listens to his patients and provides very good advice.
April 26, 2024
5
I am so happy with my treatment start to discharge!!!
April 26, 2024
5
very good.
May 2, 2024
5
Very best of care for me and very happy with all results
May 23, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is amazing and quite competent.
May 23, 2024
5
I was in and out very quickly and had a thorough exam. Dr. Hernandez answered all my questions and concerns. He is wonderful
May 23, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are always professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and caring. I have the utmost confidence in his decisions concerning my care.
May 24, 2024
5
The office staff are very pleasant and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hernandez. He is very caring and concerned. Would not go anywhere else.
May 24, 2024
5
Friendly, and very professional.
May 25, 2024
5
Hand sanitizing is mostly done by putting on new gloves.
May 25, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is so awesome and professional, I'm extremely fortunate to have him as my cardiologist. His team is outstanding as well!!
May 25, 2024
5
I love them and they speak Spanish
May 26, 2024
5
The doctor is amazing. He spent additional time giving me strategies and interventions I can use to improve my health. He also treats his staff with respect and kindness.
June 15, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez and his staff are terrific!
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff are always wonderful!
June 16, 2024
5
From check in to check out, experience was great!
June 16, 2024
5
Doctor H is very friendly and knowledgeable and cares about your health.
June 20, 2024
5
It was good
June 21, 2024
5
It was excellent
June 21, 2024
5
Excellent, the best, thank you.
June 22, 2024
5
Excellent!
June 23, 2024
5
Gentlemen at the desk was very helpful and had a kind demeanor . The person doing ultrasound was very professional . I will say it took more time figuring out the elevator buttons and finding the office than the exam itself.
June 23, 2024
5
Ernesto Hernandez, cardiologist is top notch in patient care and quality work. Provides excellent responsiveness to concerns and follow up .... Thank you Dr Hernandez!
June 23, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is excellent. Knowledgeable, personable, and caring.
June 24, 2024
5
Great parking, clean and pleasant lobby, no long wait, efficient and courteous nurse, very pleasant.
June 28, 2024
4
Trainee at checkout desk was totally lost and was alone and confused. Other patients backed up behind us waiting to check out and leave. We were not in a hurry but it took a long time.
June 29, 2024
5
Amazing experience
June 30, 2024
5
Awesome experience with all of the staff and Dr. Hernandez. Friendly, attentive and very professional! I felt as if Dr. Hernandez listens to my concerns.
June 30, 2024
Ernesto Hernandez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010