Ernesto Hernandez, MD
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Ernesto Hernandez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010.
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
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 Medical Center
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
- Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
- Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 384 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr Hernandez is a wonderful doctor he takes great care of me and his staff is super nice
February 7, 2025
5
Wonderful, compassionate care!
February 1, 2025
5
Everyone was wonderful
February 1, 2025
5
Positive experience, good parking
February 4, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is always very nice and helpful really do like him
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his team are outstanding and a great pleasure to work with!!
January 26, 2025
5
Great place
January 24, 2025
5
It is great to all you need in one place everyone is great
January 24, 2025
5
The doctor is great. The first doctor that I've seen ever in Wellstar that actually sat down and listened to all my needs, was very patient, and didn't want to get me out of there in five seconds. Great, great doctor. Great, great doctor. I would refer anybody to him at any time. A-1.
January 25, 2025
5
All praise
January 17, 2025
5
The best.
January 18, 2025
5
I found found everyone to be personable, caring, and professional. I could not have had a better experience! Thank you so much.
January 13, 2025
5
Doctor Hernandez and the staff was very professional and knowledgeable.
January 11, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor. I always leave my visits feeling that any questions I may have had, have been addressed in full and that I understand what and why I need to do to protect my health. He is very upbeat and makes me feel better any issues I may have.
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez, is a great physician. He takes time to explain things and make the patient feel at ease and informed. An asset to his profession.
December 29, 2024
5
Very amazing, kind doctor and nurse! Took all my worries into consideration and made sure to check everything possible to make sure I don't have heart issues. I appreciated the friendliness, kindness, and professionalism everyone in this facility showed. This office is full of some of the kindest people in Georgia.
December 28, 2024
5
They have always be wonderful to me
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is great. He just gave me the most efficient doctor's appointment I've ever experienced.
December 20, 2024
1
Very rude. Office staff. I would never recommend them to anyone.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is an excellent Dr. He is courteous , professional, and a very good listener . He takes the time to answer all my questions . A very positive addition to Wellstar .
December 19, 2024
5
Cardiologist gave me confidence and explained all possibilities. Felt I was dealing with a professional in all aspects.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is courteous, thorough and professional. Additionally, he is friendly and listens to my concerns.
November 20, 2024
5
Get in and out fairly quick, always friendly faces
November 19, 2024
5
The staff at the office were very friendly.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Ernesto Hernandez was great in explaining and going through all details about my condition and recommended next steps, it was a valuable appointment, thank you so much.
November 14, 2024
5
Well satisfied
October 20, 2024
5
Very pleased with the care!! Thank you!!
October 17, 2024
5
Trustful
October 14, 2024
5
Great
October 16, 2024
5
The care was all excellent. Thank you so much.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is a wonderful doctor he takes great care of me and his staff is super nice
February 7, 2025
5
Wonderful, compassionate care!
February 1, 2025
5
Everyone was wonderful
February 1, 2025
5
Positive experience, good parking
February 4, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is always very nice and helpful really do like him
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his team are outstanding and a great pleasure to work with!!
January 26, 2025
5
Great place
January 24, 2025
5
It is great to all you need in one place everyone is great
January 24, 2025
5
The doctor is great. The first doctor that I've seen ever in Wellstar that actually sat down and listened to all my needs, was very patient, and didn't want to get me out of there in five seconds. Great, great doctor. Great, great doctor. I would refer anybody to him at any time. A-1.
January 25, 2025
5
All praise
January 17, 2025
5
The best.
January 18, 2025
5
I found found everyone to be personable, caring, and professional. I could not have had a better experience! Thank you so much.
January 13, 2025
5
Doctor Hernandez and the staff was very professional and knowledgeable.
January 11, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor. I always leave my visits feeling that any questions I may have had, have been addressed in full and that I understand what and why I need to do to protect my health. He is very upbeat and makes me feel better any issues I may have.
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez, is a great physician. He takes time to explain things and make the patient feel at ease and informed. An asset to his profession.
December 29, 2024
5
Very amazing, kind doctor and nurse! Took all my worries into consideration and made sure to check everything possible to make sure I don't have heart issues. I appreciated the friendliness, kindness, and professionalism everyone in this facility showed. This office is full of some of the kindest people in Georgia.
December 28, 2024
5
They have always be wonderful to me
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is great. He just gave me the most efficient doctor's appointment I've ever experienced.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is an excellent Dr. He is courteous , professional, and a very good listener . He takes the time to answer all my questions . A very positive addition to Wellstar .
December 19, 2024
5
Cardiologist gave me confidence and explained all possibilities. Felt I was dealing with a professional in all aspects.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is courteous, thorough and professional. Additionally, he is friendly and listens to my concerns.
November 20, 2024
5
Get in and out fairly quick, always friendly faces
November 19, 2024
5
The staff at the office were very friendly.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Ernesto Hernandez was great in explaining and going through all details about my condition and recommended next steps, it was a valuable appointment, thank you so much.
November 14, 2024
5
Well satisfied
October 20, 2024
5
Very pleased with the care!! Thank you!!
October 17, 2024
5
Trustful
October 14, 2024
5
Great
October 16, 2024
5
The care was all excellent. Thank you so much.
October 16, 2024
1
Very rude. Office staff. I would never recommend them to anyone.
December 21, 2024
1
Very rude. Office staff. I would never recommend them to anyone.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is a wonderful doctor he takes great care of me and his staff is super nice
February 7, 2025
5
Wonderful, compassionate care!
February 1, 2025
5
Everyone was wonderful
February 1, 2025
5
Positive experience, good parking
February 4, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is always very nice and helpful really do like him
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his team are outstanding and a great pleasure to work with!!
January 26, 2025
5
Great place
January 24, 2025
5
It is great to all you need in one place everyone is great
January 24, 2025
5
The doctor is great. The first doctor that I've seen ever in Wellstar that actually sat down and listened to all my needs, was very patient, and didn't want to get me out of there in five seconds. Great, great doctor. Great, great doctor. I would refer anybody to him at any time. A-1.
January 25, 2025
5
All praise
January 17, 2025
5
The best.
January 18, 2025
5
I found found everyone to be personable, caring, and professional. I could not have had a better experience! Thank you so much.
January 13, 2025
5
Doctor Hernandez and the staff was very professional and knowledgeable.
January 11, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor. I always leave my visits feeling that any questions I may have had, have been addressed in full and that I understand what and why I need to do to protect my health. He is very upbeat and makes me feel better any issues I may have.
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez, is a great physician. He takes time to explain things and make the patient feel at ease and informed. An asset to his profession.
December 29, 2024
5
Very amazing, kind doctor and nurse! Took all my worries into consideration and made sure to check everything possible to make sure I don't have heart issues. I appreciated the friendliness, kindness, and professionalism everyone in this facility showed. This office is full of some of the kindest people in Georgia.
December 28, 2024
5
They have always be wonderful to me
December 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is great. He just gave me the most efficient doctor's appointment I've ever experienced.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is an excellent Dr. He is courteous , professional, and a very good listener . He takes the time to answer all my questions . A very positive addition to Wellstar .
December 19, 2024
5
Cardiologist gave me confidence and explained all possibilities. Felt I was dealing with a professional in all aspects.
November 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is courteous, thorough and professional. Additionally, he is friendly and listens to my concerns.
November 20, 2024
5
Get in and out fairly quick, always friendly faces
November 19, 2024
5
The staff at the office were very friendly.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Ernesto Hernandez was great in explaining and going through all details about my condition and recommended next steps, it was a valuable appointment, thank you so much.
November 14, 2024
5
Well satisfied
October 20, 2024
5
Very pleased with the care!! Thank you!!
October 17, 2024
5
Trustful
October 14, 2024
5
Great
October 16, 2024
5
The care was all excellent. Thank you so much.
October 16, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is a wonderful doctor he takes great care of me and his staff is super nice
February 7, 2025
5
Positive experience, good parking
February 4, 2025
5
Wonderful, compassionate care!
February 1, 2025
5
Everyone was wonderful
February 1, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is always very nice and helpful really do like him
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his team are outstanding and a great pleasure to work with!!
January 26, 2025
5
The doctor is great. The first doctor that I've seen ever in Wellstar that actually sat down and listened to all my needs, was very patient, and didn't want to get me out of there in five seconds. Great, great doctor. Great, great doctor. I would refer anybody to him at any time. A-1.
January 25, 2025
5
Great place
January 24, 2025
5
It is great to all you need in one place everyone is great
January 24, 2025
5
The best.
January 18, 2025
5
All praise
January 17, 2025
5
I found found everyone to be personable, caring, and professional. I could not have had a better experience! Thank you so much.
January 13, 2025
5
Doctor Hernandez and the staff was very professional and knowledgeable.
January 11, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor. I always leave my visits feeling that any questions I may have had, have been addressed in full and that I understand what and why I need to do to protect my health. He is very upbeat and makes me feel better any issues I may have.
January 9, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez, is a great physician. He takes time to explain things and make the patient feel at ease and informed. An asset to his profession.
December 29, 2024
5
Very amazing, kind doctor and nurse! Took all my worries into consideration and made sure to check everything possible to make sure I don't have heart issues. I appreciated the friendliness, kindness, and professionalism everyone in this facility showed. This office is full of some of the kindest people in Georgia.
December 28, 2024
5
They have always be wonderful to me
December 26, 2024
1
Very rude. Office staff. I would never recommend them to anyone.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is great. He just gave me the most efficient doctor's appointment I've ever experienced.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is an excellent Dr. He is courteous , professional, and a very good listener . He takes the time to answer all my questions . A very positive addition to Wellstar .
December 19, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is courteous, thorough and professional. Additionally, he is friendly and listens to my concerns.
November 20, 2024
5
Get in and out fairly quick, always friendly faces
November 19, 2024
5
Cardiologist gave me confidence and explained all possibilities. Felt I was dealing with a professional in all aspects.
November 16, 2024
5
The staff at the office were very friendly.
November 15, 2024
5
Dr. Ernesto Hernandez was great in explaining and going through all details about my condition and recommended next steps, it was a valuable appointment, thank you so much.
November 14, 2024
5
Well satisfied
October 20, 2024
5
Very pleased with the care!! Thank you!!
October 17, 2024
5
Great
October 16, 2024
5
The care was all excellent. Thank you so much.
October 16, 2024
5
Trustful
October 14, 2024
5
Trustful
October 14, 2024
5
The care was all excellent. Thank you so much.
October 16, 2024
5
Great
October 16, 2024
5
Very pleased with the care!! Thank you!!
October 17, 2024
5
Well satisfied
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Ernesto Hernandez was great in explaining and going through all details about my condition and recommended next steps, it was a valuable appointment, thank you so much.
November 14, 2024
5
The staff at the office were very friendly.
November 15, 2024
5
Cardiologist gave me confidence and explained all possibilities. Felt I was dealing with a professional in all aspects.
November 16, 2024
5
Get in and out fairly quick, always friendly faces
November 19, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is courteous, thorough and professional. Additionally, he is friendly and listens to my concerns.
November 20, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is an excellent Dr. He is courteous , professional, and a very good listener . He takes the time to answer all my questions . A very positive addition to Wellstar .
December 19, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is great. He just gave me the most efficient doctor's appointment I've ever experienced.
December 20, 2024
1
Very rude. Office staff. I would never recommend them to anyone.
December 21, 2024
5
They have always be wonderful to me
December 26, 2024
5
Very amazing, kind doctor and nurse! Took all my worries into consideration and made sure to check everything possible to make sure I don't have heart issues. I appreciated the friendliness, kindness, and professionalism everyone in this facility showed. This office is full of some of the kindest people in Georgia.
December 28, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez, is a great physician. He takes time to explain things and make the patient feel at ease and informed. An asset to his profession.
December 29, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful doctor. I always leave my visits feeling that any questions I may have had, have been addressed in full and that I understand what and why I need to do to protect my health. He is very upbeat and makes me feel better any issues I may have.
January 9, 2025
5
Doctor Hernandez and the staff was very professional and knowledgeable.
January 11, 2025
5
I found found everyone to be personable, caring, and professional. I could not have had a better experience! Thank you so much.
January 13, 2025
5
All praise
January 17, 2025
5
The best.
January 18, 2025
5
It is great to all you need in one place everyone is great
January 24, 2025
5
Great place
January 24, 2025
5
The doctor is great. The first doctor that I've seen ever in Wellstar that actually sat down and listened to all my needs, was very patient, and didn't want to get me out of there in five seconds. Great, great doctor. Great, great doctor. I would refer anybody to him at any time. A-1.
January 25, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his team are outstanding and a great pleasure to work with!!
January 26, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is always very nice and helpful really do like him
January 26, 2025
5
Everyone was wonderful
February 1, 2025
5
Wonderful, compassionate care!
February 1, 2025
5
Positive experience, good parking
February 4, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is a wonderful doctor he takes great care of me and his staff is super nice
February 7, 2025
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Ernesto Hernandez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010
Rating
4.8
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Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Universidad Central del Caribe
Residency
VA Medical Center San Juan
Fellowship
Ponce School of Medicine
Certifications
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Spoken Languages
English and Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/ernesto-hernandez-md
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