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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
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
Congenital Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 376 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
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
I appreciate Dr. Hernandez for his approach to his patients. He treats them as an individual, not a number.
October 15, 2024
5
I had excellent care. I wouldn't change a thing.
October 13, 2024
5
Long time customer. Good people!
October 11, 2024
5
Thanks
October 6, 2024
5
Very nice staff all around!
October 5, 2024
5
Great time no problem enjoyed no problem
October 5, 2024
5
Always a good experience.
October 4, 2024
5
EXCELLENT team of folks at WS Cherokee Cardiology! They all need a raise!!
October 4, 2024
5
Very nice very helpful
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is great. I do worry about his health sometimes.
September 29, 2024
5
They are the best!
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful and caring doctor who listens and gives knowledgeable feedback. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist.
September 27, 2024
5
Doc H is the best great staff too really like his nurse also. Great care
September 26, 2024
5
I was blessed to be treated as good as I was
September 22, 2024
5
I liked meeting the staff, they were very pleasant and helpful. The WellStar building was very well built with good design & decor.
September 22, 2024
5
I remain loyal to Dr. Hernandez and his staff. They've been great. I have no complaints in any emergency or any time I needed a walk-in of any sort in the past. They've always been very, very helpful. I have no complaints at all.
September 4, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez & staff are a pleasure to visit for checkups, instilling a feeling of caring and reducing my "white coat" syndrome BP levels to what I measure at home.
September 1, 2024
5
I have been going here for many years and they have always treated us with care. Everyone has always been friendly World definitely recommend them.
September 2, 2024
5
Excellent care
September 1, 2024
5
Staff is very helpful and supportive
August 31, 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
I appreciate Dr. Hernandez for his approach to his patients. He treats them as an individual, not a number.
October 15, 2024
5
I had excellent care. I wouldn't change a thing.
October 13, 2024
5
Long time customer. Good people!
October 11, 2024
5
Thanks
October 6, 2024
5
Very nice staff all around!
October 5, 2024
5
Great time no problem enjoyed no problem
October 5, 2024
5
Always a good experience.
October 4, 2024
5
EXCELLENT team of folks at WS Cherokee Cardiology! They all need a raise!!
October 4, 2024
5
Very nice very helpful
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is great. I do worry about his health sometimes.
September 29, 2024
5
They are the best!
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful and caring doctor who listens and gives knowledgeable feedback. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist.
September 27, 2024
5
Doc H is the best great staff too really like his nurse also. Great care
September 26, 2024
5
I was blessed to be treated as good as I was
September 22, 2024
5
I liked meeting the staff, they were very pleasant and helpful. The WellStar building was very well built with good design & decor.
September 22, 2024
5
I remain loyal to Dr. Hernandez and his staff. They've been great. I have no complaints in any emergency or any time I needed a walk-in of any sort in the past. They've always been very, very helpful. I have no complaints at all.
September 4, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez & staff are a pleasure to visit for checkups, instilling a feeling of caring and reducing my "white coat" syndrome BP levels to what I measure at home.
September 1, 2024
5
I have been going here for many years and they have always treated us with care. Everyone has always been friendly World definitely recommend them.
September 2, 2024
5
Excellent care
September 1, 2024
5
Staff is very helpful and supportive
August 31, 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
I appreciate Dr. Hernandez for his approach to his patients. He treats them as an individual, not a number.
October 15, 2024
5
I had excellent care. I wouldn't change a thing.
October 13, 2024
5
Long time customer. Good people!
October 11, 2024
5
Thanks
October 6, 2024
5
Very nice staff all around!
October 5, 2024
5
Great time no problem enjoyed no problem
October 5, 2024
5
Always a good experience.
October 4, 2024
5
EXCELLENT team of folks at WS Cherokee Cardiology! They all need a raise!!
October 4, 2024
5
Very nice very helpful
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is great. I do worry about his health sometimes.
September 29, 2024
5
They are the best!
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful and caring doctor who listens and gives knowledgeable feedback. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist.
September 27, 2024
5
Doc H is the best great staff too really like his nurse also. Great care
September 26, 2024
5
I was blessed to be treated as good as I was
September 22, 2024
5
I liked meeting the staff, they were very pleasant and helpful. The WellStar building was very well built with good design & decor.
September 22, 2024
5
I remain loyal to Dr. Hernandez and his staff. They've been great. I have no complaints in any emergency or any time I needed a walk-in of any sort in the past. They've always been very, very helpful. I have no complaints at all.
September 4, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez & staff are a pleasure to visit for checkups, instilling a feeling of caring and reducing my "white coat" syndrome BP levels to what I measure at home.
September 1, 2024
5
I have been going here for many years and they have always treated us with care. Everyone has always been friendly World definitely recommend them.
September 2, 2024
5
Excellent care
September 1, 2024
5
Staff is very helpful and supportive
August 31, 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
I appreciate Dr. Hernandez for his approach to his patients. He treats them as an individual, not a number.
October 15, 2024
5
Trustful
October 14, 2024
5
I had excellent care. I wouldn't change a thing.
October 13, 2024
5
Long time customer. Good people!
October 11, 2024
5
Thanks
October 6, 2024
5
Great time no problem enjoyed no problem
October 5, 2024
5
Very nice staff all around!
October 5, 2024
5
Always a good experience.
October 4, 2024
5
EXCELLENT team of folks at WS Cherokee Cardiology! They all need a raise!!
October 4, 2024
5
Very nice very helpful
September 29, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is great. I do worry about his health sometimes.
September 29, 2024
5
They are the best!
September 27, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful and caring doctor who listens and gives knowledgeable feedback. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist.
September 27, 2024
5
Doc H is the best great staff too really like his nurse also. Great care
September 26, 2024
5
I was blessed to be treated as good as I was
September 22, 2024
5
I liked meeting the staff, they were very pleasant and helpful. The WellStar building was very well built with good design & decor.
September 22, 2024
5
I remain loyal to Dr. Hernandez and his staff. They've been great. I have no complaints in any emergency or any time I needed a walk-in of any sort in the past. They've always been very, very helpful. I have no complaints at all.
September 4, 2024
5
I have been going here for many years and they have always treated us with care. Everyone has always been friendly World definitely recommend them.
September 2, 2024
5
Excellent care
September 1, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez & staff are a pleasure to visit for checkups, instilling a feeling of caring and reducing my "white coat" syndrome BP levels to what I measure at home.
September 1, 2024
5
Staff is very helpful and supportive
August 31, 2024
5
Staff is very helpful and supportive
August 31, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez & staff are a pleasure to visit for checkups, instilling a feeling of caring and reducing my "white coat" syndrome BP levels to what I measure at home.
September 1, 2024
5
Excellent care
September 1, 2024
5
I have been going here for many years and they have always treated us with care. Everyone has always been friendly World definitely recommend them.
September 2, 2024
5
I remain loyal to Dr. Hernandez and his staff. They've been great. I have no complaints in any emergency or any time I needed a walk-in of any sort in the past. They've always been very, very helpful. I have no complaints at all.
September 4, 2024
5
I liked meeting the staff, they were very pleasant and helpful. The WellStar building was very well built with good design & decor.
September 22, 2024
5
I was blessed to be treated as good as I was
September 22, 2024
5
Doc H is the best great staff too really like his nurse also. Great care
September 26, 2024
5
Dr. Hernandez is a wonderful and caring doctor who listens and gives knowledgeable feedback. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist.
September 27, 2024
5
They are the best!
September 27, 2024
5
Dr Hernandez is great. I do worry about his health sometimes.
September 29, 2024
5
Very nice very helpful
September 29, 2024
5
EXCELLENT team of folks at WS Cherokee Cardiology! They all need a raise!!
October 4, 2024
5
Always a good experience.
October 4, 2024
5
Very nice staff all around!
October 5, 2024
5
Great time no problem enjoyed no problem
October 5, 2024
5
Thanks
October 6, 2024
5
Long time customer. Good people!
October 11, 2024
5
I had excellent care. I wouldn't change a thing.
October 13, 2024
5
Trustful
October 14, 2024
5
I appreciate Dr. Hernandez for his approach to his patients. He treats them as an individual, not a number.
October 15, 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
Ernesto Hernandez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Specialist with Wellstar since 2010
