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
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- VA Medical Center San Juan
Fellowship
- Ponce School of Medicine
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)
- Congestive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 330 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
EXcellent staff. Very efficient.
October 14, 2025
5
Consideration, knowledge and professionalism are some of the most important factors in selecting and staying with a medical practice. I felt heard and safe. I will recommend to others.
October 9, 2025
5
Very pleased no complaints
October 5, 2025
5
Not sure what provider is so I'll say Dr. Hernandez is the greatest
September 28, 2025
5
Courteous and professional!
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hernendez is a wonderful, caring doctor. He listens intently, ask questions and takes time to answer yours. I am so thankful for him.
September 26, 2025
5
I have "White Coat" syndrome, the staff and Doctor were very reassuring and made me feel very comfortable.
September 26, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
September 24, 2025
5
Gracias Dr Hernandez, my dear Sidney and cold hands Tracey, you all made me feel superb.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is a very personable guy. I always enjoy talking to him.
September 22, 2025
5
I've never had anything but good experiences with Dr. Hernandez & his staff.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez and staff are always available to help me solve problems and clarify concerns. I an extremely happy with them all!
September 21, 2025
5
Excellent as expected!!!!
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is patient care oriented and very responsive to patient concerns; he takes time for explanations and chart/medication findings and renewals... I would/have trust ed this physician with my care! Kim the nurse practitioner also is very responsive and provides quality patient care as she conducted critical EKG testing and vitals.... Great team at Wellstar Cherokee park! Finally Dr Hernandez takes the time to walk with you and show you out upon appointment completion ....this is never seen by other providers I have visited and demonstrates care , concern, and follow up....
September 6, 2025
5
The personnel are courteous & knowledgeable. I felt comfortable during my visit.
September 1, 2025
5
I have been seeing Dr. Hernandez for about four years. He is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I appreciate the fact that he takes his time to answer the many questions I have regarding my condition. I would highly recommend him.
September 1, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff members
August 30, 2025
5
Great staff!!!
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez answered all of my questions like I needed him to. He's taking care of what I need him to, and I just adore him.
August 27, 2025
5
Excellent service.
August 23, 2025
5
I have already referred two people! ?
August 22, 2025
5
I really like Dr. Hernandez. The nurse was really sweet also.
August 10, 2025
5
Great staff and doctor answered all my concerns
August 10, 2025
5
Excellent. Always, always excellent.
August 8, 2025
5
Love Dr Hernandez, he is so kind.
August 7, 2025
5
My son is in excellent care and if I ever needed a cardiologist, I would hope to be able to use group.
August 6, 2025
5
Love the staff.
July 14, 2025
5
Good experience!
July 13, 2025
5
Very satisfied, a very professional service from both Dr. Hernandez and the rest of the staff.
July 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Holly Springs and Urgent Care both have been perfect for my health care. Thanks
July 11, 2025
5
EXcellent staff. Very efficient.
October 14, 2025
5
Consideration, knowledge and professionalism are some of the most important factors in selecting and staying with a medical practice. I felt heard and safe. I will recommend to others.
October 9, 2025
5
Very pleased no complaints
October 5, 2025
5
Not sure what provider is so I'll say Dr. Hernandez is the greatest
September 28, 2025
5
Courteous and professional!
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hernendez is a wonderful, caring doctor. He listens intently, ask questions and takes time to answer yours. I am so thankful for him.
September 26, 2025
5
I have "White Coat" syndrome, the staff and Doctor were very reassuring and made me feel very comfortable.
September 26, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
September 24, 2025
5
Gracias Dr Hernandez, my dear Sidney and cold hands Tracey, you all made me feel superb.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is a very personable guy. I always enjoy talking to him.
September 22, 2025
5
I've never had anything but good experiences with Dr. Hernandez & his staff.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez and staff are always available to help me solve problems and clarify concerns. I an extremely happy with them all!
September 21, 2025
5
Excellent as expected!!!!
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is patient care oriented and very responsive to patient concerns; he takes time for explanations and chart/medication findings and renewals... I would/have trust ed this physician with my care! Kim the nurse practitioner also is very responsive and provides quality patient care as she conducted critical EKG testing and vitals.... Great team at Wellstar Cherokee park! Finally Dr Hernandez takes the time to walk with you and show you out upon appointment completion ....this is never seen by other providers I have visited and demonstrates care , concern, and follow up....
September 6, 2025
5
The personnel are courteous & knowledgeable. I felt comfortable during my visit.
September 1, 2025
5
I have been seeing Dr. Hernandez for about four years. He is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I appreciate the fact that he takes his time to answer the many questions I have regarding my condition. I would highly recommend him.
September 1, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff members
August 30, 2025
5
Great staff!!!
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez answered all of my questions like I needed him to. He's taking care of what I need him to, and I just adore him.
August 27, 2025
5
Excellent service.
August 23, 2025
5
I have already referred two people! ?
August 22, 2025
5
I really like Dr. Hernandez. The nurse was really sweet also.
August 10, 2025
5
Great staff and doctor answered all my concerns
August 10, 2025
5
Excellent. Always, always excellent.
August 8, 2025
5
Love Dr Hernandez, he is so kind.
August 7, 2025
5
My son is in excellent care and if I ever needed a cardiologist, I would hope to be able to use group.
August 6, 2025
5
Love the staff.
July 14, 2025
5
Good experience!
July 13, 2025
5
Very satisfied, a very professional service from both Dr. Hernandez and the rest of the staff.
July 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Holly Springs and Urgent Care both have been perfect for my health care. Thanks
July 11, 2025
5
EXcellent staff. Very efficient.
October 14, 2025
5
Consideration, knowledge and professionalism are some of the most important factors in selecting and staying with a medical practice. I felt heard and safe. I will recommend to others.
October 9, 2025
5
Very pleased no complaints
October 5, 2025
5
Not sure what provider is so I'll say Dr. Hernandez is the greatest
September 28, 2025
5
Courteous and professional!
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hernendez is a wonderful, caring doctor. He listens intently, ask questions and takes time to answer yours. I am so thankful for him.
September 26, 2025
5
I have "White Coat" syndrome, the staff and Doctor were very reassuring and made me feel very comfortable.
September 26, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
September 24, 2025
5
Gracias Dr Hernandez, my dear Sidney and cold hands Tracey, you all made me feel superb.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is a very personable guy. I always enjoy talking to him.
September 22, 2025
5
I've never had anything but good experiences with Dr. Hernandez & his staff.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez and staff are always available to help me solve problems and clarify concerns. I an extremely happy with them all!
September 21, 2025
5
Excellent as expected!!!!
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is patient care oriented and very responsive to patient concerns; he takes time for explanations and chart/medication findings and renewals... I would/have trust ed this physician with my care! Kim the nurse practitioner also is very responsive and provides quality patient care as she conducted critical EKG testing and vitals.... Great team at Wellstar Cherokee park! Finally Dr Hernandez takes the time to walk with you and show you out upon appointment completion ....this is never seen by other providers I have visited and demonstrates care , concern, and follow up....
September 6, 2025
5
The personnel are courteous & knowledgeable. I felt comfortable during my visit.
September 1, 2025
5
I have been seeing Dr. Hernandez for about four years. He is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I appreciate the fact that he takes his time to answer the many questions I have regarding my condition. I would highly recommend him.
September 1, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff members
August 30, 2025
5
Great staff!!!
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez answered all of my questions like I needed him to. He's taking care of what I need him to, and I just adore him.
August 27, 2025
5
Excellent service.
August 23, 2025
5
I have already referred two people! ?
August 22, 2025
5
I really like Dr. Hernandez. The nurse was really sweet also.
August 10, 2025
5
Great staff and doctor answered all my concerns
August 10, 2025
5
Excellent. Always, always excellent.
August 8, 2025
5
Love Dr Hernandez, he is so kind.
August 7, 2025
5
My son is in excellent care and if I ever needed a cardiologist, I would hope to be able to use group.
August 6, 2025
5
Love the staff.
July 14, 2025
5
Good experience!
July 13, 2025
5
Very satisfied, a very professional service from both Dr. Hernandez and the rest of the staff.
July 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Holly Springs and Urgent Care both have been perfect for my health care. Thanks
July 11, 2025
5
EXcellent staff. Very efficient.
October 14, 2025
5
Consideration, knowledge and professionalism are some of the most important factors in selecting and staying with a medical practice. I felt heard and safe. I will recommend to others.
October 9, 2025
5
Very pleased no complaints
October 5, 2025
5
Not sure what provider is so I'll say Dr. Hernandez is the greatest
September 28, 2025
5
Courteous and professional!
September 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hernendez is a wonderful, caring doctor. He listens intently, ask questions and takes time to answer yours. I am so thankful for him.
September 26, 2025
5
I have "White Coat" syndrome, the staff and Doctor were very reassuring and made me feel very comfortable.
September 26, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
September 24, 2025
5
I've never had anything but good experiences with Dr. Hernandez & his staff.
September 22, 2025
5
Gracias Dr Hernandez, my dear Sidney and cold hands Tracey, you all made me feel superb.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is a very personable guy. I always enjoy talking to him.
September 22, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez and staff are always available to help me solve problems and clarify concerns. I an extremely happy with them all!
September 21, 2025
5
Excellent as expected!!!!
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is patient care oriented and very responsive to patient concerns; he takes time for explanations and chart/medication findings and renewals... I would/have trust ed this physician with my care! Kim the nurse practitioner also is very responsive and provides quality patient care as she conducted critical EKG testing and vitals.... Great team at Wellstar Cherokee park! Finally Dr Hernandez takes the time to walk with you and show you out upon appointment completion ....this is never seen by other providers I have visited and demonstrates care , concern, and follow up....
September 6, 2025
5
I have been seeing Dr. Hernandez for about four years. He is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I appreciate the fact that he takes his time to answer the many questions I have regarding my condition. I would highly recommend him.
September 1, 2025
5
The personnel are courteous & knowledgeable. I felt comfortable during my visit.
September 1, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff members
August 30, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez answered all of my questions like I needed him to. He's taking care of what I need him to, and I just adore him.
August 27, 2025
5
Great staff!!!
August 24, 2025
5
Excellent service.
August 23, 2025
5
I have already referred two people! ?
August 22, 2025
5
I really like Dr. Hernandez. The nurse was really sweet also.
August 10, 2025
5
Great staff and doctor answered all my concerns
August 10, 2025
5
Excellent. Always, always excellent.
August 8, 2025
5
Love Dr Hernandez, he is so kind.
August 7, 2025
5
My son is in excellent care and if I ever needed a cardiologist, I would hope to be able to use group.
August 6, 2025
5
Love the staff.
July 14, 2025
5
Good experience!
July 13, 2025
5
Very satisfied, a very professional service from both Dr. Hernandez and the rest of the staff.
July 12, 2025
5
Wellstar Holly Springs and Urgent Care both have been perfect for my health care. Thanks
July 11, 2025
5
Wellstar Holly Springs and Urgent Care both have been perfect for my health care. Thanks
July 11, 2025
5
Very satisfied, a very professional service from both Dr. Hernandez and the rest of the staff.
July 12, 2025
5
Good experience!
July 13, 2025
5
Love the staff.
July 14, 2025
5
My son is in excellent care and if I ever needed a cardiologist, I would hope to be able to use group.
August 6, 2025
5
Love Dr Hernandez, he is so kind.
August 7, 2025
5
Excellent. Always, always excellent.
August 8, 2025
5
Great staff and doctor answered all my concerns
August 10, 2025
5
I really like Dr. Hernandez. The nurse was really sweet also.
August 10, 2025
5
I have already referred two people! ?
August 22, 2025
5
Excellent service.
August 23, 2025
5
Great staff!!!
August 24, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez answered all of my questions like I needed him to. He's taking care of what I need him to, and I just adore him.
August 27, 2025
5
Great Doctor and staff members
August 30, 2025
5
The personnel are courteous & knowledgeable. I felt comfortable during my visit.
September 1, 2025
5
I have been seeing Dr. Hernandez for about four years. He is extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. I appreciate the fact that he takes his time to answer the many questions I have regarding my condition. I would highly recommend him.
September 1, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is patient care oriented and very responsive to patient concerns; he takes time for explanations and chart/medication findings and renewals... I would/have trust ed this physician with my care! Kim the nurse practitioner also is very responsive and provides quality patient care as she conducted critical EKG testing and vitals.... Great team at Wellstar Cherokee park! Finally Dr Hernandez takes the time to walk with you and show you out upon appointment completion ....this is never seen by other providers I have visited and demonstrates care , concern, and follow up....
September 6, 2025
5
Excellent as expected!!!!
September 20, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez and staff are always available to help me solve problems and clarify concerns. I an extremely happy with them all!
September 21, 2025
5
Dr Hernandez is a very personable guy. I always enjoy talking to him.
September 22, 2025
5
Gracias Dr Hernandez, my dear Sidney and cold hands Tracey, you all made me feel superb.
September 22, 2025
5
I've never had anything but good experiences with Dr. Hernandez & his staff.
September 22, 2025
5
Great Doctor.
September 24, 2025
5
I have "White Coat" syndrome, the staff and Doctor were very reassuring and made me feel very comfortable.
September 26, 2025
5
Dr. Hernendez is a wonderful, caring doctor. He listens intently, ask questions and takes time to answer yours. I am so thankful for him.
September 26, 2025
5
Courteous and professional!
September 27, 2025
5
Not sure what provider is so I'll say Dr. Hernandez is the greatest
September 28, 2025
5
Very pleased no complaints
October 5, 2025
5
Consideration, knowledge and professionalism are some of the most important factors in selecting and staying with a medical practice. I felt heard and safe. I will recommend to others.
October 9, 2025
5
EXcellent staff. Very efficient.
October 14, 2025
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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