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
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 354 patient ratings
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- Listened to me carefully
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Patient Reviews
4
They were more timely than my last appointment
July 8, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is so professional, yet so personable! He is great, and I recommend him any time I hear that someone is looking for a good cardiologist!
July 6, 2025
5
Great service
July 4, 2025
2
Today I'm upset with Wellstar. Give me time to cool down and maybe I can give a better rating.
July 4, 2025
5
I've known Dr. Hernandez for a couple of years and like and trust him a lot. Today, though, I was also very impressed with Sydney. She is terrific! She was very thorough, professional, and personable.
July 4, 2025
4
Dr. Ernesto has been one of the best doctors I've ever had, and I truly appreciate everything he does for me.
July 4, 2025
5
A rarity for me. My appointment was 10:00 am and I was called back at 10:00. The nurse did her tasks as soon as I got in the room, the Doctor came in as soon as she left. He was well versed on my condition and past treatments. Was a productive visit with no wasted time.
June 29, 2025
4
I thought the office as a whole was well run.
June 27, 2025
5
And I have referred friends to the WellStar system. Just look at my records and you will see how well they have taken care of me. Keep up the good work.
June 26, 2025
5
He was very friendly and answered all my questions. He did not rush me at all and made me feel comfortable.
June 26, 2025
5
Very satisfying
July 4, 2025
5
I have always found this practice to be very welcoming and very knowledgeable about any problem I have. And everybody's always been very kind and very supportive. And I think Dr. Hernandez is absolutely one of the best cardiologists in this area. I'd like to put that all down. Thank you, bye.
June 25, 2025
5
Exceptional!
June 22, 2025
5
Amazing doctor, great bedside manner and very knowledgeable
June 21, 2025
5
Excellent attention.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is the best.
June 21, 2025
5
It was very Great
June 21, 2025
5
Everything was great!
June 20, 2025
5
In-N-Out very quick staff very nice. DOC is always a pleasure to deal with.
May 22, 2025
5
outstanding doctor who knows his way around the heart and the cardiac region.
May 14, 2025
5
Excellent, very professional service
May 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant experience
May 9, 2025
5
Doctor is always very pleasant.
May 9, 2025
5
I love Dr Hernandez!!!!
May 8, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff have always been amazing. Dr. Hernandez had always taken the time to hear me out and answer any of my questions!
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez was fantastic. He listened to me and understood what my concerns were, but more importantly, he took time to read my chart and came up with a plan for treatment.
April 30, 2025
5
Amazing Visit
April 27, 2025
4
Everything is positive, they have good service and the health workers are very professional in what they do.
April 27, 2025
5
Very nice experience. On time, very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.
April 27, 2025
5
Excellent team that Dr Hernandez has working there with him. Great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is so professional, yet so personable! He is great, and I recommend him any time I hear that someone is looking for a good cardiologist!
July 6, 2025
5
Great service
July 4, 2025
5
I've known Dr. Hernandez for a couple of years and like and trust him a lot. Today, though, I was also very impressed with Sydney. She is terrific! She was very thorough, professional, and personable.
July 4, 2025
5
A rarity for me. My appointment was 10:00 am and I was called back at 10:00. The nurse did her tasks as soon as I got in the room, the Doctor came in as soon as she left. He was well versed on my condition and past treatments. Was a productive visit with no wasted time.
June 29, 2025
5
And I have referred friends to the WellStar system. Just look at my records and you will see how well they have taken care of me. Keep up the good work.
June 26, 2025
5
He was very friendly and answered all my questions. He did not rush me at all and made me feel comfortable.
June 26, 2025
5
Very satisfying
July 4, 2025
5
I have always found this practice to be very welcoming and very knowledgeable about any problem I have. And everybody's always been very kind and very supportive. And I think Dr. Hernandez is absolutely one of the best cardiologists in this area. I'd like to put that all down. Thank you, bye.
June 25, 2025
5
Exceptional!
June 22, 2025
5
Amazing doctor, great bedside manner and very knowledgeable
June 21, 2025
5
Excellent attention.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is the best.
June 21, 2025
5
It was very Great
June 21, 2025
5
Everything was great!
June 20, 2025
5
In-N-Out very quick staff very nice. DOC is always a pleasure to deal with.
May 22, 2025
5
outstanding doctor who knows his way around the heart and the cardiac region.
May 14, 2025
5
Excellent, very professional service
May 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant experience
May 9, 2025
5
Doctor is always very pleasant.
May 9, 2025
5
I love Dr Hernandez!!!!
May 8, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff have always been amazing. Dr. Hernandez had always taken the time to hear me out and answer any of my questions!
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez was fantastic. He listened to me and understood what my concerns were, but more importantly, he took time to read my chart and came up with a plan for treatment.
April 30, 2025
5
Amazing Visit
April 27, 2025
5
Very nice experience. On time, very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.
April 27, 2025
5
Excellent team that Dr Hernandez has working there with him. Great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
4
They were more timely than my last appointment
July 8, 2025
4
Dr. Ernesto has been one of the best doctors I've ever had, and I truly appreciate everything he does for me.
July 4, 2025
4
I thought the office as a whole was well run.
June 27, 2025
4
Everything is positive, they have good service and the health workers are very professional in what they do.
April 27, 2025
2
Today I'm upset with Wellstar. Give me time to cool down and maybe I can give a better rating.
July 4, 2025
2
Today I'm upset with Wellstar. Give me time to cool down and maybe I can give a better rating.
July 4, 2025
4
They were more timely than my last appointment
July 8, 2025
4
Dr. Ernesto has been one of the best doctors I've ever had, and I truly appreciate everything he does for me.
July 4, 2025
4
I thought the office as a whole was well run.
June 27, 2025
4
Everything is positive, they have good service and the health workers are very professional in what they do.
April 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is so professional, yet so personable! He is great, and I recommend him any time I hear that someone is looking for a good cardiologist!
July 6, 2025
5
Great service
July 4, 2025
5
I've known Dr. Hernandez for a couple of years and like and trust him a lot. Today, though, I was also very impressed with Sydney. She is terrific! She was very thorough, professional, and personable.
July 4, 2025
5
A rarity for me. My appointment was 10:00 am and I was called back at 10:00. The nurse did her tasks as soon as I got in the room, the Doctor came in as soon as she left. He was well versed on my condition and past treatments. Was a productive visit with no wasted time.
June 29, 2025
5
And I have referred friends to the WellStar system. Just look at my records and you will see how well they have taken care of me. Keep up the good work.
June 26, 2025
5
He was very friendly and answered all my questions. He did not rush me at all and made me feel comfortable.
June 26, 2025
5
Very satisfying
July 4, 2025
5
I have always found this practice to be very welcoming and very knowledgeable about any problem I have. And everybody's always been very kind and very supportive. And I think Dr. Hernandez is absolutely one of the best cardiologists in this area. I'd like to put that all down. Thank you, bye.
June 25, 2025
5
Exceptional!
June 22, 2025
5
Amazing doctor, great bedside manner and very knowledgeable
June 21, 2025
5
Excellent attention.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is the best.
June 21, 2025
5
It was very Great
June 21, 2025
5
Everything was great!
June 20, 2025
5
In-N-Out very quick staff very nice. DOC is always a pleasure to deal with.
May 22, 2025
5
outstanding doctor who knows his way around the heart and the cardiac region.
May 14, 2025
5
Excellent, very professional service
May 10, 2025
5
Very pleasant experience
May 9, 2025
5
Doctor is always very pleasant.
May 9, 2025
5
I love Dr Hernandez!!!!
May 8, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff have always been amazing. Dr. Hernandez had always taken the time to hear me out and answer any of my questions!
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez was fantastic. He listened to me and understood what my concerns were, but more importantly, he took time to read my chart and came up with a plan for treatment.
April 30, 2025
5
Amazing Visit
April 27, 2025
5
Very nice experience. On time, very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.
April 27, 2025
5
Excellent team that Dr Hernandez has working there with him. Great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
4
They were more timely than my last appointment
July 8, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is so professional, yet so personable! He is great, and I recommend him any time I hear that someone is looking for a good cardiologist!
July 6, 2025
4
Dr. Ernesto has been one of the best doctors I've ever had, and I truly appreciate everything he does for me.
July 4, 2025
5
Great service
July 4, 2025
2
Today I'm upset with Wellstar. Give me time to cool down and maybe I can give a better rating.
July 4, 2025
5
I've known Dr. Hernandez for a couple of years and like and trust him a lot. Today, though, I was also very impressed with Sydney. She is terrific! She was very thorough, professional, and personable.
July 4, 2025
5
Very satisfying
July 4, 2025
5
A rarity for me. My appointment was 10:00 am and I was called back at 10:00. The nurse did her tasks as soon as I got in the room, the Doctor came in as soon as she left. He was well versed on my condition and past treatments. Was a productive visit with no wasted time.
June 29, 2025
4
I thought the office as a whole was well run.
June 27, 2025
5
And I have referred friends to the WellStar system. Just look at my records and you will see how well they have taken care of me. Keep up the good work.
June 26, 2025
5
He was very friendly and answered all my questions. He did not rush me at all and made me feel comfortable.
June 26, 2025
5
I have always found this practice to be very welcoming and very knowledgeable about any problem I have. And everybody's always been very kind and very supportive. And I think Dr. Hernandez is absolutely one of the best cardiologists in this area. I'd like to put that all down. Thank you, bye.
June 25, 2025
5
Exceptional!
June 22, 2025
5
Amazing doctor, great bedside manner and very knowledgeable
June 21, 2025
5
Excellent attention.
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is the best.
June 21, 2025
5
It was very Great
June 21, 2025
5
Everything was great!
June 20, 2025
5
In-N-Out very quick staff very nice. DOC is always a pleasure to deal with.
May 22, 2025
5
outstanding doctor who knows his way around the heart and the cardiac region.
May 14, 2025
5
Excellent, very professional service
May 10, 2025
5
Doctor is always very pleasant.
May 9, 2025
5
Very pleasant experience
May 9, 2025
5
I love Dr Hernandez!!!!
May 8, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff have always been amazing. Dr. Hernandez had always taken the time to hear me out and answer any of my questions!
May 2, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez was fantastic. He listened to me and understood what my concerns were, but more importantly, he took time to read my chart and came up with a plan for treatment.
April 30, 2025
5
Amazing Visit
April 27, 2025
4
Everything is positive, they have good service and the health workers are very professional in what they do.
April 27, 2025
5
Very nice experience. On time, very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.
April 27, 2025
5
Excellent team that Dr Hernandez has working there with him. Great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
5
Excellent team that Dr Hernandez has working there with him. Great Doctor.
April 24, 2025
5
Very nice experience. On time, very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.
April 27, 2025
4
Everything is positive, they have good service and the health workers are very professional in what they do.
April 27, 2025
5
Amazing Visit
April 27, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez was fantastic. He listened to me and understood what my concerns were, but more importantly, he took time to read my chart and came up with a plan for treatment.
April 30, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez and his staff have always been amazing. Dr. Hernandez had always taken the time to hear me out and answer any of my questions!
May 2, 2025
5
I love Dr Hernandez!!!!
May 8, 2025
5
Very pleasant experience
May 9, 2025
5
Doctor is always very pleasant.
May 9, 2025
5
Excellent, very professional service
May 10, 2025
5
outstanding doctor who knows his way around the heart and the cardiac region.
May 14, 2025
5
In-N-Out very quick staff very nice. DOC is always a pleasure to deal with.
May 22, 2025
5
Everything was great!
June 20, 2025
5
It was very Great
June 21, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is the best.
June 21, 2025
5
Excellent attention.
June 21, 2025
5
Amazing doctor, great bedside manner and very knowledgeable
June 21, 2025
5
Exceptional!
June 22, 2025
5
I have always found this practice to be very welcoming and very knowledgeable about any problem I have. And everybody's always been very kind and very supportive. And I think Dr. Hernandez is absolutely one of the best cardiologists in this area. I'd like to put that all down. Thank you, bye.
June 25, 2025
5
He was very friendly and answered all my questions. He did not rush me at all and made me feel comfortable.
June 26, 2025
5
And I have referred friends to the WellStar system. Just look at my records and you will see how well they have taken care of me. Keep up the good work.
June 26, 2025
4
I thought the office as a whole was well run.
June 27, 2025
5
A rarity for me. My appointment was 10:00 am and I was called back at 10:00. The nurse did her tasks as soon as I got in the room, the Doctor came in as soon as she left. He was well versed on my condition and past treatments. Was a productive visit with no wasted time.
June 29, 2025
5
Very satisfying
July 4, 2025
5
I've known Dr. Hernandez for a couple of years and like and trust him a lot. Today, though, I was also very impressed with Sydney. She is terrific! She was very thorough, professional, and personable.
July 4, 2025
2
Today I'm upset with Wellstar. Give me time to cool down and maybe I can give a better rating.
July 4, 2025
5
Great service
July 4, 2025
4
Dr. Ernesto has been one of the best doctors I've ever had, and I truly appreciate everything he does for me.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Hernandez is so professional, yet so personable! He is great, and I recommend him any time I hear that someone is looking for a good cardiologist!
July 6, 2025
4
They were more timely than my last appointment
July 8, 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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