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Dr. Robert J. Hernandez MD

Dr. Robert J. Hernandez MD

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Patients Top Choice

<p>Patient Top Choice label is awarded to providers who have received a 5-star rating from their patients. Read more about our methodology <a target="_blank" href="https://health.usnews.com/health-care/top-doctors/articles/doctor-finder-data-sources-and-methodology#patient-experience">here</a>.</p>
5 / 5

Patient Rating

Dr. Robert J. Hernandez MD

Dr. Robert J. Hernandez MD

Overview

Dr. Robert J. Hernandez is an infectious disease specialist in Miami, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and Baptist Health Baptist Hospital. He received his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Robert J. Hernandez accepts Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Robert J. Hernandez is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Infectious Disease

Infectious disease (ID) doctors research, diagnose and treat diseases caused by microbes, including bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. ID doctors rarely see patients with common illnesses, such as the flu. Instead, they study rare and complicated infections.

Subspecialties

General Infectious Disease

Doctor's Details

Patient Awards

  • Patients' top choice award

    Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

  • Patients recommend

    Patients would recommend to friends and family.

  • Makes time for patients

    Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

  • Listens attentively

    Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

21 Reviews Total|1 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Fair

(2/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Excellent

(5/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Very Positive

(4/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hernandez

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Acute urinary tract infectionAn acute urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the urinary system, often causing pain and frequent urination.

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State Average
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Most

Acute skin infectionAcute skin infections, cellulitis, can result from bacteria, fungi, or viruses, causing redness, swelling, and discomfort.

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State Average
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Most

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

9240 Sw 72nd St, Suite 241, Miami, FL, 33173

(305) 271-1919

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Baptist Health Baptist Hospital

2

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

3

Larkin Community Hospital

Where does Dr. Hernandez practice?

Doctor’s Office

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Infectious Disease

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital

Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000-2003

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra

Medical School

Westchester Medical Center

Fellowship, Infectious Disease, 2003-2005

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Infectious Disease

FL State Medical License

Active through 2025

Publications

Group A Streptococcus Necrotizing Lymphadenitis: A Case Report.

Nathalie De Paz, Summer L Roorda, Robert Hernandez, Arian Pupo, Lexi R Frankel

Mixed Bullous-Eczematous Contact Dermatitis From a Black Henna Tattoo in an African American Female With Sickle Cell Disease With Post-Dermatitis Pain.

Dharam Persaud-Sharma, Marien Govea, Robert Hernandez

Medical Ethics and the Biopsychosocial Model for Patient Care: A Case Analysis for Improved Communication, Clinical Time, and Error Avoidance.

Dharam Persaud-Sharma, Marien Govea, Robert Hernandez

Entamoeba Histolytica: Updates in Clinical Manifestation, Pathogenesis, and Vaccine Development.

Kantor, M., Kantor, M., Kantor, M., Kantor, M., Abrantes, A., Abrantes, A., Abrantes, A., Abrantes, A., Estevez, A., Estevez, A., Estevez, A., Estevez, A., Schiller, A., Schiller, A., Schiller, A., Schiller, A., Torrent, J., Torrent, J., Torrent, J., Torrent, J., Gascon, J., Gascon, J., Gascon, J., Gascon, J., Hernandez, R., Hernandez, R., Hernandez, R., Hernandez, R., Ochner, C., Ochner, C., Ochner, C., Ochner, C.

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Dr. Hernandez's office is located at 9240 Sw 72nd St, Miami, FL. View the map.
Infectious disease (ID) doctors research, diagnose and treat diseases caused by microbes, including bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. ID doctors rarely see patients with common illnesses, such as the flu. Instead, they study rare and complicated infections. See all conditions on Dr. Hernandez's profile.

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Speaks English
Works at Baptist Health Baptist Hospital

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