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Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM

4.6

271 ratings

Podiatrist (DPM)

Podiatry

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown

858-499-2600
Fax: 619-446-1734

300 Fir Street
Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92101

Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

619-644-6750
Fax: 619-644-6930

5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 1
La Mesa, CA 91942-3009

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Location and phone

  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown

    300 Fir Street
    Floor 3
    San Diego, CA 92101
    Get directions

    858-499-2600
    Fax: 619-446-1734

  2. Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

    5525 Grossmont Center Drive
    Floor 1
    La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
    Get directions

    619-644-6750
    Fax: 619-644-6930

Care schedule

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300 Fir Street

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About Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM

Age: 52
In practice since: 2014
Gender: Male
Languages: Spanish

Education

Kaiser Permanente: Residency
Kaiser Permanente: Internship
California College Of Podiatric Medicine: Medical School

Hospital affiliation

NPI

1609181437

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Insurance plans accepted

Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

Insurance plans accepted

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Ratings and reviews

4.6

271 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.6

Provider discussed treatment options

4.6

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.6

Provider included you in decisions

4.7

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.5

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

January 17, 2026

5.0

I feel very confident in Dr Hernandez's experience and abilities. Great Dr !

Verified Patient

January 12, 2026

5.0

Great

Verified Patient

January 11, 2026

4.2

Dr Hernandez is the real deal. He takes the time to listen to me and gives me helpful tips to manage for the pain. He also has a story about everything which are all very funny. He is very relatable, knowledgeable, and makes me at ease throughout this process.

Verified Patient

January 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hernandez was very kind, professional, knowledgeable & friendly. He administered much needed treatments for my right foot ongoing pain. I'm very thankful for the doctors caring demeanor & his expertise in applying a cortisone shot in my right foot joint. Thank you!

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