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Ernesto Hernandez, DPM

4.6

353 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

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Location and phone

  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown

    300 Fir Street
    Floor 3
    San Diego, CA 92101
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    858-499-2600
    Fax: 619-446-1734

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About Ernesto Hernandez, DPM

Age: 52
In practice since: 2014
Gender: Male
Languages: English, 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 Hernandez, DPM, accepts 35 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.6

353 ratings

Patient ratings

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

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

4.6

Provider discussed treatment options

4.6

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

June 28, 2025

5.0

I think Dr. Hernandez is awesome. I feel comfortable asking questions and he has good suggestions to best care for my foot issues. He also explains how my other health issues can affect my feet and legs.

Verified Patient

June 25, 2025

5.0

The doctor went over the options for treatment, which gave me choices about what I want to do. I appreciated his open discussion with me.

Verified Patient

June 20, 2025

5.0

Doc's cool

Verified Patient

June 6, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hernandez is the best doctor I have had as a patient. I know I am heard and I feel safe with his treatment plans

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