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Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM

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

Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown

300 Fir Street

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About Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM

Age: 53
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

Sharp accepts most health insurance. Not all plans are listed. Please contact your insurance company to verify your insurance type and plan.

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Ratings and reviews

4.6

264 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

4.6

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.5

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

September 25, 2026

5.0

I went to Dr. Hernandez for a second opinion. He was much better than the first doctor I went to that is retiring (Dr. Alan Jones). Dr. Hernandez actually listened to me and treated my toe for the pain I'd been in for months and explained that my issue would require a much simpler surgery than the one suggested by Dr. Jones. Because of his recommendation, I plan to get the surgery soon and permanently fix the issue with my fifth toes.

Verified Patient

September 22, 2026

5.0

Dr Hernandez fusion ankle surgery has given me a new life. Due to the deterioration of my ankle, I was having a very difficult time walking. The outstanding work completed by Dr Hernandez is allowing me to regain many of my basic functions plus improved exercising levels. I can't say about the great work and results. I am very thankful and appreciative!

Verified Patient

September 18, 2026

1.8

Provider start time was way past appt time agreed, zero enthusiasm in his tone of voice. I review his documentation and grammar was off. I thought it was interesting that he documented a thorough evaluation of my feet when never bother to check anything like he documented.

Verified Patient

September 6, 2026

5.0

He listened and confirmed my concerns about where the pain in my feet was coming from!

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