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Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM
4.5
Podiatrist (DPM)
Podiatry
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM
4.5
Podiatrist (DPM)
Podiatry
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown Podiatry
300 Fir Street
Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92101
Get directions858-499-2600
Fax: 619-446-1734Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa Podiatry
5525 Grossmont Center Drive
Floor 1
La Mesa, CA 91942-3009
Get directions619-644-6750
Fax: 619-644-6930
Care schedule
Sharp Rees-Stealy Downtown Podiatry
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
Insurance plans accepted
Ernesto S. Hernandez, DPM, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.5
265 ratings
Patient ratings
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.6
Provider discussed treatment options
4.5
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.5
Provider included you in decisions
4.6
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.5
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
June 29, 2026
1.8
Physician was no personable and appeared to discount my concerns because they did not seem important to him. Sad that I had to wait 2 months to get an appointment and he pretty much told me I just have to stop exercising which is the wrong thing to say to anyone. Since exercise helps with all other aspects of health. Appointment was a waste of my time
Verified Patient
June 26, 2026
5.0
Dr Hernandez is awesome.
Verified Patient
June 24, 2026
5.0
Dr Hernandez and staff were very professional
Verified Patient
June 20, 2026
5.0
Dr. Hernandez is very knowledgeable in his medical field of Podiatry. He is exceptionally skilled in performing a medical technique (cortisone shot) in alleviating my Sinus Taris. Dr. Hernandez also has a very caring & kind demeanor. Thank you. Excellent experience!
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