Clinical Interests
- Gynecologic oncology
- Abnormal PAP smears
- Cervical cancer and its precursors
- Endometrial cancer
- Vulvar cancer
- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN)
- Gynecologic robotic surgery
Research Interests
- Clinical trials on gynecologic malignancies
- Evaluation and management of abnormal PAP smears
- Cervical cancer and its precursors
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Education
- MD, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Training
- Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Residency, OB-GYN, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Additional Training
- Dr. Hernandez has completed Safe Zone training to learn about LGBTQ identities, gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. He welcomes patients from the LGBTQ community in his practice.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology
Memberships
- Board Member, Board of Trustees, College of Physicians of Philadelphia
- Board Member, Philadelphia Area Board, American Cancer Society
- Past Regent, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons
- Past Board Member, East Central Division, American Cancer Society
- Past Trustee, Board of Trustees, Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Past Second Vice-President, American Cancer Society
- Past President, Philadelphia County Medical Society
- Past President, Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Society
- Past President, Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia
- Past President, Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- Past President, Society of Ibero-American Medical Professionals
- Past President, Pennsylvania Division, American Cancer Society
- Past Board Member, Pennsylvania Division, American Cancer Society
- Past Governor, American College of Surgeons
- Past Chair, By-Laws Committee, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
Awards and Honors
- CRISTOL AWARD of the Philadelphia County Medical Society, 2018
- Top Doctors, Gynecologic Oncology, Philadelphia magazine, 1991-2025
- Citizen of the Year Award, Concilio (Council of Spanish speaking Organizations of Philadelphia), 2015
- Top Doctors, Philadelphia Life/Suburban Life, 2015
- Best Doctors for Women, Philadelphia Life Magazine, July 2013
- Named Among the Most Influential Latinos in the Delaware Valley, 2012
- St. George National American Cancer Society Award in Recognition of Distinguished Service in Achieving the Society's Strategic Goals, 2011
- U.S. News & World Report Best Doctors, 2011, 2012
- Best Doctors in America®, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011-2012, 2013, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
- Top Doctors, Delaware Valley Consumer's Checkbook, 2015
- Consumers' Guide to Top Doctors, 2009
- Guide to America's Top Oncologists, Consumers' Research Council of America, 2009, 2012
- Delaware Valley Top Doctors, Consumers' Checkbook Magazine (as chosen by their peers), 2007
- Guide to America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2006
- Guide to America's Top Physicians, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2005
- Honorary Professor, Mexican College of Colposcopy and Lower Genital Tract Pathology, 2004
- Nominee, American Association of Medical Colleges Humanism in Medicine Award, 2001
- National Award for Excellence in Teaching, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Temple University Hospital, 2001
- Who's Who in America, 2000-2005, 2012, 2013, 2015
- Volunteer Achievement Award, American Cancer Society Pennsylvania Division-Southeast Region, 2000
- Top Doctors for Women, Philadelphia magazine, 2000
- Crusaders Ball Honoree for Service to the Society, American Cancer Society, 1999
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1998
- Listed in Good Housekeeping as One of the 401 Best Physicians for Women in the United States, 1997
- National Award for Excellence in Teaching, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1994
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1976
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, 1971
About Me
I specialize in comprehensive, compassionate care of women with gynecologic cancer and pre-cancerous conditions, using the most up-to-date and sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools.
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