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Dr. German Hernandez, MD

Nephrology*
4.8 (17)
Map Pin Small El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. German Hernandez, MD

Dr. German Hernandez, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in El Paso, TX. They specialize in Nephrology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Del Sol Medical Center, Las Palmas Medical Center, Sierra Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus and University Medical Center of El Paso. Dr. Hernandez, completed a residency at Ucsf Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hernandez an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Hernandez works at El Paso Kidney Specialists in El Paso, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hernandez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    El Paso Kidney Specialists PA
    1310 Murchison Dr # 100, El Paso, TX 79902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 544-4500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    El Paso Kidney Specialist
    11989 Pellicano Dr Ste C, El Paso, TX 79936 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 857-0700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Del Sol Medical Center
  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • Sierra Medical Center
  • The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
  • The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus
  • University Medical Center of El Paso

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Peritoneal Dialysis
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    4.8
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    Based on 17 ratings
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    About Dr. German Hernandez, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1154367704
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ucsf Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ucsf Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ucsf Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanford University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. German Hernandez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hernandez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hernandez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hernandez works at El Paso Kidney Specialists in El Paso, TX. View the full address on Dr. Hernandez’s profile.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Hernandez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hernandez.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hernandez, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hernandez appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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