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Dr. Hector Hernandez, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology*
2.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Park Ridge, IL
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Hector Hernandez, MD

Dr. Hector Hernandez, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist in Park Ridge, IL. They specialize in Pediatric Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. They graduated from University Francisco Marroquin and is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension Saint Alexius, Evanston Hospital, Lovelace Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center and UI Health. Dr. Hernandez, completed a residency at Baylor. Patients rated Dr. Hernandez an average 2.0 star rating.

Dr. Hernandez works at Practice in Park Ridge, IL with other offices in Hoffman Estates, IL and Wilmette, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    Center for Childrens Digestive Health
    1675 Dempster St Fl 3, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 953-6600
  2. 2
    Ascension St. Alexius
    1555 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 723-7700
  3. 3
    Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance - Pediatric Immediate Care
    3232 Lake Ave Ste 330, Wilmette, IL 60091 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 318-9330
  4. 4
    Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 723-7372

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  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • Ascension Saint Alexius
  • Evanston Hospital
  • Lovelace Medical Center
  • Loyola University Medical Center
  • UI Health

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    About Dr. Hector Hernandez, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1235103110
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baylor
    Residency
    Internship
    • Baylor College Of Med Houston Texas
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    Medical Education
    • University Francisco Marroquin
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
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