His areas of clinical interest consist of advanced heart failure and heart transplant. Dr. Hernandez honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Humana ChoiceCare Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He has received the following distinction: Alpha Omega Alpha, UT Southwestern. Dr. Hernandez is professionally affiliated with Duke University Hospital.