Jon Hernandez, MD, PHD

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Jon Hernandez, MD, PHD

Jon Hernandez, MD, PHD
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Dr. Jon Hernandez graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 1998 and is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the surgery of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. He is an expert at the repair of traumatic injuries and the treatment of arthritic conditions. Dr. Hernandez is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. His own injuries on the sports field led him to choose a career in orthopedics.

Education:
UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Major: Kinesiology
B.S., Department Highest Honors, Magna Cum Laude
August, 1986 - June, 1991

UCLA
Los Angeles, California
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
M.D. & Ph.D.
August, 1991 - May, 1998

Residency:
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
Orthopaedics
June, 1998 - June, 2003

Fellowship:
Mary S. Stern Hand Surgery Fellowship
Cincinnati, OH
August, 2003 - July, 2004

Practice Areas:
  • Orthopedic
Available at the following campus locations:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms & Evaluation

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

 
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  • Dr. Hernandez is a pleasure to work with
    Dr Hernandez is my favortie. He did both my thumbs & everything went really well. I followed his instructions & had no pain & quick recovery. It was a pleasure working with him.