Dr. Nelson Hernandez, MD
Dr. Nelson Hernandez, MD is a psychiatrist in Tamarac, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hernandez has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Addiction & Substance Abuse. He graduated from Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Northwest Hospital and HCA Florida Westside Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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7421 N University Dr Tamarac, FL 33321Make an Appointment
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4.0
| 5 Star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 Star | 12% | 12% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
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| 1 Star | 20% | 20% |
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Always give priority to those suffering from mental illness and emotional conditions, since everyone deserve to have a good quality of life.biography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Dr. Hernandez has over 12 years of experience in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry including crisis stabilization, inpatient, consult liaison and outpatient services. He is a diplomat of the American Board...read morePsychiatry
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New York Medical College
Internship Hospital, 2003New York Medical College
Residency Hospital, 2003Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo
Medical School, 1988
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- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
75%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home9% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
70%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home14% lower than the national average
67%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean - Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
70%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home14% lower than the national average
64%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well12% lower than the national average
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