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Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 90
Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD
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Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Miami, FL.
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Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 90
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
64 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Miami, FL.

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Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Miami, FL and has 64 years experience. They graduated from University of Havana Medical School in 1960 and completed a residency at UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. At present, Dr. Hernandez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hernandez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hernandez is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Goniotomy
Laser Trabeculoplasty or Iridectomy
Pterygium Surgery
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Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1385 Coral Way Ste 304, Miami, FL 33145
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Apr 26, 2023
BEING 84 YEARS OLD AND HIS PATIENT FOR OVER 20 YEARS, I AM A WITNESS TO HIS OUTSTANDING KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE AND PERSONAL ATTITUDE. COUPLE YEARS AGO (DURING THE PANDEMIA) I HADA CARATAT AND IMPLANT OPERATION AND EVERTHING WAS SUCCESS. BECAUSE OF MY DIABETES, HE HAS BEEN ALSO OUTSTANDING RENE LEONARD SR
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Havana Medical School
    1960
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center
    1969
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS
    1972
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • My Sinai Hospital Center
    1973
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hernandez's profile.

Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

    3663 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL