Summary

Dr. Richard Hernandez is a family medicine physician with over four decades of medical experience serving patients in Melbourne, Florida. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center. Dr. Hernandez speaks English and brings 42 years of dedicated practice to his patients.

Dr. Hernandez practices at multiple locations throughout Melbourne, including Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne Regional Medical Center, and Health First Viera Hospital. He focuses on managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and caring for patients with hypertension. His practice includes performing diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms and prothrombin time tests to monitor heart health and blood clotting function.

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Quick Facts

  • 42 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • United States Naval Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Hernandez has 4 locations

Holmes Regional Medical Center

1350 Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901

Melbourne Regional Medical Center

250 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32935

Health First Viera Hospital

8745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940

Dr. Richard Hernandez

95 BULLDOG BLVD STE 202MELBOURNE, FL 32901

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42 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Melbourne , FLBradenton , FLHollywood , FLStuart , FL
Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Holguin University Med School: Miami Dade College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Hernandez

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Doctors HealthCare Plans
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Hernandez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Hernandez has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Headache Disorders
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 1984

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Where is Dr. Richard Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Richard Hernandez's office is located at 1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL, 32901.

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