Dr. Adrian F. Hernandez
Overview
I am a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure and heart transplant. I always strive to take a fresh look at patients and see what treatments we can offer that they may have not had before. I spend about half of my time doing clinical research that focuses on the outcomes of patients with heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. We look for opportunities to improve care and new ways to treat heart disease. Our patients are the center of our universe and we look for the best ways possible to treat them. One of my favorite parts of my job is taking care of patients who think the road has ended and being able to offer them several new roads to improve their lives.
Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 931 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 22 articles in the study of Atherosclerosis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- PPO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
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- PPO
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hernandez has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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I specialize in the care of patients with general and advanced heart failure. I look at each patient individually, yet apply the most advanced therapies for everyone. I have a particular interest in understanding the causes of heart failure, especially related to pregnancy and chemotherapy. I am also involved in a number of research projects evaluating new possible therapies for patients with heart failure. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling and spending time cycling with my wife and three boys. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
\I am a cardiologist with a clinical interest in heart failure, including advanced therapies such as cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist devices or “heart pumps.""\"" I became a heart failure cardiologist in order to help patients manage their chronic disease over many months and years. I consider myself strongly committed to compassionate patient care and have a focus on quality-of-life and patient preference. I am an effective communicator with an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and ethical practice. I am part of a clinical care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff that works together to promptly provide comprehensive patient care. I am motivated to provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for my patients.""""https://www.dukehealth.org/sites/default/files/styles/doctor_profile/public/physician/robert-j-mentz-md.jpg?itok=lmzw3RXy Aetna | Ambetter | Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC | Cigna | Duke Group Plans | Experience Health | Gateway Health Alliance | Healthgram | Humana | MedCost | Medicare | NC Medicaid | TRICARE | United Healthcare active English no VAD Evaluation Care | Cardiomyopathy | Heart Transplant Evaluation | Multi-Organ Transplant Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G 40 Duke Medicine Cir Durham NC 27710 US 9196815816.0 9196817177 https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/robert-j-mentz-md https://corporate.dukehealth.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/Duke%20Health%20Approved%20Logos_1.png. Dr. Mentz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Patricia Chang is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiac Amyloidosis. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Heart FailureDr. Hernandez isElite. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Hernandez isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Heart AttackDr. Hernandez isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Hernandez isDistinguished. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Hernandez isDistinguished. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Advanced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia