135 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 210, 
Greenville, SC 

Overview

As a Board-Certified General Surgeon with a subspecialty in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery. I am committed to provide my community the compassionate care they deserve. I aim to provide the most advanced and least invasive procedures with the intent of less scarring, minimal pain, and faster recovery times. I am passionate about obesity and have helped many patients improve their quality of life, overall health, and life expectancy.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Obesity, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Hernandez is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, (Surgery (General Surgery)), and American Board Of Obesity Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine, 2011

Residency

Baylor University Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery)

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in SC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
(Surgery (General Surgery))
American Board Of Obesity Medicine

Fellowships

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Surgery, Bariatric - 2018
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center, Pediatric Surgery - 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Bon Secours St. Francis

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Bright Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Eon Health
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 14 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Carolina Surgical Associates
135 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 210, Greenville, SC 29615

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.


Similar Doctors
Expertise in
7
conditions
General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
Expertise in
7
conditions
General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
Referral may be required

Prisma Health Weight Management Institute – Greenville

905 Verdae Boulevard, Suite 202, 
Greenville, SC 
 (5.9 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

John Scott is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Scott is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
7
conditions
Bariatric Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Expertise in
7
conditions
Bariatric Medicine | Sleep Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Referral may be required

Palmetto Pulmonary And Critical Care

3 Saint Francis Drive, Suite 300, 
Greenville, SC 
 (1.1 miles away)
Experience:
43+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

I have worked in the Greenville community for over twenty years in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep and palliative care medicine. I am very blessed to be working with a dynamic and dedicated team, and leaders who help me to pursue my passion in helping others. I have a special interest in sleep medicine and delivering optimal care to my patients regardless of their type of illness, particularly our elderly population. Dr. Boota is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Adenoidectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boota is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, (Internal Medicine), American Board Of Sleep Medicine, (Sleep Medicine), (Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine), (Internal Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine), and (Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease).

Expertise in
13
conditions
General Surgery
Expertise in
13
conditions
General Surgery
Referral may be required

Prisma Health Surgery – Patewood

200 Patewood Drive, Suite B260, 
Greenville, SC 
 (5.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Jonathan Lokey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lokey is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lokey is currently accepting new patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez by calling their office at 864-675-4815. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez specialize in?

While Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Small Bowel Resection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez accept my insurance?

Dr. Jessica G. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 864-675-4815 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Hernandez's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
        View All 26 Experienced Conditions
        Want to save this doctor for later?
        Sign Up
        Is this your doctor?
        Find A Second Opinion
        Not sure about your diagnosis?
        Check Your Symptoms
         
         
         
         
        Learn about our expert tiers
        Learn More
        Are you the provider on this profile?
        Claim Profile