Dr. Michael T. Hernando
Overview
Dr Michael Hernando is the managing director of Morristown Surgical Associates and is also director of minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He is board certified in general surgery with more than 10 years of experience. He graduated cum laude from Cook College, Rutgers University, and was valedictorian of his class at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and finished his medical school training at New York Medical College. His post graduate residency training was performed at Morristown Medical Center where he was awarded the Hughes Dougan Award for dedication to patient care and excellence in surgical technique, and twice awarded the Ames Filippone Chairman's Award for the resident who best exemplifies the high ideals, compassion, caring and style of leadership that characterize Dr. Filippone. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Hernando is dedicated to all aspects of general surgery including benign and malignant breast disease, as well as gastrointestinal disease including gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, colon and appendix. He is expert at diagnosing and treating all types of hernias including hiatal, ventral, incisional, groin hernias and complex abdominal wall hernias. His passion is with minimally invasive surgery, with dedication to his patients receiving the best results and quickest recovery. Dr. Hernando is a leader in the field of robotic surgery and is able to perform the most complex gastrointestinal and hernia surgeries robotically. He is able to perform single incision robotic surgery with virtually no scar. Outside of medicine, Dr. Hernando enjoys spending time with his wife and five boys. He enjoys physical fitness, tennis, golf, skiing, basketball and photography.
Dr. Hernando is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.
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95 Madison Avenue, Suite A09, Morristown, NJ 07960
333 Mount Hope Avenue, Suite 220, Rockaway, NJ 07866
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael T. Hernando
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael T. Hernando?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael T. Hernando by calling their office at 973-267-2838. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael T. Hernando a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael T. Hernando is classified as an Distinguished 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. Michael T. Hernando specialize in?
While Dr. Michael T. Hernando is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael T. Hernando accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael T. Hernando accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-267-2838 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- HerniaDr. Hernando isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
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- CholecystitisDr. Hernando isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hernando isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Hernando isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Hernando isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Hernando isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Hernando isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hernando isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Breast CancerDr. Hernando isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Hernando isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast InfectionDr. Hernando isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- CellulitisDr. Hernando isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hernando isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.