Overview
Dr. Roland A. Hernandez is an adult cardiac surgeon practicing at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He specializes in routine and complex coronary artery revascularization, and minimally invasive approaches to the aortic valve and ascending aorta. His interests extend to care of heart conditions in the emergency setting including advanced cardiac support for heart failure. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Michigan Medical School where he discovered the love of cardiac surgery. He began his general surgery training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and is a graduate of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate. During his training he also completed a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He was selected to complete his cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of California, Los Angeles under the direction of Dr. Richard Shemin, an internationally renowned leader, expert and innovator in cardiac surgery. The recipient of many clinical and teaching awards, he values the evidence-based practice of surgery and open communication with patients to achieve their treatment goals. Having cared for his own parents through multiple major surgical procedures, he recognizes what it is like to be the loved one of a patient undergoing surgery. He views the practice of cardiac surgery not only as a privilege but also a high responsibility and is humbled to be a member of your care team. In his spare time, he enjoys making friends and family laugh, University of Michigan football, and smoking Central Texas style BBQ brisket.
Dr. Hernandez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Roland A. Hernandez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Roland A. Hernandez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Roland A. Hernandez by calling their office at 206-320-7300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Roland A. Hernandez a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Roland A. Hernandez is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Roland A. Hernandez specialize in?
While Dr. Roland A. Hernandez is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Roland A. Hernandez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Roland A. Hernandez has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Roland A. Hernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Roland A. Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Roland A. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-320-7300 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Hernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).