Rafael Epitacio Hernandez MD, PHD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
4800 Sand Point Way Ne G-0061 Seattle WA, 98105About
Dr. Rafael Hernandez is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Hernandez specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2011
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Awards
- 2006 First place, student poster competition Northwest Regional Developmen
- 2004 Honorable mention student poster competition and student travel award
- 2003 Washington Research Foundation and ARCS Foundation Fellowship 2003 -
- 2002 Developmental Biology Training Grant, Competitive Placement 2002 - 2
Fellowships
- UW - Dept. of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship
- Pediatric Infectious Disease, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle Pediatric
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