Dr. Diego Hernandez
Surgeon
44555 Woodward Ave Suite 501 Pontiac MI, 48341About
Dr. Diego Hernandez is a general surgeon practicing in Pontiac, MI. Dr. Hernandez specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hernandez provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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Indiana University School of Medicine Medical Degree 0
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American Board of Surgery
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Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Diego Hernandez, who serves patients in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Dr. Hernandez is a vascular and wound care specialist & board-certified vascular surgeon who specializes in the minimally invasive, endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease and complex vein problems. He also has significant expertise in the management of patients with history of DVTs, lower extremity swelling, and non-healing lower extremity wounds.
Since July of 2015, Dr. Hernandez has been serving as the Owner of Bloomfield Vein & Vascular, PLLC in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more than two decades, he has tapped into the trust his patients have in him to inspire him to provide the foundation to his philosophy of practice – to provide the highest quality, most contemporary and comprehensive care available.
Under the leadership of Dr. Hernandez, Bloomfield Vein & Vascular, PLLC is metropolitan Detroit’s premier facility for the treatment of vein and peripheral vascular conditions. The practice strives to serve patients as unique human beings, providing them with the latest treatments and technology to ensure each person receives quality care that improves their vascular health.
Beginning his journey to his medical career as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Dr. Hernandez went on to earn his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He then continued his postdoctoral training with a general surgery residency at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He rounded out his clinical training with a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center.
Dedicated to the treatment of the body’s arteries and veins, Dr. Hernandez is board-certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hernandez conducts research and has been published in peer-reviewed journals. He is active in the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.
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