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Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD
5.0 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, FL.
Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD
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Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, FL.

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Dr. Hernandez graduated from Autonomous School of Medicine Cen Am in 1987 and completed a residency at Eye Found Kansas City-U Mo.Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, FL and has 37 years experience. Dr. Hernandez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Hernandez has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Cataracts among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hernandez received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Hernandez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hernandez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hernandez is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Cataracts
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Diabetic Cataracts
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Diabetic Cataracts
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • Blue Card PPO
  • AvMed
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Medica
  • Aetna
  • HealthSun Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 Rafael M. Hernandez MD PA
    1385 Coral Way Fl 3, Miami, FL 33145
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:30

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Patient Reviews
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent thorough evaluation/ surgical management of bilateral cataracts in a patient with severe nearsightedness, which is even more of a challenge.
Manuel R .Padrón, MD — Apr 30, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous School of Medicine Cen Am
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center at Roosevelt Division
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Eye Found Kansas City-U Mo
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hernandez's profile.

Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Hernandez, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai Medical Center

    4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL