David J Hernandez MD FACS
Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery
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6701 FanninHouston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-822-2778
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Summary
- Dr. David Hernandez is an otolaryngologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ben Taub General Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital, Baylor McNair Campus, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Harris Health System, and Texas Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and has been in practice 6 years. He specializes in head & neck microvascular surgery and head & neck oncologic surgery and is experienced in gastroesophageal reflux and mohs reconstruction. He has more than 20 publications and over 200 citings.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2016 - 2017
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2011 - 2016
McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 2011
University of MN - Twin CitiesBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2003 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2017 - 2028
IN State Medical License 2016 - 2017
IL State Medical License 2014 - 2016
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsSingle-cell TCR mapping reveals spatially coordinated T cell states in head and neck cancer.Kelli A McCord, Emerald Kan, Sean Hyslop, Amanda Y Xia, Colby J Hofferek
Science Immunology. 2026-04-10 - 3 citationsBarriers and Timely Postoperative Radiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer.Megan T Nguyen, Emily Kistner-Griffin, Reid DeMass, Bhisham S Chera, Chanita Hughes Halbert
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2025-12-01 - Tobacco exposure linked to Warthin's tumor being the most common benign parotid neoplasm in Veterans: A retrospective cohort study.Louis Abarca, Linda K Green, Ray Y Wang, Vlad C Sandulache, David J Hernandez
Science Progress. 2025-11-18
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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