German T. Hernandez MD FASN, FACP (He/Him)
[Pronunciation: hair-mahn]
Acute Renal Failure, Chronic Renal Failure & Dialysis, Glomerular Disease, Hypertension
Nephrologist & Partner at El Paso Kidney Specialists. Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
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1601 Brown StEl Paso, TX 79902
Phone+1 915-544-4500
Fax+1 915-544-4572
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Summary
- Dr. German Hernandez is a nephrologist specializing in acute and chronic renal failure, dialysis, glomerular disease, and hypertension. He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School and his subsequent training in internal medicine and nephrology at the University of California, San Francisco. He holds positions as a Partner and Vice President at El Paso Kidney Specialist P.A. and as an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Hernandez has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications, including those in The New England Journal of Medicine, and has actively participated in clinical trials concerning kidney disease and related conditions. He has been recognized as a Texas Super Doctor and is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.
Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Nephrology, 2002 - 2004- UCSF Health2002 - 2004
- University of California (San Francisco)Chief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
- University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1998, M.D.
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1999 - 2027
NM State Medical License 2018 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2005 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Texas Super Doctor https://www.superdoctors.com/texas/doctor/German-Hernandez/bb4d6258-299a-4fbf-9a93-119c6709c407.html, 2013-2022
- Fellow American College of Physicians
- Fellow American Society of Nephrology
Clinical Trials
- Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Clinical Trial (FSGS-CT) Start of enrollment: 2004 Nov 01
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab in Subjects With International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) 2003 Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis Start of enrollment: 2006 Jan 01
- Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Patients With IgA Nephropathy Start of enrollment: 2002 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsSafety and Efficacy of Vadadustat Once Daily and Three Times Weekly in Patients With Dialysis-Dependent CKD With Anemia.Laura Kooienga, Steven Burke, Amarnath Kathresal, Wenli Luo, Zhihui Yang
Kidney360. 2024-11-01 - 6 citationsTenapanor Improves Long-Term Control of Hyperphosphatemia in Patients Receiving Maintenance Dialysis: the NORMALIZE Study.Arnold L Silva, Glenn M Chertow, German T Hernandez, Robert I Lynn, David P Tietjen
Kidney360. 2023-11-01 - 871 citationsCardiovascular Events with Finerenone in Kidney Disease and Type 2 DiabetesBertram Pitt, Gerasimos Filippatos, Rajiv Agarwal, Stefan D. Anker, George L. Bakris
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2021-08-28
Press Mentions
Hospitals Are Reeling Under a 46 Percent Spike in Covid-19 PatientsJuly 26th, 2022
‘It’s a Terrible Existence’: The Crisis of Emergency Dialysis Care for Undocumented ImmigrantsJuly 26th, 2022
Committees
- Treasurer, End Stage Renal Disease Network of Texas, Board of Directors 2013 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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