Dr. Edward Hernandez, MD, Las Cruces, NM

About Dr. Edward Hernandez

Dr. Edward V. Hernandez is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and ocular disease. Dr. Hernandez was born and raised in Southern California. He attended the University of California, Irvine (UCI) where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. While attending UCI, Dr. Hernandez conducted vision physiology research and received many honors and awards for his academic achievements. He was accepted into multiple medical schools and chose to attend the University of California, San Francisco, a top 10 medical school, where he continued to conduct vision research in the electrophysiology of the retina and co-published several scientific journal papers. Dr. Hernandez extended his medical school training to conduct a year of research and study at the University of California, Los Angeles, Jules Stein Institute and co-authored a paper in the electrophysiology of the retina. After completing a medical internship at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California he completed his ophthalmology training as chief resident at the University of California, Davis. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Hernandez holds a patent on a novel ocular device for the treatment of dry eye. Dr. Hernandez has had the honor of caring for the ocular needs of Southern New Mexico since 1998. He is the founder and owner of Eyes of the Southwest, a state-of-the-art ophthalmology practice in Las Cruces, NM. He met his wife in high school, and they have 2 daughters. Outside of work, Dr. Hernandez enjoys being with his family, skiing, hiking, and traveling.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract

Glaucoma surgery

Age-related macular degeneration

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Glaucoma

Cataract

Glaucoma surgery

Age-related macular degeneration

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Office location

Eyes Of The Southwest

2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011

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Education and background

Practice names

Eyes Of The Southwest

Education and training

Medical School - Huntington Hospital, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's)
University of California, Davis, Residency in Ophthalmology
Huntington Hospital West Tower, Internship in Internal Medicine

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1346263126

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What practice does Dr. Edward Hernandez work with?

Dr. Edward Hernandez works with Eyes Of The Southwest.

Where is Dr. Edward Hernandez's office located?

Dr. Edward Hernandez's office is located at 2810 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Edward Hernandez?

Dr. Edward Hernandez frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Edward Hernandez on their profile.