What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.85
Average wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.86
“The office staff is kind and bilingual. Dr. Hernandez takes his time with patients. He answers all questions with very clear explanations and next steps. I highly recommend him!”
Kimberly C.March 11, 2026
“Dr Hernandez is GREAT!!!
I highly recommend him his is extremely caring and discussed all my concerns! Great listener”
Adalgisa P.October 23, 2025
About Dr. Lincoln Hernandez
Lincoln Hernandez, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Specialist. He completed his internal medicine residency at NYU Downtown Hospital with top honors earning him the Program Director’s Award and the John T. Flynn Young Investigator Award. Then, he was awarded a fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. During this period, Dr. Hernandez worked as an instructor in Clinical Medicine.
Dr. Hernandez is a trained professional with over 20 years of experience and has been practicing in New York City since early 2012. Dr. Hernandez was a research fellow at Columbia University’s Celiac Disease Center. During this time, he published various articles in peer-review journals, including his work in Celiac Disease. He completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Tulane University’s School of Medicine in New Orleans. Then, he was appointed as Gastroenterologist for Ochsner Clinic, Baton Rouge. Here, Dr. Hernandez excelled as a young specialist performing complex therapeutic Endoscopy and also contributed to the expansion of Gastroenterology clinics.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Doctor of Medicine
- NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Tulane University School of Medicine, Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Professional memberships
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American Gastroenterological Association
Awards and publications
- Congress of the United States House of Representatives Recognition. 2019.
- Commandment from Office of the Manhattan Borough President Gale A.Brewer. City of New York, 2019.
- The Dominican Medical and Dental Society Recognition, 2018.
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1932137106
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.86
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Dr Hernandez is GREAT!!!
I highly recommend him his is extremely caring and discussed all my concerns! Great listener
October 23, 2025Adalgisa P.Verified patient
Doctor listen to your worries. He also sent you to do all labs that it’s needed it. Great experience with the doctor
July 31, 2025Maria M.Verified patient
He listens carefully to your problems and seeks solutions. Furthermore, the staff they are great,friendly and helpful
June 4, 2025Laura P.Verified patient
Dr. Hernandez was super amazing, very informative and so was his staff. I would 1000% recommend him to anyone who needs a GI.
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The doctor was professional and knowledgable. The staff were also professional and I was in and out in no time.
May 27, 2025Francine J.Verified patient
Professional and knowledgeable, friendly staff. A bit of a wait time, but you’ll be happy you visited.
August 7, 2025Jose P.Verified patient
Very friendly staff , doctor listen to my medical issues .
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Good take care taking time to listen and most important your health matters
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The office staff is kind and bilingual. Dr. Hernandez takes his time with patients. He answers all questions with very clear explanations and next steps. I highly recommend him!
March 11, 2026Kimberly C.Verified patient
Great office staff and very good doctor
December 12, 2025Arianna P.Verified patient
The office staff was super friendly the Doctor had great bed side manner, put me at ease and very informative. Would highly recommend.
August 6, 2025Alicia F.Verified patient
Nice provider, polite, listened to my request and complains. Had the first meeting, overall would recommend. Will see in the future how will go.
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Which hospital is Dr. Lincoln Hernandez affiliated with?
Dr. Lincoln Hernandez is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Lincoln Hernandez work with?
Dr. Lincoln Hernandez works with Lincoln Hernandez, M.D..
Where is Dr. Lincoln Hernandez's office located?
Dr. Lincoln Hernandez's office is located at 495 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lincoln Hernandez have?
Dr. Lincoln Hernandez is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Lincoln Hernandez?
Dr. Lincoln Hernandez frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Lincoln Hernandez on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Lincoln Hernandez speak?
Dr. Lincoln Hernandez speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Lincoln Hernandez in reviews?
55 patients have reviewed Dr. Lincoln Hernandez. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.85/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.58/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.