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Telva E. Hernandez, D.P.M.

Telva E. Hernandez, D.P.M.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

4.4 out of 5 stars
559 Ratings
62 Comments
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321
Fax (585) 723-3689
Administrative (585) 723-3630

Locations

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Brockport

Strong West
156 West Avenue
Brockport, NY 14420

(585) 275-5321 Get Directions
Podiatry - Brighton

Westfall Medical Center
2225 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 723-3630 Get Directions
Podiatry - Greece

2300 West Ridge Road, Suite 202
Rochester, NY 14626

(585) 723-3630 Get Directions
Podiatry - Brockport

Strong West
153 West Avenue
Brockport, NY 14626

(585) 275-5321 Get Directions

About Me

My passion to help the Hispanic community, particularly that diabetic patients receive adequate podiatric treatment, remains the primary reason for me becoming a podiatrist.
At UR Medicine, I help people get back on their feet, so they can go back to doing the activities they enjoy. I specialize ...
My passion to help the Hispanic community, particularly that diabetic patients receive adequate podiatric treatment, remains the primary reason for me becoming a podiatrist.
At UR Medicine, I help people get back on their feet, so they can go back to doing the activities they enjoy. I specialize in the treatment of bunions, hammertoe, foot and ankle sprains, general foot and arch pain, foot fractures, arthritis, nerve related issues, and diabetic foot ulcers/limb salvage surgery. I have extensive experience in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions and perform elective and reconstructive foot surgery. I am also specially trained in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery as well as foot surgery.

Not everyone needs surgery. I offer my patients individualized treatments make the most sense for them personally. I pride myself in offering my patients surgical or nonsurgical options when appropriate. As a board certified podiatric surgeon, when surgery is needed, I thoroughly explain the procedure and what they can expect afterward.

Languages

English, Spanish

Certified Specialties

Podiatry, Foot Surgery - American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Senior Instructor of Clinical Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Podiatry, St. Joseph Hospital Graduate Medical Education. 2014 - 2016

Internship, Podiatry, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. 2013 - 2014

Education

DPM | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine/Science. 2013

Awards

Scholl Merit Scholar Award. 2009

Kodak Young Leadership Award. 2002

Ibero American Action League Minority Scholarship. 2002

Research

I have presented and published numerous articles on topics related to podiatric care and surgery. I have also co-authored a book on low limb muscle reconstruction surgery. I am native in both English and Spanish languages. As a Research Associate for the University of Rochester, I worked in Rocheste...
I have presented and published numerous articles on topics related to podiatric care and surgery. I have also co-authored a book on low limb muscle reconstruction surgery. I am native in both English and Spanish languages. As a Research Associate for the University of Rochester, I worked in Rochester’s inner city to decrease asthma symptoms among school-aged children. In doing so, I saw the need for Podiatric care within the Hispanic community.

I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Publications

Journal Articles

Nocturnal asthma symptoms and poor sleep quality among urban school children with asthma, Academic Pediatrics, in press.

Fagnano M. Bayer AL. Isensee CA. Hernandez T. Halterman JS.

2019; .

Parent knowledge, attitudes, and household practices regarding SHS exposure: a case-control study of urban children with and without asthma.

Halterman JS. Conn KM. Hernandez T. Tanski SE.

Clinical Pediatrics. 2010; 49(8): 782-9.

Screen time use among urban children with asthma.

Conn KM. Hernandez T. Puthoor P. Fagnano M. Halterman JS.

Academic Pediatrics. 2009; 9(1): 60-3.

Screening for environmental tobacco smoke exposure among inner-city children with asthma.

Halterman JS. Borrelli B. Tremblay P. Conn KM. Fagnano M. Montes G. Hernandez T.

Pediatrics. 2008; 122(6): 1277-83.

Books

An Introduction to Lower Limb Muscle Flaps and Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Atlas (2016)

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.4 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.3 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.5 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.5 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.4 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Hernandez was wonderful in helping me with a potentially serious condition. I greatly appreciated that I was able to get in the same day for this urgent visit.

Jan 31, 2025

5.0 stars

Excellent

Dec 04, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Hernandez was pleasant and informative.

Dec 03, 2024

5.0 stars

She was professional and friendly

Nov 29, 2024

5.0 stars

Alright

Nov 28, 2024

2.2 stars

Provider seemed knowledgeable but felt like input was discounted

Nov 23, 2024

1.0 stars

I will never recommend her

Oct 13, 2024

5.0 stars

The doctor was very nice and explained our options for my son's ingrown toenail. We were finishing up swimming lessons and one of the treatment options would have meant he had to be done swimming so it was nice we were able to make that choice. I appreciated that she said to me "you know your kid better than I do" and asked my opinion when it came to treatment options.

Oct 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Telva was great and offered me solutions that I thought were not possible.

Oct 07, 2024

1.2 stars

This provider was very condescending and did not fully address the issue I was having. [...]

Sep 23, 2024