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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
616 Ratings
69 Comments
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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

She was very down to earth and explained everything in detail. She showed me a website for shoes and even gave me tips on how to navigate the website. She didn't try to talk me into surgery based on the size of my bunion (21!!!). I could make a well-informed decision after my visit with her.

Mar 17, 2025

5.0 stars

Love love love love Dr. Hernandez - absolutely wonderful Dr.

Mar 11, 2025

1.4 stars

Dr. Hernandez was very cold, uncaring personality! Seemed to hate her job and seemed very rushed/Bothered! Almost no communication what so ever maybe said 1 sentence the entire time. She [...] seemed to be angry or hurried! When she first came into the examination room she never introduced herself even though we have never met her as this was our first appointment there. She coldly asked why we were there I explained to her that my daughter had double ingrown toenail on her big toe 1 on each side of the toe. She said what foot even though my daughter had both her feet uncovered and it was obvious what foot and toe as the toe was very red and swelled, [...] She definitely was not sympathetic or encouraging in any way. She left to get the needle and at that time my husband whispered to me that he didn't like this doctors personality. [...] My husband was so upset that he walked out and sat out in his car. I stayed for the rest of the procedure. The doctor walked back in and said she should be numb enough let's get started. She never once walked us through what to expect. Thankfully my daughter was numb and didn't feel anything [...]. The doctor said all done. Started to get up to leave and I'm like wait what do we do now and I was asking about after care instructions of what to put on it and how long to keep the bandage on ect she did answer my questions and hurriedly walked out. I'm not sure if she was late for her next patient or not but that's what I felt like. My husband was furious over everything but I did say to him she is human she might be having a bad day we all do at times so maybe that's why she was like that. Well when we got home my husband looked up reviews on her and this seems to be normal for her. Many reviews saying she cold, disinterested, hurried [...]! When you tell a doctor that this is your first time dealing with this issue [...] and the doctor isn't sympathetic or even walk you through what she is doing to make my daughter more comfortable with being there shows how little this doctor cares. Because of this it made my daughter have even more anxiety about needles and going to the doctor! Needless to say we will never go back to her and will never recommend her!

Mar 06, 2025

1.0 stars

I will not be using this site ever again. It was horrendous. [...]

Mar 05, 2025

5.0 stars

My doctor explains everything thoroughly. She is very considerate of my needs.

Feb 27, 2025

3.0 stars

Doctor seemed to be in a hurry and was a little dismissive about my problem

Feb 27, 2025

3.4 stars

Doctor is great

Feb 25, 2025

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