Dr. Milagros m Hernandez, MD is a Rheumatologist (Joints & Arthritis Specialist) - General practicing in Astoria, NY
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My family recently advocated for my mother to get a 2nd opinion from another doctor before she gets an additional corticosteroid shot in her arm for pain management to ensure this was the best course of action. Oh, but not Dr. Hernandez. She believes she is the utmost expert in the field. When my mother communicated this re…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina | Medical Degree | 1987 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Maimonides Medical Center | Not Specified | |
| Residency - Maimonides Medical Center Program | Not Specified | |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - MT SINAI School of Medicine, 1996, RHEUMATOLOGY | 1994 | |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - MAIMONIDES MED Center, 1994 | Internal Medicine | 1991 |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - MAIMONIDES MED Center, 1991, FLEXIBLE OR TRANSITIONAL | 1990 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
Sub-Specialty: Rheumatology | Internal Medicine | Not Specified |
Years In Practice: 31 (started in 1994)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Hernandez specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Dr. Milagros m Hernandez, MD has not yet listed the medications that she commonly prescribes.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Astoria Healthcare Associates ll - 3010 38th St
“This doctor does not abide by the AMA Code of Ethics”
My family recently advocated for my mother to get a 2nd opinion from another doctor before she gets an additional corticosteroid shot in her arm for pain management to ensure this was the best course of action. Oh, but not Dr. Hernandez. She believes she is the utmost expert in the field. When my mother communicated this request nonchalantly, the doctor grew immediately furious and told her "Go ahead and get a second opinion and then stay with that other doctor!" She repeated this angrily 4x.
Comment - “ This doctor does not abide by the AMA Code of Ethics ”
My family recently advocated for my mother to get a 2nd opinion from another doctor before she gets an additional corticosteroid shot in her arm for pain management to ensure this was the best course of action. Oh, but not Dr. Hernandez. She believes she is the utmost expert in the field. When my mother communicated this request nonchalantly, the doctor grew immediately furious and told her "Go ahead and get a second opinion and then stay with that other doctor!" She repeated this angrily 4x.