Alex Hernandez, MD

Areas of Interest:  Full spectrum family medicine, Minorities and health care disparities, Wilderness medicine

Why Family Medicine?   I really enjoy the amazing variety of pathology seen and variety of patient ages.  I also enjoy the constant learning about patients and their lives.

Why UA/UPHK?  The population we work with, the great attendings, awesome co-residents, and wonderful clinic staff!

What do you like about Tucson:  Definitely the culture!  I love the southwest and the inviting/polite Mexican population of Arizona.

Hobbies:  Snowboarding, Scuba Diving, Hiking, Motorcycle Riding.

Medical School:  University of Utah

Hometown:  Santa Tecla, El Salvador