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Dr. Arthur Hernandez, MD

Dr. Arthur Hernandez, MD

Pain Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Arthur Hernandez, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Antonio, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Atascosa. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

88 Briggs St Ste 250 San Antonio, TX 78224
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hernandez specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Hernandez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hernandez

3.0
32 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Terrible, terrible, terrible. Had cervical fusion last year and my Dr referred me this office. Dr got made at me because I didn’t want to take his medication. I told him I just wanted injections. He kept asking why are you here? And I told him because my PCP referred me and they don’t give spinal injections. He’s very rude and even accused me of taking meds from him and my PCP when I had the proof that I have never done such a thing. He told me he decided that he is discharging me from his office because of this. He couldn’t even show the proof that I picked up anything with his name on it. I even had the pharmacy verify this for me and still he let me go. He wouldnt let me talk either. I only had injections here and he just let me go like that. I’m reporting him to Medical board. His office is disgusting and always filled “junkie looking”people.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Oct 07, 2021
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The office has been reconstructed to be more efficient and wait times are shorter than hour usually. Dr Hernandez has awesome medial staff and new doctors like Miss Sunny and others they have got my pain down only way to put it I’m not angry or don’t want to get up. I felt that way for years now I enjoy life a little bit haven’t done that for years. This place is worth it if your in uncontrollable pain please see him might take few months but he will help you and stay on it till you feel like it’s manageable
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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DeathRowKingPin – Feb 25, 2021
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Doctor Hernandez is INCREDIBLE!!!!! I've been living in chronic pain from horrific nerve pain & brain damage from a car wreck for well over 21 years & have tried repeatedly to find a pain doctor who'd listen to me and understand what I'm dealing with. All hope was just about lost until I found Dr. Hernandez! He REALLY cares & goes out of his way to understand what each patient is dealing with so he can help them in the best possible way! I don't know how to express how truly impressed I am with Dr. Hernandez and his entire staff. You might have to wait in the waiting room a little longer than you'd like to but it's well worth it & also further proves what a remarkable doctor he is since so many want to go to him. I HIGHLY recommend Doctor Hernandez to everyone in need of a pain specialist, there are NONE other like him!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Joe – May 27, 2020
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Dr. Hernandez is great. He listens and does everything he can to help. The problem isn't with him, but the other doctors he has helping him they don't listen. They are unhelpful. I don't know how many times I had to call back because they got miligrams wrong on medication. And if you realize it after you pick up your meds, theres no help. Your screwed until next visit. I don't like Dr Sonny or the newest edition, I can't pronounce his name, so I don't know how it's spelled. If you get a chance, demand for Dr Hernandez.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 28, 2019
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Staff is the most rude unprofessional, never recommend or shall I return to
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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Good doctor but I can't recommend him. Both visits to him were over 3.5 hours long and the staff just took it as the price you pay for seeing him. Visit with doctor was 10 minutes the rest was waiting time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2019
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Other than a long wait, i had a pleasant experience & felt he paid attention to what I was saying. A little intimidating but all in all, I'd recommend Dr.Hernandez & his staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Jc in San Antonio, TX – Jul 05, 2017
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Dr.Hernandez is such a wonderful Dr. He doest only give you your meds. He really cares about helping you and healing you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Brenda Dominguez in San Antonio, TX – Mar 22, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Each patient is treated as he would expect his own family to be treated. He is carefully listened to and evaluated for his particular illness. I expect everyone of my pain patients to improve in some way. Every patient is given responsibility to help improve his own illness.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

  • Addiction Medicine Anesthesiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Usc-los Angeles Co Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1972
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School, 1967
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Family Practice
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
Within the last year
Within the last one to three years
  • English

  • French

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Southwest Pain Clinic PA88 Briggs St Ste 250 San Antonio, TX 78224
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97
    Jourdanton, TX 78026

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

    15% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Uvalde Memorial Hospital

    1025 Garner Field Rd
    Uvalde, TX 78801

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Recipient of 57
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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