Mercedez Hernandez, MD
Family Medicine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I aim to be a physician who empowers and works alongside my patients to determine the best possible path forward. I cannot promise that I have all the answers, but I can promise that we will figure it out together.
Clinical Interest for Patients
My goal is to provide high-quality, culturally-sensitive, and affordable obesity medicine healthcare with special interests in combined pharmacotherapy, mental health, and LGBTQ+ health.
Title(s)
Obesity Medicine Specialist
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine
Scheduling Phone Number
303-724-9030
Gender
Not Specified
Languages
English
CU Medicine Weight Management - CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
Phone: 303-724-9030 303-724-9030
Provider Information
Specialties
- Family Medicine (2024)
- Obesity Medicine (2025)
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my spouse and our dog, Molly, who is a cocker spaniel/beagle mix. We are huge dog lovers and Molly is a bucket full of energy that keeps us on our toes. A few hobbies I enjoy include tasting new cuisines, visiting new sights, camping, hiking, kickboxing, weight lifting, and slowly but surely expanding my cooking skills. I'm a proud aunt/tia of 4 nephews and 1 niece!
Department
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Family Physicians, Member Obesity Action Coalition, Member The Obesity Society, Member
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2021)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, West Texas A&M University (TX) (2016)
Residency Program
TIGMER-LMC Family Medicine Residency (Laredo, TX) (2024)
Fellowships
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program (2025)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-724-9030
Referral Contact Fax
303-724-9213