About Howard Hernandez, MD

Dr. Howard Hernandez treats patients between the ages of 4 and 25 years old.

Dr. Hernandez provides psychiatric and psychopharmacological (medical) consult, assessment, and treatment of individuals with ages 3 years to 30 years. He has a family systems and strength-based approach to treatment. He also provides psychiatric consults whether medication is indicated, can be helpful, or not advised. All new patients must be currently receiving regular psychotherapy unless deemed otherwise. If a patient is wishing to obtain psychotherapy, they may request such services at CFPS at the same time. Telehealth option would be possible if deemed clinically appropriate. His clinical interests include positive psychology, anxiety and mood disorders, attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADD/ADHD), post-traumatic stress, psychosis, personality disorders, LGBTQI2-S and minority populations health; relationship difficulties; cultural psychiatry and child behavioral issues and collaborating with systems of care for the patient and family.

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Education & Certifications

University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine|Tufts Medical Center, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry|Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth Medical Center, Residency in General Psychiatry