Dr. Arthur Joel Hernandez - San Antonio, TX - Oral Surgery Open Now

Dr. Arthur Joel Hernandez

Oral Surgery
San Antonio, TX 78216
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Dr. Arthur J. Hernandez is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who returned to his hometown of San Antonio after honorably serving in the United States Navy for 13 years. Dr. Hernandez held several positions during his service, including Head of the Dental Department and Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Navy Hospital in Bremerton, Washington and Ship’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon abound the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Dr. Hernandez was then offered a faculty position at the Naval Hospital Portsmouth OMS training program. However, with his wife and 2 daughters in mind, he declined the position and elected instead to return to San Antonio to raise his young family and start his private practice. Dr. Hernandez has practiced his specialty exclusively since 1987 and has been in private practice in San Antonio since 1997. He is an alumnus of Central Catholic School, St. Mary’s University (graduating with honors) and
the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio. Dr. Hernandez has been selected by his peers as Top Dentist in the San Antonio area for multiple years and Texas Monthly Super Dentist. Dr. Hernandez enjoys spending time with his family (wife Thelma, daughters Olivia and Claudia). He is an avid Spurs and Cowboys fan and enjoys running, hiking, fitness training, fishing, kayaking and other outdoor activities.More information on Dr. Hernandez’s professional affiliations and certifications include:Professional OrganizationsFellow, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsDiplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryFellow, American College of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsAmerican Dental AssociationTexas Society of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeonsSan Antonio District Dental SocietyCertificationsAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life SupportCertificate of Office Anesthesia EvaluationBasic Life Support for Healthcare ProvidersHernandez Oral SurgeryAt Hernandez Oral Surgery, our philosophy is to provide our patients with the highest quality surgical and non-surgical care in a gentle, comfortable, and compassionate manner. We treat you like we would our own family. Our office is conveniently located in north central San Antonio. Se Habla Espanol!
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 35 insurances accepted
  • speaks English
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 location

Location

Hernandez Oral Surgery

1202 W Bitters Rd Bldg 5 San Antonio, TX 78216
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Arthur Joel Hernandez

  • Aetna DMO
  • Aetna DPPO
  • Ameritas PPO
  • Anthem Dental Complete
  • Anthem Dental Prime
  • Assurant Dental Network
  • Assurant Focus Dental Network
  • BCBS TX BlueCare Dental
  • BCCA Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Cigna DPPO Advantage
  • CIGNA Radius Network
  • CIGNA Total DPPO
  • Connection Dental
  • Delta Dental DeltaCare USA
  • Delta Dental PPO
  • Delta Dental Premier
  • Dental Network of America DPPO
  • DenteMax Dental
  • Dominion Dental Choice PPO
  • GRID
  • GRIDPlus
  • Guardian DentalGuard Preferred
  • Guardian Managed DentalGuard
  • Humana Dental PPO
  • Lincoln Financial DentalConnect
  • MetLife PDP
  • Metlife PDP Plus
  • Principal Dental PPO
  • Sun Life Dental Network
  • Total Dental Administrators PPO
  • United Concordia Advantage Plus 20
  • United Concordia Advantage Plus PPO
  • United Concordia Alliance
  • United Concordia Elite Plus
  • United Healthcare Dental PPO

Specialties

Dr. Arthur Joel Hernandez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Arthur Joel Hernandez has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • TMJ Disorders
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Tooth/Bone Loss
  • Dental Implants
  • Jaw Defects
  • Impacted Wisdom Teeth

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