CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSTelva E. Hernandez, D.P.M.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 275-5321Administrative: (585) 723-3630Fax: (585) 723-3689A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations2300 W Ridge RdRochester, NY 14626-2800Podiatry: (585) 723-36302225 S Clinton AveRochester, NY 14618-2663Podiatry: (585) 723-3630156 West AveStrong West AnnexBrockport, NY 14420-1229Podiatry: (585) 723-3630Greece 2300 West Ridge RoadSuite 202Rochester, NY 14626Strong West 156 West AvenueBrockport, NY 14420UR Medicine Podiatry – Brighton 2225 South Clinton AveRochester, NY 14618Faculty AppointmentsSenior Instructor of Clinical Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) Patient Care SettingOrthopaedics & Physical PerformanceBiographyProfessional BackgroundUR Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of Telva Hernandez, D.P.M. to the Department of Orthopaedics & Physical Performance. Dr. Hernandez brings vast experience previously holding the positon of Associate Physician at DuPage Medical Group Ltd., Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hernandez is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. She completed her residency through Presence Saint Joseph Hospital and her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine with Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. She has presented and published on topics related to podiatric care and surgery. Dr. Hernandez is native in both English and Spanish languages. As a Research Associate for the University of Rochester, Dr. Hernandez worked in Rochester’s inner city to decrease asthma symptoms among school-aged children. In doing so, she saw the need for Podiatric care within the Hispanic community. Dr. Hernandez’s passion to help the Hispanic community, particularly that diabetic patients receive adequate podiatric treatment, remains her primary reason for receiving her DPM. Special Interests: • Diabetic foot wounds • Diabetic limb salvage and foot care • Arthritic deformities • Bunions and hammer toes • Nerve pain • Foot, heal, and arch pain • Surgical and non-surgical foot care • English and Spanish speakingCredentialsSpecialtiesPodiatrist-Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle - American Board of Foot and Ankle SurgeryPodiatrist-Foot Surgery - American Board of Foot and Ankle SurgeryEducation2013DPM | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science- Chicago Medical SchoolPost-doctoral Training & Residency10/07/2014 - 06/24/2016Residency in Podiatry at St Joseph Health Care Centers and Hospital07/01/2013 - 09/19/2014Internship in Podiatry at Memorial Hospital of Rhode IslandAwards2009Scholl Merit Scholar Award2002Kodak Young Leadership Award2002Ibero American Action League Minority ScholarshipVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2019Fagnano M. Bayer AL. Isensee CA. Hernandez T. Halterman JS. "Nocturnal asthma symptoms and poor sleep quality among urban school children with asthma, Academic Pediatrics, in press." 2019; .8/2010Halterman JS. Conn KM. Hernandez T. Tanski SE. "Parent knowledge, attitudes, and household practices regarding SHS exposure: a case-control study of urban children with and without asthma." Clinical Pediatrics. 2010; 49(8): 782-9.2009Conn KM. Hernandez T. Puthoor P. Fagnano M. Halterman JS. "Screen time use among urban children with asthma." Academic Pediatrics. 2009; 9(1): 60-3.Books & Chapters2016 Book Title: An Introduction to Lower Limb Muscle Flaps and Reconstruction: A Cadaveric Atlas Author List: Rodriguez-Collazo E. Grady J. Hernandez T. Nagesh D. Published By: E-book. 2016VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Telva E. Hernandez, D.P.M.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Telva E. Hernandez, D.P.M. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.