Dr. Edwin Hernandez M.D.
Emergency Physician
41 Highland Ave Winchester MA, 01890About
Dr. Edwin Hernandez practices Emergency Medicine in Winchester, MA. Dr. Hernandez assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Hernandez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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