Dr. Hantz C. Hercule M.D, PH.D
Internist
3029 Pasture Wood Ln Tallahassee FL, 32309Rating
5/5
About
Hantz C. Hercule, MD, PhD, is an internist with nearly 20 years of experience with his own private practice in Quincy, Florida. Dr. Hercule was educated at the Universidad Central del Este Facultad de Medicina and is licensed to practice in Puerto Rico, Georgia, and Florida. He is fluent in Spanish, French, and Creole as well as English. Dr. Hercule stays current in his field through memberships with the American Heart Association, the American Society of Nephrology and the American Diabetes Association.
Education and Training
MD in the Dominican Republic
PhD in Biomedical Science at New York Medical College
Board Certification
Wound Care Certification
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cytochrome P450 omega/omega-1 hydroxylase-derived eicosanoids contribute to endothelin(A) and endothelin(B) receptor-mediated vasoconstriction to endothelin-1 in the rat preglomerular arteriole.
- Role of NO and cytochrome P-450-derived eicosanoids in ET-1-induced changes in intrarenal hemodynamics in rats.
- Interactions of the renin-angiotensin system and alpha-1 adrenoceptors on renal hemodynamics in healthy and acute renal failure rats: the role of nitric oxide.
- Contribution of cytochrome P450 4A isoforms to renal functional response to inhibition of nitric oxide production in the rat.
- Nitric oxide-epoxygenase interactions and arachidonate-induced dilation of rat renal microvessels.
- Alteration in endothelin receptor sub-type responsiveness and in the endothelin-TXA(2) mimetic U46619 interaction, in type-2 hypertensive diabetic Zucker rats.
- Stretch-activation of angiotensin II type 1a receptors contributes to the myogenic response of mouse mesenteric and renal arteries.
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Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association, American Society of Nephrology, American Diabetes Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- His persistence.
Hobbies / Sports
- Biking, Soccer, Yard Work
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, American Heart Journal
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Get to know Internist Dr. Hantz C. Hercule, who serves patients in Quincy, Florida.
Dr. Hercule is an established internist with special expertise in family medicine. He maintains a position at Capital Regional Medical Center – Gadsden Memorial Campus in Quincy, Florida. Capital Regional Medical Center is proud to bring high quality emergency medical care to the citizens of Gadsden County and the surrounding area. As an Accredited Stroke Center, Capital Regional’s Gadsden Memorial Campus represents an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to communities throughout the region.
Dr. Hercule is licensed to practice in Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. In 1996, Dr. Hercule earned his medical degree from Eastern Central University in the Domenican Republic followed by his PhD in biomedical science at New York Medical College in 2010.
Dr. Hercule is a wound care certified practitioner, which is a way to distinguish oneself from others in the healthcare field and show that one possesses a greater amount of knowledge and skill than basic healthcare licensing mandates. Dr. Hercule is an active member of the American Heart Association, the American Society of Nephrology, and the American Diabetes Association.
Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall wellbeing.
In addition to English, Dr. Hercule speaks Spanish, French, and Creole. Dr. Hercule attributes his success to his persistence. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, playing soccer, and doing yard work. His favorite journal publications are the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Heart Journal.
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