
Stephen Carl Hernandez, MD
Otolaryngology
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Stephen Carl Hernandez
About The Provider
A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, Dr. Hernandez received his medical education at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and subsequently completed his residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at LSU. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Advanced Rhinology, Oncology, and Open/Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill under the direction of Dr. Brent Senior and Dr. Adam Zanation. Throughout training, Dr. Hernandez has made contributions in the field of head and neck oncology and skull base surgery, with special attention to anterior cranial base pathology and complex reconstructions. He has authored peer reviewed publications on these topics and presented at several national meetings.
Dr. Hernandez sees patients within the Division of Head and Neck Oncology and Rhinology. He has special interests in revision endoscopic sinus surgery, complex frontal sinus surgery, open and endoscopic approaches to sinonasal tumors, minimally invasive pituitary surgery, repair of encephaloceles and CSF leaks, expanded endonasal approaches for skull base tumors, orbital surgery, and complex skull base reconstruction.
Locations
- Our Lady of the Lake Head and Neck Center
- 4950 Essen Lane, Suite 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Get Directions
- phone: 225-765-1765
- fax: 225-765-1768
- Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health ENT
- 8200 Constantin Boulevard, Floor 3, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- Get Directions
- phone: 225-765-5500
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Skull Base Surgery, 2019
- Residency: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2018
- Medical/Professional Education: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, 2009
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2019
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna/Coventry (All Products)
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- BCBS Medicare Advantage LA
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Coventry National/First Health CCN
- Gilsbar 360
- Healthy Blue
- Humana (All Products)
- Humana Military/Tricare
- LA HealthCare Connections
- LA Healthcare Connections - Medicare
- Louisiana Medicaid
- Medicare
- Mississippi Medicaid
- Multiplan/PHCS
- People's Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Shared Health
- Three Rivers
- TriWest
- UHC Community
- UHC Medicare Plan
- United Healthcare (All Products)
- Vantage
- Wellcare
- Woman's Hospital
- Zelis
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
211 ratings, 39 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
The best doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Hernandez is excellent! He is very knowledgeable and works to create a plan to improve your symptoms and quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Both doctors were exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
The best I have been too
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
He took his time with meLove him Superior
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Hernandez is a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr Hernandez and his staff were the Best,really worth the drive here,even parking trouble
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Dr. Hernandez is the best doctor that I have ever seen. He is prompt, he is knowledgeable, he has a fantastic bedside manner, and he thoroughly listens and explains everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Hernandez, his associates and staff have been incredible during the particularly difficult health challenge I'm going through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Hernandez is super compassionate. Great Doctor! He's just so kind and patient!.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
I was lucky when I found the doctor cause I'm concerned he was the best one that could treat my condition and I've been to many of them. They couldn't do it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Hernandez is very attentive and knowledgable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Doctor Hernandez is 1st class. He's passionate & helpful through everyone questions or concerns we had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Hernandez is very compassionate and patient and let me ask all of the questions I had for him. He thoroughly explained, listened to my concerns, and let me participate in care decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Professional and personable, helping me through any concerns I may have had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr. Hernandez was very informative and took his time with me. He didn't rush the appointment and listened to my concerns. This was my first visit with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I am so happy that my doctor listens to my concerns, considers my questions and communicates and explains his plan in a way that allows me to manage my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Hernandez has an extraordinary bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
All I can say about the doctors is AMAZING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Love Dr.Hernandez he is always very informative very caring and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr. Hernandez is amazing!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Awesome physician, in every way! Very professional, but friendly & easy to converse with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Very impressed with physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr Hernandez is friendly and communicates well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Thank God for such pleasant experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Very informative that we will recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr Hernandez is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr Hernandez and his resident were very thorough !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr Hernandaz was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr. Hernandez is exactly what a doctor should be. He listened to my background and concerns, identified possible causes and solutions, and we agreed together on a course of action. I felt that he took into account what I was saying and also educated me on my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Everything was well explained to me where I could understand it easily. Very pleased with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr. Hernandez has seen my son in the past. He impressed me with my son's care which is why I chose to see him. I have and will continue to recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Stephen Hernandez was very opened to me. Explained my problem and what to expect in the near future
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr Hernandez was probably the BEST overall dr I have ever seen. I hope I never have to have head or neck surgery again but if I do I 100 percent want him as my dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Love my doctor Hernandez
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very detail oriented and answered any questions I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Will recommend him , in a HEARTBEAT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Hernandez is Top Knotch!