Jon D. Hernandez, MD, PhD
Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- Elbow
- Hand
- Wrist
Languages spoken
- English
Affiliated with
About
Philosophy of care
Injuries to the upper extremity (hand, wrist and elbow) are of societal concern because they affect individuals’ ability to function at work or play. Restoration of function is my primary goal, and I make sure to tailor the treatment to your individual needs. My training has provided me great perspective on the various treatment options and when to apply them. For 18 years I have had the honor of providing patients orthopedic care of the upper extremity, including trauma, reconstruction and microvascular repair.
Why I entered medicine
I entered medicine because of sports. Spending time in the training rooms as a teenager and young adult recuperating from sports injuries introduced me to musculoskeletal anatomy, which I found fascinating. I deepen my understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, injuries and treatments through my professional practice experience as well as organizations such as the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Patient education is central to an optimal outcome, whether the issue is carpal tunnel surgery or more complex reconstructive procedures.
Personal interests
Family and community are of great importance to me. In addition to my work, friends and family, I enjoy all the outdoor activities the Lehigh Valley has to offer, including golf and snowboarding. I have a passion for woodworking, especially using locally reclaimed materials to build furniture, doors, stairs etc.
Education
Undergraduate
UCLA, BS - Kinesiology, 1991
Medical Training
University of California, Los Angeles, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1998
Post Graduate
University of California, Los Angeles, PhD, 1998
Training
Residency 1999
Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Residency 2000
Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Residency 2001
Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Residency 2002
Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Residency 2003
Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Fellowship 2004
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnato, OH
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand
Publications & Clinical Trials
1621 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104-2304
United States
2226 Blakeslee Blvd. Drive E.
Suite 200
Lehighton, PA 18235-1514
United States
26 Station Circle
Hazleton, PA 18202-9726
United States
Conditions Treated
- Arthralgia
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis of the Fingers
- Avascular Necrosis of the Hand
- Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate
- Avascular Necrosis of the Wrist
- Benign Tumor of Hand
- Biceps Tendon Injury Elbow
- Bone Graft
- Bone Spur
- Bones and Joints
- Boutonniere Deformity
- Broken Arm
- Buckle Fracture
- Bursitis
- Arthralgia
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis of the Fingers
- Avascular Necrosis of the Hand
- Avascular Necrosis of the Lunate
- Avascular Necrosis of the Wrist
- Benign Tumor of Hand
- Biceps Tendon Injury Elbow
- Bone Graft
- Bone Spur
- Bones and Joints
- Boutonniere Deformity
- Broken Arm
- Buckle Fracture
- Bursitis
- Bursitis of the Elbow
- Bursitis of the Hand
- Bursitis of the Wrist
- Camptodactyly
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Carpometacarpal Boss
- Cellulitis
- Chronic Pain
- Claw Hand
- Clinodactyly
- Colles Fracture
- Comminuted Fracture
- Complex Elbow Trauma
- Congenital Hand Deformities
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain Tendinitis
- Developmental Hand Deformities
- Distal Radial Fracture
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Contracture
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Sprain
- Epicondylitis
- Felon Infection
- Finger Arthritis
- Finger Deformity
- Finger Dislocation
- Finger Fracture
- Finger Injury
- Finger Osteoarthritis
- Finger Tendon Tear
- Forearm Fracture
- Foreign Body (Finger)
- Foreign Body (Hand)
- Fracture
- Galeazzi Fracture
- Gamekeeper's Thumb
- Ganglion Cyst
- Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath of Hand
- Glomus Tumor
- Hand Arthritis
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Hand Injuries
- Hand Mass
- Hand Osteoarthritis
- Hand Tendonitis
- Joint Pain
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Lesion of Ulnar Nerve
- Limb Pain
- Lipomas
- Little League Elbow
- Loose Body Elbow
- Lunate Fracture
- MCL Injuries
- Madelung Deformity
- Mallet Finger
- Malunion Fracture of the Forearm
- Malunion Fracture of the Hand
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Median Neuropathy
- Monteggia Fracture
- Nonunion Fracture of the Forearm
- Nonunion Fracture of the Wrist
- Orthopedic Infections
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Palmar Fasciitis
- Radial Head Fracture
- Radial Nerve Neuropathy
- Scaphoid Fracture
- Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse (Snac)
- Sports Related Injury
- Sprains and Strains
- Syndactyly
- Tendonitis (Achilles Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow, Trigger Finger, De Quervain's)
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thumb Fracture
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Thumb
- Ulnar Claw
- Ulnar Fracture
- Ulnar Nerve Compression At/In Wrist Or Hand
- Ulnar Nerve Injury
- Ulnar Nerve Instability
- Ulnar Nerve Neuritis
- Ulnar Nerve Subluxation
- Ulnar Variance
- Ulnocarpal Abutment Syndrome
- Upper Extremity Injuries
- Wartenberg Syndrome
- Wrist Contracture
- Wrist Dislocation
- Wrist Fracture
- Wrist Instability
- Wrist Sprain
- Wrist Tendon Tear
Services Offered
- Amputation
- Amputation of the Finger Surgery
- Amputation of the Thumb Surgery
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroplasty Wrist
- Arthroscopy of Elbow
- Arthroscopy of Wrist
- Biceps Tendon Repair
- Biopsy
- Bursa Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
- Centralization Wrist
- Closed Reduction And Manipulation
- Cmc Thumb Arthroplasty
- Cortisone Injection
- Amputation
- Amputation of the Finger Surgery
- Amputation of the Thumb Surgery
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroplasty Wrist
- Arthroscopy of Elbow
- Arthroscopy of Wrist
- Biceps Tendon Repair
- Biopsy
- Bursa Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
- Centralization Wrist
- Closed Reduction And Manipulation
- Cmc Thumb Arthroplasty
- Cortisone Injection
- Cubital Tunnel Surgery
- Digital Nerve Repair
- Elbow Contracture Release
- Elbow Fracture Surgery
- Elbow Joint Replacement
- Elbow Reconstruction
- Elbow Surgery
- Elbow Tendon Lengthening
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
- Excision of Bone Cyst
- Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
- Excision of Radius or Ulna
- Excision of the Hook of Hamate
- Exertional Compartment Release
- Extensor Tendon Repair
- Extremity Flap Reconstruction
- Fasciotomy of Hand
- Finger Deformity Surgery
- Finger Flexor Recession
- Finger Fracture Surgery
- Finger Joint Replacement
- Finger Reattachment
- Finger Tendon Lengthening
- Fingertip Amputations & Finger Flaps
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Foreign Body Removal
- Fusion Arthrodesis
- Ganglion Cyst Removal
- General Orthopedics
- Growth Plate Fracture Surgery
- Guyon Canal Release
- Hand Fracture Surgery
- Hand Steroid Injection
- Hand Surgery
- Hand Tendon Repair
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Hand, Wrist and Elbow Care
- Injection of Tendon
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injection
- Joint Surgery of Hand
- Joint Surgery of the Wrist
- Laceration Repair
- Lunate Fracture Surgery
- Microsurgery of the Hand
- Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Hand
- Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Wrist
- Monteggia Fracture Surgery
- Multiple Ligament Reconstruction
- Nail Avulsion and Excision
- Nail Bed Surgery
- Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Orif Arm
- Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Orif Elbow
- Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Orif Finger
- Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Orif Hand
- Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Orif Wrist
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Orthopedics
- Osteoid Osteoma Ablation
- Partial or Complete Resection of Bone
- Pediatric Hand Surgery of Duplicated Fingers (Polydactyly)
- Pediatric Hand Surgery of Webbed Fingers (Syndactyly)
- Radial Head Replacement
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Finger
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Hand
- Removal of Bone and Soft Tissue
- Scapholunate Ligament Injury & DISI Repair
- Scar Revision
- Second Opinion for Surgery
- Skin Grafts
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Splinting
- Steroid Injection
- Surgery
- Surgery For De Quervain Tenosynovitis
- Suture/Staple Removal
- Synovectomy of Wrist
- Tendon Pulley Reconstruction
- Tendon Repair Surgery
- Tennis Elbow Surgery
- Tenoplasty of Hand
- Tenotomy
- Thumb Fracture Surgery
- Thumb Surgery
- Trauma Care
- Trauma Surgery
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Repair
- Triceps Repair
- Trigger Finger Surgery
- Trigger Thumb Surgery
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ulnar Nerve Surgery
- Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Fusion
- Wrist Reconstruction
- Wrist Steroid Injection
- Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Tendon Lengthening
- X-ray
- Xiaflex and Needle Aponeurotomy
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