Daniel Hernandez

Daniel Hernandez is an Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UCSF/San Francisco State University (2020) and completed a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency at UCSF (2023). His clinical expertise focuses on neurorehabilitation, particularly in managing patients with functional movement disorders, stroke, brain tumors, cerebellar disorders, vestibular conditions, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. He is a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy.

Education:

• BS in Health Science, DePaul University (2016)
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, UCSF/SFSU (2020)
• Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, UCSF (2023)

Research Interests: Specializes in optimizing functional recovery for patients with neurological impairments through evidence-based physical therapy interventions. Active in clinical practice and education related to movement analysis, gait disorders, and neuroplasticity applications in rehabilitation.

Awards:

• Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (2023)

Advising/Grants: No specific advising roles or grants mentioned in available data.