David Hernandez

David Hernandez, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine and serves as Chief of Service at Ben Taub General Hospital (BTGH), specializing in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction.

His educational background includes:

• BS in Biology from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (2007)
• MD from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2011)
• Residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2016)
• Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at Indiana University (2017)

Dr. Hernandez's clinical expertise focuses on complex head and neck malignancies and reconstructive techniques, with specific emphasis on:

• Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer
• Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer
• Salivary Gland Tumors
• Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction

He maintains active membership in leading professional societies including the American Head and Neck Society and American Academy of Otolaryngology.