Dr. Andrea Hernandez MD
I am certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, specializing in treating mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and post-traumatic stress disorders, ADHD, and substance abuse. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
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With over 16 years of dedicated practice in psychiatric medicine, I have had the profound privilege of serving and assisting countless patients navigating the complexities of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, as well as various addictions. My journey in this field has been marked by a deep commitment to fostering healing and growth in individuals facing significant challenges.
Witnessing my patients overcome adversity, develop robust coping mechanisms, and ultimately achieve resilience is an incredibly rewarding aspect of my profession. Their transformations inspire and motivate me to continually refine my approach and enhance the care I provide.
Leveraging my skill set, expertise, and continuous training, my primary goal is to empower you. I aim to equip you with practical, sustainable tools and strategies that will enable you to confront your struggles, move forward with confidence, and cultivate lasting positive change in your life.
EDUCATION:
Psychiatry Residency Training - The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University: 2005-2009, Greenville, NC
Medical Degree from Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Centroamérica: 1997-2003, San José, Costa Rica
Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica - General Sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
Founder & Owner of Verve Psychiatry (AHG Psychiatry PLLC) Private Practice: 2020-present, Chapel Hill, NC
Medical Director Greenbrook TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): 2018-present, Chapel Hill, NC
Outpatient Psychiatrist at Cognitive Psychiatry: 2018-2020, Chapel Hill, NC
Inpatient Psychiatrist Cone Health Alamance Regional Hospital: 2015- 2018, Burlington, NC
Chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Executive Board Member at Cone Health Alamance Regional Hospital: 2017-2018, Burlington NC
Attending Psychiatrist at Central Regional Hospital Community Transition Unit: 2013-2014 Butner, NC
Clinical Assistant Professor at the Brody School of Medicine: 2009-2014, Greenville, NC
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND LICENSES:
North Carolina Psychiatric Association: member since 2007- present
American Psychiatric Association: member since2007- present
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: certified since 2012- present
North Carolina State Medical License: 2008- present
Florida State Medical License: 2013-present
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Electroconvulsive Therapy Certification-Duke University: 2017-present
Brainsway Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Certification: 2018-present
NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Certification: 2018-present
TEACHING / VOLUNTEERING:
Preceptor for UNC Psychology Gil Internship Program, Cognitive Psychiatry: 2018-2020, Chapel Hill, NC
Preceptor for UNC Chapel Hill Medical Students, Alamance Regional Hospital: 2016-2017, Burlington, NC
Preceptor for Elon Physician Assistant Students, Alamance Regional Hospital: 2015-2017, Burlington, NC
Preceptor for ECU Brody School of Medicine Students & Supervisor for Psychiatry Residents: 2009-2014, ECU Health, Greenville, NC
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University- Women’s Committee Member: 2009-2010, Greenville, NC
North Carolina Psychiatric Association - Resident in Training Representative at NCPA Executive Board: 2007-2009, Raleigh, NC
Volunteer at Care Community at Blackerton - Residential living Community for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities:1999-2000, Devon, UK
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
Acceptability, Safety, and Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Pregnancy: Rachel Ogbuoji M.B.B.S, MPH, Andrea Hernandez MD (European Psychiatric Congress April 2019)
Anxiety Disorders. Speaker for Insights in Mental Health: an educational series offered at ARMC Education Center (Burlington NC): 2017
"Psychotic and Personality Disorders in the DSM-5". Speaker for Eastern Area Health Education Center Conference, (Greenville, NC): 2013
"Somatic treatments used in psychiatry during the first half of the 20th century". Speaker for East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds, (Greenville, NC): 2011
"Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder". Speaker for Eastern Area Health Education Center Conference (Greenville, NC): 2009
"Importance and recollection of journal club and seminar readings in residency training". Poster presentation at NCPA Annual Meeting, (New Bern, NC): 2009
"Paraphilias: when pleasure goes too far". Speaker for East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Grand Rounds (Greenville, NC): 2009