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Woodcreek Provider Biographies

Woodcreek Provider Biographies

Thomas Hernandez, MD, PhD

Thomas Hernandez, MD, PhD


Pediatrics


Having practiced pediatrics since 1996, I am delighted to care for your child as part of our Woodceek family.


In addition to providing well-child care, I also provide care for all varieties of illnesses and injuries. I treat children with ADHD, depression, and other common behavioral health problems. I also provide care for allergies and asthma. In case you are wondering, my PhD is in Biochemistry. Initially, my interest was to do medical research, but I came to realize that I prefer "hands on care". However, my PhD training has served me well as it developed my problem-solving skills and taught me to be methodical.


Personally, I have three children including a daughter who will soon attend college, a son in middle school, and another daughter in elementary school. As a father, I believe it is important to be actively involved in my kids' lives, whether it means making sure their homework gets done (and turned in!); coaching them in basketball, soccer and T-Ball; or helping with piano practice. I encourage parents to make sure their kids are physically active and to keep the TV off as much as possible.


Y si, yo hablo Espanol, tambien.


  • Woodcreek Provider Since: 2004
  • Board Certified: American Academy of Pediatrics, 1996
  • Pediatric Residency: Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 1996
  • Medical Degree: MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1993
  • PhD, Stanford University, 1993