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Everardo Hernandez-Quintela

Everardo Hernandez-Quintela, MD, MSc

Cornea and External DiseasesComprehensive Ophthalmology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Everardo Hernandez-Quintela

Professional Titles

  • Medical Director - Patient Access Center for the Eye

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Everardo Hernandez-Quintela, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.C.S. is an accomplished cataract and cornea surgeon at the Wilmer Eye Institute’s locations in Baltimore and Lutherville, Maryland. He specializes in both refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK) and corneal transplant. Dr. Hernández-Quintela is the medical director for Wilmer's Patient Access Center for the Eye (PACE). 

Prior to joining Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Hernandez Quintela was a professor of ophthalmology at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México where he led the course on research methodology in ophthalmology and the advanced course on cornea and refractive surgery. He is the founder of the international chapter of the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Mexico, known as Colegio Nacional de Investigación en Ciencias Visuales (MARVO).

Dr. Hernández-Quintela is a peer review editorial member of the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Journal of Ophthalmology among other prestigious journals. He held a clinical academic position as head of cornea and refractive surgery services, and head of research at the Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México Hospital in Mexico City, which is one of the largest eye hospitals in Latin America.

Dr. Hernández-Quintela began his career at Universidad La Salle and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City. He performed his residency training at the Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México Hospital, in Mexico City, and completed his fellowships at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School in the United States with professor Dimitri Azar, and at the Hôtel Dieu Hospital, at Université Paris in France with Professor J.M. Legeais and Prof. Yves Pouliquen.Dr. Hernández-Quintela holds a Master in Science from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, School of Medicine.

Research Interests

Development of Medical Devices and Confocal Microscopy, Keratoconus, Ocular Surface Disease, Refractive Surgery

Research Summary

Dr. Hernández-Quintela’s research interests include the design and validation of ophthalmic diagnostic devices, analysis on electrical signals of biological tissue, ocular surface disease diagnosis, and in-vivo confocal microscopy.

Honors

  • First Prize, MIT Hacking Medicine, 1/1/19
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/17
  • Academic Excellence Award, Fundaci√≥n UNAM, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, 1/1/97
  • Miguel Aleman Vald√©s Award, Fundaci√≥n Miguel Alem√°n, A.C., 1/1/96
  • Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en M√©xico Award, Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en M√©xico I.A.P., 1/1/96
  • First Place, Scientfic-Academic Award, Asociaci√≥n para Evitar la Ceguera en M√©xico, 1/1/93
  • Chief Resident, Hospital "Dr. Luis S√°nchez Bulnes", Asociaci√≥n para Evitar la Ceguera en M√©xico., 1/1/93
  • Honors, 7th National Resident Meeting, Asociaci√≥n para Evitar la Ceguera en M√©xico Mexico, 1/1/92

Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Pan American Association of Ophthalmology
  • Pan American Cornea Society
  • Mexican Society of Ophthalmology

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
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  2. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  3. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, MSc, 2001
  • Fellowship: UFR de Medecine de l'Universite Paris Cite, Ophthalmology, 1997
  • Residency: Anahuac University Hospital Mexico , Ophthalmology, 1993
  • Medical Education: Universidad La Salle Facultad de Medicina, MD, 1991

Insurance

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  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5

419 ratings, 144 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Competent & professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Excellent outcome from surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Very professional and concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Excellent physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr Hernandez is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Very friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    The provider was great, first meeting. I dont know if all my sons records where available to him, but he was very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    He is a very good doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    This was an emergency visit, Dr. Hernandez is not my normal eye doctor. But he helped me immensely, was calm and patient, and helped me feel better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    I like having Dr. Hernandez as my provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Knowledgeable and experienced

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    The doctor is very nice and well mannered. He explains things to you so that you understand what is going on.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Professional, well informed, kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    He is a very good opthamologist wieth an excellent communication style

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    The provider was group in explaining and getting ready for eye surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    This provider was so much better than the last one

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    I had a very productive visit. Everyone was so considerate and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Fantastic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Professional, thorough, attentive, courteous and easy to communicate with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excell Dr. He was focused and detailed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    They were concerned about my vision and to keep using medication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    No complaints thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I felt well taken care of and not rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Highly knowledgeable kind and I trust his expertise for my vision care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Everything was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    He answers all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Very Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    I was there for a second opinion on a surgery and he indicated everything looked fine. He was very pleasant and explained things in a way that I could understand. He also indicated to let him know if I needed anything else or had questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Knowledgeable, respectful, and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Was pleased with their care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Provider is extremely knowledgeable and efficient.He explained what his job was and that my veins looked very good and that I did not need further help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    The visit was very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Does a great surgical job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    He is excellent. Knowledgeable and personable. Very satisfied.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    My primary provider was overly quick in evaluating my health status during this visit, as if he was rushed and in a hurry.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Great

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Very late for appt no updates about the provider; like he running behind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Very quick and straightforward

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Very pleasant, and informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is a eye doctor who is well respected. I have been going to him for 5 years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    The visit with the doctor was very helpful but the office wait time was tiring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Hernandez is very friendly and professional. I feel very privileged to have him as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    The provider was knowledgeable and provided easily understood responses to my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Nice caring provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is always kind, patient, polite, gentle, thoughtful, and positive. He has done a superb job before, during and after my cataract surgery. My final post cataract appointment (until one year check up) was very encouraging to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Calm and thorough in explaining diagnosis and confirmed the diagnosis of another doctor. As a result I am selecting this Dr. Hernandez to perform cataract surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellentzz

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Did not spend enough time to discuss my optionVery Rush visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    He was correct and did what was needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is excellent in all aspects.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Very pleasant and courteous. Explained things in an easy and caring manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Friendly in everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr Hernandez Is wonderful pleasant doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Waited 45 min, then asked why so long, check in then went and found tech to get me started on eye exam. Tech, [staff], very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Informative, thorough

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    This visit was great, last visit was horrible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is a delight. He went out of his way to accommodate a special need for completing a procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Hernandez-Quintela is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Very informative and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is a great doctor. Knowledgeable and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Cordial, informative, patient, caring & clear!

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Overall pretty good. Check in was fast and efficient by girls at front desk. They were knowledgeable about their jobs. Good experience at check in. Young l

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    The doctor took the time to answer all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr. EVERARDO HERNANDEZ-QUINTELA was very kind and answered all my questions in a way I could understand from a laymen's point of view.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    The provider was good. He gave me good news that I didn't have Glaucoma which another doctor diagnosed me with

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    All fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    He was kind, rspectful, and listened to my concerns. I felt he was competent and concerned about my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent service from everyone. Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Helpful, knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Two times very Good

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    I was only with the doctor for about 5 minutes. Spend more time on exams, very fast up the doctor with questionsz

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    I would never go anywhere else for my eye care as I've had two Cornea transplants

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I am very satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    He is pleasant, patient and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Very knowledgeable, excellent communication and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is a genius miracle worker!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    My opthamalogist , Dr. Hernandez, is gentlemanly, kind and thoughtful. He patiently listens to your concerns and answers them graciously.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Attitude adjustment, speak to patients with kindness and a little respect. Listen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    This was my first visit with Dr. Hernandez. He was articulate and answered my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is very knowledgeable, caring and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    He is the best Dr.anyone would like.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Hernandez listened to me and reflected my information in his actions. He was very responsive to my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Excellent, on time, friendly, communicative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Very pleasant, patient, and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Hernandez was kind and caring. He gave his recommendations and explained why he felt they were the right solutions. Dr. Hernandez even consulted with a glaucoma specialist as well, so I would be able to have two Procedure done have my next appointment.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Extremely disrespectful and impolite.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    The provider is awesome and knows what he's doing. He has a great attitude and bed side manner. The problem is that he gets booked with way too many patients. Your scheduling for him needs to be updated to see less patients per day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Love Dr. Hernandez!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Consistently good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is an excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Hernandez excellent doctor, very amble, my trained

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Excellent doctor, however he seemed very busy with Interns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Excellent

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    He blew off anything I had to say, grasping at straws to get me out of there after waiting over two hours

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    The MD was knowledgable, spoke to me well, cared about getting me the right care with the right equipment!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    He was competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Doctor was very kind, patient and interacted well with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    He was honest with me on questions that he could not answer. I appreciate honesty.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Dr Hernandez is an excellent eye doctor .. He is very good at his job, makes me feel excellent abt his services, always greets me with a smile

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Very busy and knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    This was my second visit with Dr. Hernandez-Quintela. He Is professional and thorough, and a gentleman which bodes well for my upcoming procedures.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Very informative and asked several questions to gain better understanding for my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    He is a very good aged professional and I like that

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    When using the machine to look at my retina,the machine touched my eye. I told her it was touching my elyelash previously and had pulled away. Ive done this many times. Keep the doctor doing this not the technician.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Was very late. Didn't apologize or explain why. Spent maybe 2-3 minutes with me only to do the requisite checks and said you have healthy eyes. Didn't answer the questions the technician asked me about floaters or light flashes. Is this what my money is paying for?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Everything was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Very accommodating ! I needed an emergency appointment because I had flashing in my eye and the doctor was very quick to give me an appointment! Thank you !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Relaxed, confident, attentive

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Hernandez was a very polite, pleasant, caring, skilled professional. > Gentle.. A thank you to Dr. Hernandez.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    I feel that he doesn't explain answers to my questions thoroughly and clearly enough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Respectful, pleasant, and responsive to my issues. Provided helpful information for my follow-up care at home. I felt he listened to me and, as a new pt, it was a pleasant experience.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Good recommendation of other provider that I should have been seeing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Excellent work, good at easing fears and successfully carrying the necessary surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. Hernandez is kind, thoughtful, patient, extremely brilliant, and has enormous experience. I'm thrilled to have him as my eye doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    He was kind, considerate and intelligent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Hernandez seemed very professional and experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Hernandez was very good. I look forward to my annual checkups for my cornea transplants

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr Hernandez is not my doctor but he saw me and provided the information I needed.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Seem very knowledgeable

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Seemed rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    He was very nice. No issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I am very grateful that Dr. Hernandez-Quintela could see me on an urgent basis for painful eyes evaluation.10 Stars

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Like the doctor. Very kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    I love having doctor hernandez as my surgeon. I would recommend him to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    He is a very good doctor because is profesional on his way to check you and explain to you th concerns about your visit.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    They've been pretty good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    I appreciated that Dr. Hernandez listened to my comments and agreed with me. Said I should call if I have more problems.