About Joseph Hernandez, MD
Dr. Joseph Hernandez is dual board-certified in addiction medicine and general psychiatry. Dr. Hernandez’s modalities may include a combination of medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral modification. He is also an LGBTQIA+ ally and supports diverse patient populations. Dr. Hernandez was inspired to become a psychiatrist to encourage people’s unlimited capacity to grow and change. He completed his residency and addiction medicine fellowship at Augusta University. Dr. Hernandez enjoys spending time with his family and two dachshunds.Dr. Hernandez also treats opioid and alcohol use disorders with Suboxone and other evidenced-based practice methods to achieve current and future sobriety, a return to health and wellness and improved daily life.
Education & Certifications
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Florida State University College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Biology (B.S.) Florida State University
Board-Certified in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine
Board-Certified Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Member of the American Psychiatric Association
Member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
Member of the Society of Addiction Medicine
Conditions Treated
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar I & II (w/o psychosis)
- Depression
- Adjustment Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Drug Use Disorder
- Gambling
- Hoarding
- Sex/Pornography
- LGBTQI+ Related Needs
- Psychosis
- PTSD/Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
- Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Phobias
- Anger
- Irritability
- Treatment Resistant Depression
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Depression with Suicidality
- Depression w/Psychosis
- Severe Bipolar w/Psychosis
- Depressive Disorders
- Psychiatric Evaluation
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