Professor Dr. Franco Hernandez

Biography

Franco Hernandez is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, focusing on plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University Medical Center. Born and raised in Southern California, he graduated with honors from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Southern California, where he excelled in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and related fields. His post-graduate training includes an internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of Texas's largest trauma centers, and further education at Stanford University Medical Center, where he completed a Clinical Instructorship. His clinical practice encompasses a wide range of procedures related to dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, temporomandibular disorders, and oral oncology. Dr. Hernandez is also engaged in various professional organizations and holds multiple active memberships. His commitment to education and clinical excellence continues to shape his role at Stanford and beyond.

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