Lydia Hernandez, MD, FACS

Provider Specialties
Breast Health
Dr. Hernandez grew up as an Air Force brat, “a child of the world.” She is a Navy veteran, having served her country at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan from 1994 to 1997. She is Puerto Rican and speaks Spanish fluently. She used to be a belly dancer and is now a proud mom of two teenagers. Dr. Hernandez is a breast cancer survivor herself so she can personally relate to many of the patients in her care.
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September 16, 2025
Axia Women’s Health Launches AI-Assisted Mammograms To Support Earlier Breast Cancer Detection
Axia Women’s Health announced today it is now offering an FDA-cleared artificial intelligence (AI) technology with every mammogram at no cost to patients. By investing in offering this additional service...
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March 6, 2026
5 Menopause Symptoms That May Surprise You
Ask most people to name a menopause symptom and they’ll likely say hot flashes. And yes - hot flashes are very real and very common. But the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause can show up in ways that have...
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March 6, 2026
Pain With Urination? Here’s What To Do
That burning, stinging sensation when you use the restroom - it’s all too common, and oh so uncomfortable. When painful urination strikes, it can be tempting to grab an over-the-counter (OTC) remedy to get some quick...
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