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Shanda L. Hernandez

Shanda L. Hernandez, PA

5.037 ratings, 6 reviews

Thoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 970-298-3050

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Female

About Shanda L. Hernandez

About The Provider

Shanda is originally from Ohio but spent the majority of her childhood in Riverton, Wyoming. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oklahoma Christian and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Shanda’s clinical interests include cardiac and thoracic surgeries.

“I am honest and dedicated to motivating patients and their families to yield positive outcomes and improve quality of life.”

As a mother to two young boys, Shanda enjoys spending time with her family outdoors when she is not working.

Locations

  1. Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - Grand Junction Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • 2643 Patterson Road, Suite 403, Grand Junction, CO 81506
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Expertise

Education

  • Graduate: University of North Texas Health Science Center, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2017

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • First Health/Coventry
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Humana
  • InnovAge PACE
  • Kaiser
  • Meritain
  • NaphCare
  • Pinnacol Assurance
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Tri West
  • United Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

37 ratings, 6 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Very knowledgeable, took time to explain everything and answer my questions. Highly recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    She's really good at what she does.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Excellent PA!

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

    Shanda is a fantastic person and P.A. I feel very fortunate to have had her on my team!

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

    The results were explained well enough for me to understand from my earlier appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Professional and answered all my question's I had.