Jody Hernandez, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-C

Biography

Jody Hernandez, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She has been part of the UT Southwestern team since 2011 and brings 21 years of experience as a registered nurse. Ms. Hernandez has been a member of the Lung Transplant Team since 2015, where she has developed extensive experience caring for patients throughout the transplant journey. She currently provides outpatient care to pre- and post-lung transplant patients, focusing on their ongoing medical needs and supporting them through each stage of the transplant process.

Ms. Hernandez earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in December 2024 and graduated as a nurse practitioner. Her extensive nursing experience, specialized knowledge in lung transplantation, and commitment to patient-centered care allow her to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to the transplant population.

Outside of work, Ms. Hernandez has been married since 2005. She and her family enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and making memories together. She values the opportunity to explore new places, experience the outdoors, and spend quality time with the people she loves.