Observation Services
At New Braunfels ER & Hospital, we prioritize personalized care tailored to meet patients’ individual needs. Our observation medicine services ensure our patients receive the proper care and monitoring before discharge or admission.
Unlike traditional hospital systems that often discharge patients without thorough assessments, potentially overlooking underlying conditions, our approach prioritizes patient well-being before discharge.
You can leave New Braunfels ER & Hospital with confidence, knowing you and your loved ones have received the appropriate care through our advanced observation services.
Inpatient Services
New Braunfels ER & Hospital is a fully licensed hospital by the State of Texas. We have a 4-bed inpatient unit equipped with medical, surgical, and telemetry capabilities. Because of our smaller size, we exceed safe RN-to-patient staffing ratios, often providing you with a dedicated nurse. Our board-certified internal medicine providers are committed to your care throughout your stay.
At New Braunfels ER & Hospital, we offer compassionate, concierge-level medical care for both major and minor injuries and illnesses.
Whatever your injury or illness, New Braunfels ER & Hospital is prepared to provide prompt treatment for you and your loved ones. Our facility boasts minimal wait times, personalized care, and cutting-edge technology. Experience all the services of a larger hospital without the hassle. We’re open 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays.
Meet our Chair of Internal Medicine – Dr. Hernandez
Name: Francisco Hernández Jr.
Undergraduate College: UTMB Schools of Allied Health
Medical School: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin : Waukesha Family Medicine
Board Certification(s): Family Medicine
Practice Name: Extensivist of Texas
Practice Website: www.extensivistsoftexas.com
In 2005, Dr. Hernandez started his career as a physician at Central Texas Medical Associates. Four years later, he decided to venture and open his own practice (Inpatient Medicine Physicians). Since 2009, he has been a hospitalist in New Braunfels and San Marcos area.
Dr. Hernandez is currently the Medical Director for several facilities in central Texas such as Sundance Inn Health Center, Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehab, and Heartland Hospice in San Antonio, Texas.
In 2021, Dr. Hernandez and Dr. Pak started Extensivists of Texas with the purpose of being able to join forces and serve patients better by providing extensive care in every different medical setting: hospital, nursing home, and in the community. Dr. Hernandez believes that patients should have access to medical care regardless of the setting they are in. He also believes that every patient needs to be treated with respect without the need of going back and forth between providers. In his free time, Dr. Hernandez enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and running. He also enjoys to travel with his family and friends.
