Yasmin G Hernandez-Barco, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.884211 average rating from 38 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Yasmin G. Hernandez-Barco, MD is a bilingual (English, Spanish), board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in diseases of the pancreas. She serves as the Medical Pancreatologist for the Division of Gastroenterology with a clinical focus on caring for patients with acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatitis of unknown etiology, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, pancreatic cysts, and pancreatic cancer. She is an active member of the multidisciplinary Pancreatic Cyst Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the National Consortium for the study of Pancreatic Diseases and Pancreatic Cancer.
Dr. Hernandez-Barco is a physician-scientist and studies the immunobiology of pancreatic cancer precursor lesions and the role of the immune system in malignant progression of pancreatic cancer. She is actively involved in research which includes developing technologies for the early detection of pancreatic cancer and pancreatic cysts and developing clinical diagnostic tools in the management of various subtypes of pancreatitis.
Prior to starting clinical practice in 2012, Dr. Hernandez-Barco received her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honors Societies and awarded the Glasgow-Rubin Citation for academic achievement. She completed her residency and chief residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Hernandez-Barco completed her Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship in the Division of Gastroenterology at MGH. She completed an additional year of advanced fellowship training in Medical Pancreatology at MGH and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
She is actively involved in gastroenterology and pancreatic professional societies, and serves on several national committees including the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) Food and Drug Administration Related Matters Committee, ACG Technology and Innovation Committee, and ACG Young Physician Scholar Program Steering Committee.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2020
- Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine, 2016
- Medical Education: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University***, 2012
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.884211 average rating from 38 reviews
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very thoughtful, showed much concern about my wellbeing
2026-08-31
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Dr Hernandez is the best doctor I've ever had for a first-time appointment. And I'm 76 years old! She was very kind and very, very smart. She didn't just accept that I had had two episodes of pancreatitis but questioned whether I had had them at all. After her reading my older medical reports, she thought of other possible diagnoses that had been overlooked and maybe more serious or just different. Because she had a broad concept of all my health problems and symptoms, she was able to put together a different picture. Most doctors would just accept the written words but dr Hernandez had both the creativity and intelligence to Have an open mind to look for the truth. She has scheduled a series of tests to explore her ideas, to get to the bottom of my problem. Most of my other doctors don't take the time or have the interest to look outside the box. [redacted] She is just exceptional [redacted]
2026-08-31
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Very attentive and caring. Had good suggestions
2026-09-01
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Yes, Dr. Hernandez Barco, she was very thorough, very conscientious, very professional, and friendly, and answered all my questions, provided me with some insights that I wasn't aware of, and it was a very positive experience.
2026-08-13
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Professional visit.
2026-08-08
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I felt as though I was getting very thoughtful care. She took her time to explain everything to me and I have a high level of confidence that she is providing the best level of care possible. She had a great bedside manner too. She's on 1 to 10, she's an 11. [redacted]
2026-07-15
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It has always been good. She is listens well and is a caring person.
2026-07-01
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Extremely attentive, listens and insightful!
2026-06-28
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She's excellent
2026-06-22
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Dr Hernandez is an excellent caring gastro doctor.
2026-06-22
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She's excellent
2026-06-09
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Extremely professional with the ability to answer complex questions in a clear and unambiguous way. Great empathy for a patient at a serious and scary part of the journey.
2026-05-31
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Excellent follow up care post surgery and long term for my issue. Support staff also excellent. So grateful for virtual visits since almost 3 hours away. Always responsive to my questions and concerns. Makes patient feel safe and heard.
2025-11-30
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She is TOP.
2025-11-14
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Dr. Hernandez-Bartco is outstanding. She is kind, understanding, and truly listens to you. There is an exchange in the conversation. Her guidance, experience, and caring ways are irreplaceable. Thank you so much!
2025-11-10
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Thanks for your care
2025-11-10
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Dr. Hernandez showed concern , empathy, real interest in what I shared with her. She was very well informed of my complex medical history and devised a way forward that made a lot of sense. I trust her fully.
2025-11-02
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She actually KNEW my test results and compared it to previous years! Usually that's my job to remind these. Of a slight change in testing. Dr. Hernandez was superb! She has the ability to explain things at my level! Very Personable that that is NOT top priority but it's nice
2025-10-29
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Exceptional communication and caring and made me feel very respected and fortunate to be seen and cared for.
2025-10-12
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
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