Daniel Hernandez Gonzalez, MD

My father was a neonatologist. When I was young, I would often visit the hospital with him to see the sick babies in his care. That inspired me to become a pediatrician myself. My three younger siblings also followed our father's footsteps into the medical field, so you can say caring for others is truly the family business. \n I love working with children each day; they are so curious, full of energy and excited about the world around them. I enjoy caring for children of all ages, and have special interest in premature babies, as well as children with behavior concerns such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I believe in letting kids be kids. They are stronger than we think and a lot of times they are able to work things out for themselves if we stay out of their way. I see my role as understanding when to give them that freedom, and when intervention is necessary. When you have a concern with your child, we will get to the bottom of it, and we will avoid unnecessary medications or procedures while we do that. \n I grew up in central Florida and met my wife, Morgan, in medical school. I completed a pediatric residency here in North Carolina, and fell in love with the weather and people here. We are happy to call the Winston-Salem area home,and enjoy taking our son and our dog to local parks and swimming pools, and on adventures to find delicious North Carolina barbecue.

As an internal medicine physician, I see myself as the quarterback of my patients' healthcare team. I am responsible for monitoring each patient's overall health, suggesting ways to stay as healthy as possible and bringing in other care providers when necessary. It is an honor and a privilege to provide counsel and advice when a patient is in need. \n Teaching is one of the most important parts of what I do. I offer the information and education each patient needs to make informed decisions about their health. Whether it's screening, medication or referrals, I am here to answer questions and set minds at ease. I see myself as a guide who can provide a map or timeline for their care and also help them navigate unexpected circumstances. \n I am very fortunate to work alongside my dad, who is also a physician in the same clinic as me. When I am not at work, I am a devoted ice hockey fan and player. You can often find me cheering on the Minnesota Wild or hitting the ice myself as a goalie in local adult leagues. I'm an avid LEGO collector, so please ask me about my collection or builds! I also like visiting art exhibits, taking in comedy shows and visiting new restaurants in the area.