Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Yasmin G Hernandez-Barco
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.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Gastroenterology Associates
- 55 Fruit Street, Building 5, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-2426
- fax: 617-724-5997
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2020
- Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, Internal Medicine, 2016
- Medical Education: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University***, 2012
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
52 ratings, 29 reviewsThe 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.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 11/14/2025
She is TOP.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
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!
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Thanks for your care
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
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
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Exceptional communication and caring and made me feel very respected and fortunate to be seen and cared for.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Thank God for the doctors providing my care at Mass General
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
I have the rare IgG4-RD. As such I see dozens of specialists regularly. Dr. Hernandez-Barco is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. She is attentive, listens carefully, and asks thoughtful questions without rushing her patients. She is kind, compassionate, and takes the time to thoroughly explain the disease, treatment options, and the reasoning behind her recommendations. She not only treats the illness but also ensures that patients feel emotionally supported and confident, knowing that a highly competent and dedicated physician is looking out for their best interests. I consider my self very fortunate to have Dr. Hernandez-Barco be the leader of my GI/Pancreatic team.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
She is knowledgeable and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 9/28/2025
The physician is smart, personable and has empathy
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Yasmin Hernandez Barco was kind she listened, and put a lot of thought into her recommendations. I feel that I'm being taken care of in a very all encompassing manner. I would highly recommend her
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
All was fine, the doctor was very careful in questioning items in my condition to understand my issues.
- Reviewed on 9/6/2025
Dr. Hernandez Barco is a wonderful doctor. She is kind, she listens well, she provides very appropriate advice, answers all questions, gives information, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs the type of care that I have.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Hernandez is very kind, gives me plenty of time to ask questions, and is very professional!! I really like her and feel very confident in her advice and care.
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Hernandez is amazing. She takes her time. She listens. She hears us. She understands us. She empathizes with us. I could not be more grateful to have such a wonderful doctor and team. Thank you to Dr. Hernandez. And I just appreciate you so, so very much.
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Professional and caring.
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
She and her staff went out of their way to make this appointment happen
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
She listens and understands her patients very well, an excellent professional.
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
No issues at all. The doctor listened, answered all the questions I had, and explained everything well. It was my first appointment with her and I was really glad she was involved in my care.
- Reviewed on 7/7/2025
very good
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
I appreciate the way she listens, had reviewed my case in advance, reviewed outcome at close of appointment and I feel I am getting the upmost care!
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Dr Hernandez-Barco is an excellent doctor and a very nice person who cares about her patients
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Hernandez personifies the very best of her profession. She is a great listener who practices GI medicine with empathy and kindness. There is no pretentiousness. She explains everything in a clear, understandable style. She is personable, professional, and smart. Great physician!
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
My doctor was very clear and detailed as she explained my condition and as she answered my questions.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
First time visit with her, but am very hopeful that she will be able to help me.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
It was our first appt and she took the time to ask me to explain my story and also give me helpful feedback and guidance. Thanks
- Reviewed on 5/31/2025
She is wonderful
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr. Hernandez Barco is the best!