About
Dr. Lauren Hernandez serves as Chief Medical Officer of KidsWell at NuWell Medicine. She holds board certification in Pediatrics along with a certification in Genomic Medicine. Her personal health journey led her to build nutritional and wellness programs for her own family and community, shaping a preventive philosophy she now applies in clinical practice.
Dr. Hernandez uses DNA genomics and gut microbiome insights to guide sustainable lifestyle changes for her pediatric patients. She integrates nutraceuticals as alternatives or complements to conventional medications when appropriate. A co-presenter on The Genesis of Longevity virtual education series, she contributes as the Pediatric Longevity Expert. Dr. Hernandez practices from the New Orleans, LA location and believes that improving long-term health must begin in childhood.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Certification in Genomic Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hernandez right for?
Dr. Hernandez is the right fit for families seeking a genomics-informed approach to their children's health. Children with nutritional deficiencies, gut microbiome imbalances, food sensitivities, or chronic disease risk benefit from her gene-based protocols. Parents who want preventive strategies rather than reactive treatment will find her philosophy well-aligned with their goals. She serves patients at the New Orleans location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hernandez specializes in pediatric care through a preventive and genomic lens. She focuses on childhood illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, gut microbiome imbalances, food sensitivities, and chronic disease prevention. She uses each child's DNA and gut health data to build personalized wellness pathways.
Yes. Dr. Hernandez holds board certification in Pediatrics and an additional certification in Genomic Medicine. This combination supports her gene-based approach to children's nutrition and preventive health.
KidsWell is NuWell's pediatric program available at all clinic locations. Dr. Hernandez serves as its Chief Medical Officer. The program uses nutritional genetic testing, gut mapping, and personalized nutraceutical plans to address root causes of health concerns in children. An initial KidsWell consult costs $600 and includes a full health review, comprehensive physical exam, and a personalized KidsWell pathway.
Dr. Hernandez integrates nutraceuticals as alternatives or complements to conventional medications when evidence and individual genetics support doing so. Her goal is to optimize health through diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation before defaulting to pharmaceutical options.
Dr. Hernandez practices from the New Orleans, LA location of NuWell Medicine. The KidsWell program she leads is also available at the Sandestin, FL clinic.
Dr. Hernandez co-presents on The Genesis of Longevity, NuWell's virtual education series on nutrigenomics. She contributes as the Pediatric Longevity Expert, bringing her clinical perspective on gene-based preventive care for children to a physician and health professional audience.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026