Hand, Wrist & Elbow Orthopedic Surgeon
Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center
Dr. Fernandez' clinical interests include hand trauma and microsurgery.
An Ohio native, Dr. Fernandez graduated magna cum laude from the University of Akron Ohio and then graduated salutatorian from the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1990. He served his residency and internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and his fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at renowned Indiana Hand Center. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and was named a Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners in 1990.
Dr. Fernandez is fluent in both spoken and written Spanish. His hobbies include marksmanship and maintenance of classic cars. He and his wife, Nicole, reside with their children and white boxer in Chicago.
| Practice Emphasis: | Hand Surgery Wrist Surgery Elbow Surgery Microsurgery |
| Medical School: | Northeastern College of Medicine |
| Internship: | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA - General Surgery |
| Residency: | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fellowship: | Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis, IN - Hand and Microvascular Surgery |
| Board Certification: | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Special Procedures: | Hand surgery Microsurgery |
| Research Interests: | Hand mechanics Wrist mechanics Elbow tendon repair |
| Second Language: | Spanish |
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Curriculum Vitae
Clinical Support Staff
Jocelyn Handschiegel-Shook
Maria T. Ferro
Dr. Fernandez has office hours at the following locations:
Rush University Medical Center
Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
In the News
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Opens Hand, Wrist & Elbow Institute
MOR Helps Build Neighborhood Playground at St. Sabina Academy
Dr. John Fernandez Offers Tips for Skiers and Snowboarders
MOR Physicians Perform Wrist Surgery on Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox First Baseman
MOR Physicians Use Social Media to Connect with the Community
MOR Doctor Explains Cutler's Injury
Cubital Tunnel Related to Cell Phone Use
Dr. Fernandez talks about hand injuries on the Oct 15 ESPN Sports Medicine Weekly show
White Sox Catcher Castro Undergoes Surgery to Repair Hand Fractures
MOR Physicians Make 2011-2012 Best Doctors in America® List
Becker's Great Hand Surgeons to Know
MOR Surgeons Operate on Bulls Player Joakim Noah's Right Thumb
MOR Surgeons Treat Carlos Boozer's Fractured Hand
Chicago White Sox Player Mark Teahen Returns to Play
MOR Docs Perform Surgery on Finger of White Sox Third Baseman
MOR Doctors Fernandez and Mjaanes Arrive Home
Chicago Bulls forward makes strong recovery from forearm fracture
MOR Surgeons Operate on Bulls' Hinrich
MOR Surgeons to Operate on White Sox' Quentin
