Hand, Wrist & Elbow
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: | Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis, IN - Hand Surgery and Microsurgery |
| Residency: | Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis, IN - Hand Surgery and Microsurgery |
| Fellowship: | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA - Orthopaedic 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
Clincial Support Staff
Dr. Fernandez has office hours at the following locations:
Orthopedic Building at Rush
Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
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