John J. Fernandez, M.D.
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 eligible 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

Curriculum Vitae

Clincial Support Staff

Jocelyn Handschiegel-Shook

Dr. Fernandez has office hours at the following locations:

Central DuPage Hospital Ambulatory Service Pavilion
Rush University Medical Center
Prairie Medical Center of Westchester

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Chicago Magazine's 2008 Top Doctors

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