Overview
Dr. Fernandez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include goals-of-care discussions, symptom management of life-limiting illness and care of hospitalized elderly patients. His research interests include fatigue in cancer, frailty and cancer pain. Dr. Fernandez attended the Universidad CES Escuela de Medicina, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, and a fellowship in palliative medicine from Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative care.
His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain and Opioid Induced Constipation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Geisinger Medical Center - Palliative Medicine
Dr. Behm Lopez is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include attending to the needs of patients and families and assisting in outlining goals of care. His research interests include prognostication in advanced illness. Dr. Behm Lopez obtained his medical degree from the Universidad de Ciencias Medicas Andrés Vesalio Guzmán Escuela de Medicina. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Capitol Hospice. Dr. Behm Lopez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He speaks English, German, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Lopez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Chronic Pain.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Palliative Medicine Cancer Center
Dr. Bolden is a board-certified specialist in hospice and palliative medicine. His clinical interests include patient communication, advance care planning and advance illness conversations. Dr. Bolden earned his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School, and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bolden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Liver Failure.
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
Govindbhai Kachhadiya is a Palliative Medicine provider in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kachhadiya is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez by calling their office at 570-271-7383. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Pain, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-7383 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic PainDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.