Carlos A. Fernandez

Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez

Palliative Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

Dr. Fernandez is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Geriatric Medicine And Hospice And Palliative Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud (CES), 1997 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center, 2005

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Geriatric Medicine And Hospice And Palliative Care

Fellowships

Geisinger Medical Center, 2014
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, 2007

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

GMC Palliative Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Medical Center - Palliative Medicine
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy - Palliative Medicine
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos A. Fernandez

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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, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

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.

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