Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

Forrest Fernandez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Fernandez is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Fernandez is board certified in Surgical Critical Care, 2007 and Surgery, 1997. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Michigan

Residency

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Surgical Critical Care, 2007
Surgery, 1997

Fellowships

Univ of Connecticut- Hartford Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital
Lancaster General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

LG Health Physicians Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
555 N Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Other Locations
Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery University City
3737 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor & 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Fernandez has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Boils
Femoral Hernia
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Varicose Veins
Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Disease
Hernia
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez by calling their office at 717-544-5511. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Forrest B. Fernandez specialize in?

While Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez accept my insurance?

Dr. Forrest B. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-544-5511 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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