Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez
Overview
Dr. Hilda Fernandez is a Transplant Nephrologist who is board certified in Pediatric and Adult Nephrology. She is the Medical Director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. Dr. Fernandez is a native Californian who trained at UCLA for Internal Medicine-Pediatric Combined Residency, followed by Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship. She then completed an adult Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by completion of her Masters of Science in Clinical Epidemiology. Dr. Fernandez subsequently moved to New York City to complete her Transplant Fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital-Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and she has been a member of the faculty since 2015. Dr. Fernandez has research interests in kidney transplant outcomes. She is also an expert on the transition of care from pediatric to adult care practices.
Dr. Fernandez is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
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.
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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Andrew S. Bomback, MD, MPH, is a nephrologist who specializes in glomerular diseases and resistant hypertension. Dr. Bomback received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Nephrology and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was the Doc J. Thurston III Fellow in Nephrology and Hypertension. In 2009, he returned to Columbia University as an associate at the Center for Glomerular Diseases and is currently Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Bomback is a member of the ColumbiaDoctors Hypertension Center, a multi-disciplinary center of excellence that provides high quality care and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for patients with hypertension,Dr. Bomback has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the subjects of chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, and hypertension. He is the co-author of the textbook, Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Essentials, and an editor of the National Kidney Foundation's Primer on Kidney Diseases. He is the recipient of the 2013 Daniel V. Kimberg Junior Faculty Award for oustanding teaching of medical students and housestaff.Dr. Bomback's research interests focus on evaluating novel therapies for glomerular diseases. He currently serves as principal or co-investigator on clinical trials of new treatments for IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, lupus glomerulonephritis, hereditary nephritis, C3 glomerulopathy, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Dr. Bomback is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant.
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Christine Sethna is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Sethna is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez by calling their office at 212-305-8519. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Hilda E. Fernandez specialize in?
While Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Minimal Change Disease, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Hilda E. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-8519 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Fernandez isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Minimal Change DiseaseDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Minimal Change Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.