Kristen L. Fernandez

Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez

Dermatology
1020 Hitt St, 
Columbia, MO 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
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1020 Hitt St, 
Columbia, MO 

Overview

Kristen Fernandez is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

Dr. Fernandez is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Fernandez is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in MO

Board Certifications

American Board Of Dermatology

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

AlohaCare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

1020 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65212

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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Prospective Registry Study to Evaluate the Effect of the DCISionRT Test on Treatment Decisions in Patients With DCIS Following Breast Conserving Therapy
A Prospective Registry Study to Evaluate the Effect of the DCISionRT Test on Treatment Decisions in Patients With DCIS Following Breast Conserving Therapy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Device
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT) Using the Xoft® Axxent® eBx® System® at the Time of Breast Conservation Surgery for Early Stage Breast Cancer
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT) Using the Xoft® Axxent® eBx® System® at the Time of Breast Conservation Surgery for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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19 Total Publications

Influence of Climate on Atopic Dermatitis.
Influence of Climate on Atopic Dermatitis.
Journal: Dermatologic clinics
Published: November 09, 2025
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Office

4230 Philips Farm Rd, 
Columbia, MO 
 (5.3 miles away)
573-882-4800
Languages Spoken:
English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez

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Is Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez is classified as an Experienced expert for Melanoma, 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. Kristen L. Fernandez specialize in?

While Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.

Does Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez accept my insurance?

Dr. Kristen L. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including AlohaCare and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-882-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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