Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez

Internal Medicine
WD Dental
855 Third Ave Ste 2230, 
Chula Vista, CA 
44 Years of Experience
WD Dental
855 Third Ave Ste 2230, 
Chula Vista, CA 

Overview

Rodrigo Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WY

Hospital Affiliations

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

WD Dental
855 Third Ave Ste 2230, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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 Total Publications

Evaluating the Effects of Clinician Prescribing and Implementation Materials on Adoption of Virtual Reality Therapeutics: Randomized Feasibility Pilot Study.
Evaluating the Effects of Clinician Prescribing and Implementation Materials on Adoption of Virtual Reality Therapeutics: Randomized Feasibility Pilot Study.
Journal: JMIR XR and spatial computing
Published: December 31, 2025
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Is Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Rodrigo J. Fernandez specialize in?

While Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez accept my insurance?

Dr. Rodrigo J. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-476-9054 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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