Dr. Sara E. Fernandez
Overview
Dr. Fernandez graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from LSU where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship and residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She is board certified in internal medicine and has been on staff at Ochsner since the Summer of 2001.
Dr. Fernandez is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1401 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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. Sara E. Fernandez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sara E. Fernandez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sara E. Fernandez by calling their office at 504-842-4747. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sara E. Fernandez a top-rated expert for Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara E. Fernandez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, 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. Sara E. Fernandez specialize in?
While Dr. Sara E. Fernandez is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Sara E. Fernandez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sara E. Fernandez has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Sara 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. Sara E. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Sara E. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4747 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Rabson-Mendenhall SyndromeDr. Fernandez isDistinguished. Learn about Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Familial HypertensionDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- Fragile X SyndromeDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Fragile X Syndrome.
- Fragile XE SyndromeDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Fragile XE Syndrome.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.