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 clinical expertise encompasses Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.
Dr. Fernandez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1401 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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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, Multiple Carboxylase 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 2 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
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- 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.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Fernandez isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- 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.
- AnemiaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Black Hairy TongueDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Black Hairy Tongue.
- Breast CancerDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- BronchiectasisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BronchitisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic CoughDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Down SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Down Syndrome.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EpilepsyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GoutDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Heart FailureDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1).
- High CholesterolDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hyperlipidemia Type 3Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipidemia Type 3.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- HypothyroidismDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MelorheostosisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- Memory LossDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Nephrogenic Diabetes InsipidusDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Nummular EczemaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Nummular Eczema.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PericarditisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentokeratoticaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental RetardationDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.
- ScoliosisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- ShinglesDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TenosynovitisDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- ThalassemiaDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- Thyroid StormDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Tieche-Jadassohn NevusDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VertigoDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.
- Wilms TumorDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Fernandez isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.