Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes

Intensive Care Medicine
Office
9434 Medical Center Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Before you request
Expertise in
3
conditions
Office
9434 Medical Center Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Timothy Fernandes is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Fernandes is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Angioplasty, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Fernandes is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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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Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Office
9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

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 Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Ralinepag to Evaluate Safety and Effects on Exercise Capacity Assessed by CPET in Subjects With WHO Group 1 Pulmonary Hypertension Who Recently Initiated Therapy
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Ralinepag to Evaluate Safety and Effects on Exercise Capacity Assessed by CPET in Subjects With WHO Group 1 Pulmonary Hypertension Who Recently Initiated Therapy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ralinepag
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ralinepag When Added to PAH Standard of Care or PAH Specific Background Therapy in Subjects With WHO Group 1 PAH
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ralinepag When Added to PAH Standard of Care or PAH Specific Background Therapy in Subjects With WHO Group 1 PAH
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ralinepag
Study Phase: Phase 3
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51 Total Publications

Divergent Inflammatory and Bioenergetic Metabolomic Signatures Distinguish Methamphetamine-Associated From Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Divergent Inflammatory and Bioenergetic Metabolomic Signatures Distinguish Methamphetamine-Associated From Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Journal: Pulmonary circulation
Published: April 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes?

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Is Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes a top-rated expert for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes is classified as an Advanced expert for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), 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. Timothy M. Fernandes specialize in?

While Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Angioplasty, and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). You can view a list of Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes accept my insurance?

Dr. Timothy M. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-7100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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