Overview
Dr. Valerian Fernandes received his MBBS degree from St. John's Medical College, Bangalore in 1989 and his post graduate M.D. (internal medicine) degree from Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, India in 1992. He received his MRCP degree in 1994 (Member of Royal College of Physicians-UK). In the U.S. he did his internship at St. Luke-Roosevelt Hospital in New York and completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota in 1997. His cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowship training was done at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas from 1997 to 2001. Since his training, he has been on the MUSC faculty as an assistant professor of medicine and as a staff physician and director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.Dr. Fernandes is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He is level III echocardiography trained and certified and also level II nuclear cardiology trained and certified.Dr. Fernandes' clinical and research interests include complex coronary interventions, rotational atherectomy, vulnerable plaque evaluation and treatment, acute coronary syndromes, alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, peripheral arterial intervention and Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography. He is the only certified percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty practitioner in the state of South Carolina.Dr. Fernandes has been a principal investigator in several trials and has also co-authored many publications. He is very active in teaching and medical education and has received many teaching awards and nominations. He is a reviewer for medical journals and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr. Fernandes is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Stenosis, Cardiomyopathy, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Fernandes has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation
Daniel Steinberg, MD, specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Steinberg is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes by calling their office at 843-792-1952. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes a top-rated expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), 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. Valerian L. Fernandes specialize in?
While Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Stenosis, and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). You can view a list of Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Valerian L. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1952 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.
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- Distinguished
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Fernandes isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Mitral StenosisDr. Fernandes isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Fernandes isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherectomyDr. Fernandes isAdvanced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Fernandes isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart AttackDr. Fernandes isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart BlockDr. Fernandes isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Fernandes isAdvanced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Fernandes isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Fernandes isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Fernandes isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Fernandes isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Fernandes isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.