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Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 79
Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD
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Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD is an Internist in West Haven, CT.
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Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 79
West Haven, CT
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54 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD is an Internist in West Haven, CT.

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Dr. Fernando graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1970 and completed a residency at Hospital of Saint Raphael.Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD is an Internist in West Haven, CT and has 54 years experience. Dr. Fernando currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. At present, Dr. Fernando received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Fernando's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fernando is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 Urgent Care In West Haven
    1 Cellini Pl, West Haven, CT 06516
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  2. 2 Sleep Associates of Connecticut Inc.
    687 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516
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May 08, 2019
The best in the medical field. He has been my doctor for 30 years. Helping me with a number of health problems.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan)
    1970
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Union Hospital
    1972
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of Saint Raphael
    1975
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of Saint Raphael
    1975
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fernando's profile.

Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benedict Fernando, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT