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Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 58
Dr. John Fernandez, MD
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Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 58
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Fernandez graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1995 and completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Chicago, IL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Fernandez currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez has experience treating conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fernandez received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 246 times. Dr. Fernandez's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fernandez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand Tendon Repair
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand Tendon Repair
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand Tendon Repair
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Hand Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blueprint Health
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush LLC
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 432-2302
  2. 2 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush LLC
    9200 Calumet Ave Ste 300, Munster, IN 46321
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 632-6637
  3. 3 George Kouris MD SC
    1611 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 243-4244
  4. 4 Office
    2011 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 632-6637
  5. 5 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush LLC
    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F, Westchester, IL 60154
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 236-2750

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez
4.9
Based on 246 Reviews
5 Stars (241)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Nov 16, 2024
Dr Fernandez is very knowledgeable, personable, communicative and intelligent
— Nov 16, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana Hand Center
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Fernandez communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Fernandez offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Fernandez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fernandez's profile.

Dr. Fernandez frequently treats the following conditions: Wrist Sprain or Strain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Fernandez, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Fernandez, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL