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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD

Hematology* Age 52
Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is a Hematologist in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD

Hematology* Age 52
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is a Hematologist in Atlanta, GA.

About

Dr. Fernando graduated from Duke University. Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is a Hematologist in Atlanta, GA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Fernando currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital and Northside Hospital Forsyth. Dr. Fernando has experience treating conditions like Anemia, Bleeding Disorders and Neutropenia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fernando received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Fernando's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fernando is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anemia
Bleeding Disorders
Neutropenia
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Neutropenia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Thrombocytosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Breast Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Colon Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Hemochromatosis
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Multiple Myeloma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thalassemia
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Panmyelosis with Myelofibrosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Eye Cancer
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemoglobin E-Beta Thalassemia
Hemophilia A
Hereditary Persistence Fetal Hemoglobin
Hereditary Sideroblastic Anemia
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Jejunum Cancer
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pernicious Anemia
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Purpura
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Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urethra Cancer
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
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    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
    Blue Network L
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Atlanta HMOx
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Pathway HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1100 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 600, Atlanta, GA 30342
  2. 2 Nhci Georgia Cancer Specialists-Cumming
    1505 Northside Blvd Ste 3100, Cumming, GA 30041
  3. 3 Northside Hospital
    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342

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4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Patient Reviews
Feb 15, 2025
Dr Fernando took time to listen to me. He explained my situation & sought ways to help me with ongoing back pain after receiving a diagnosis of Follicular Lymphoma. He showed me my scan results & spoke with Radiation Oncologist while I was in his office. Genuine with great bedside manner!
Debbie — Feb 15, 2025
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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1997
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fernando's profile.

Dr. Fernando frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Bleeding Disorders and Neutropenia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital and Northside Hospital Forsyth.

Yes, Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD holds board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Cherokee

    450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA