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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD

Hematology* Age 51
Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is a Hematologist in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD
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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD

Hematology* Age 51
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
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 27 years experience. Dr. Fernando currently practices at Ascension Ne Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth Campus, Nicu and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital and Northside Hospital Forsyth. Dr. Fernando has experience treating conditions like Bleeding Disorders, Leukocytosis 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 15 times. Dr. Fernando's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fernando is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bleeding Disorders
Leukocytosis
Neutropenia
Bleeding Disorders
Leukocytosis
Neutropenia
Anemia
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Leukocytopenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Thrombocytosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Hemochromatosis
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Stomach Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bladder 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
Liver Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Myeloma
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Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thalassemia
Thyroid 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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  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
  • National POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Atlanta HMOx
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS

Locations

  1. 1 Georgia Cancer Specialists I PC
    1835 Savoy Dr Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30341
  2. 2 Georgia Cancer Specialists I PC
    1505 Northside Blvd Ste 4300, Cumming, GA 30041
  3. 3 Northside Hospital
    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
  4. 4 Office
    1100 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 600, Atlanta, GA 30342

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4.5
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Nov 13, 2024
I really felt liked that Dr. Fernando listened, acknowledged what I had to say and did not make me feel rushed. He was very timely and followed up when he said he would. His office coordinator Louis was amazing as well.
Brandi M — Nov 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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: Bleeding Disorders, Leukocytosis 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