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Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 57
Dr. John Fernandez, MD
4.9 (236 Ratings)
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Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Westchester, IL.
Dr. John Fernandez, MD
4.9 (236 Ratings)
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Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 57
Westchester, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Westchester, IL.

About

Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Westchester, IL and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 1995 and completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.They currently practice at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fernandez received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 236 times. Their 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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Easy Scheduling

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Sprain
Hand Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F, Westchester, IL 60154
  2. 2 George Kouris MD Sc
    1611 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. 3 Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612
  4. 4 Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F, Westchester, IL 60154
  5. 5 Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    9200 Calumet Ave Ste 300, Munster, IN 46321

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez
4.9
Based on 236 Reviews
5 Stars (231)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 16, 2023
Dr Fernandez took time to listen to my concerns and provided a thorough explanation of my condition. I am very satisfied after the visit and should I need surgery in the future I will return to see him again.
JAROSLAW PRZYBYL — Dec 16, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand 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 have free onsite parking?
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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. John Fernandez, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fernandez's profile.

Dr. Fernandez frequently treats the following conditions: Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 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