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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD

Hematology* Age 51
Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD
4.4 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Cumming, GA.
Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD
4.4 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD

Hematology* Age 51
Cumming, GA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Cumming, GA.

About

Dr. Nishan Fernando, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Cumming, GA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Duke University. They currently practice 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, Anemia and Leukocytosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fernando received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fernando is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bleeding Disorders
Anemia
Leukocytosis
Bleeding Disorders
Anemia
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Leukocytosis
Neutropenia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acute Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peritoneal Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Skin Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thalassemia
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
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Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Head and Neck Cancer
Hereditary Persistence Fetal Hemoglobin
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Purpura
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Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tonsil Cancer
Urethra Cancer
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Georgia Cancer Specialists
    1505 Northside Blvd Ste 4300, Cumming, GA 30041
  2. 2 Georgia Cancer Specialists I PC
    1835 Savoy Dr Ste 300, Atlanta, GA 30341

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4.4
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Nov 16, 2019
Dr. Fernando is a skilled oncologist and a wonderful person. He takes the time to answer questions and I completely trust him with my ongoing care. I've moved out of the area, but will remain a patient. His office staff is both pleasant and efficient.
WWB — Nov 16, 2019
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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

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  • 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: Bleeding Disorders, Anemia and Leukocytosis. 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