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Dr. Joel Fernandez, MD

Cardiology*
4.2 (20)
Map Pin Small Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Fernandez, MD

Dr. Joel Fernandez, MD is a Cardiologist in Tampa, FL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. They graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Fernandez an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Fernandez works at USF Health in Tampa, FL with other offices in Wimauma, FL and Sun City Center, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Systolic Heart Failure along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fernandez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Medical Service Association Inc
    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-0921
  2. 2
    TGMG Sun City
    16521 S US Highway 301, Wimauma, FL 33598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-0600
  3. 3
    Florida Orthopaedic Institute
    959 E DEL WEBB BLVD, Sun City Center, FL 33573 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 821-8001
  4. 4
    USF Multidisciplinary Programs
    2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-0600
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  5. 5
    Florida Cardiovascular Institute PA
    509 S Armenia Ave Ste 200, Tampa, FL 33609 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 353-8634

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Tampa General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Systolic Heart Failure

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Systolic Heart Failure
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Idiopathic Hypotension
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Systemic Vasculitis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Thrombectomy
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Heart Xenotransplant
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Mitral Valve Repair
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700829769
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Joel Fernandez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fernandez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Fernandez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Fernandez has seen patients for Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Systolic Heart Failure, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fernandez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Fernandez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fernandez.

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