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Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.9 (236)
Map Pin Small Westchester, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Fernandez, MD

Dr. John Fernandez, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Westchester, IL. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez, completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Fernandez an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Fernandez works at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC in Westchester, IL with other offices in Chicago, IL and Munster, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    Prairie Medical Center of Westchester
    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F, Westchester, IL 60154 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 236-2733
  2. 2
    George Kouris MD Sc
    1611 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 243-4244
  3. 3
    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 432-2302
  4. 4
    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    2450 Wolf Rd Ste F, Westchester, IL 60154 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 236-2750
  5. 5
    Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush LLC
    9200 Calumet Ave Ste 300, Munster, IN 46321 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 632-6637

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  • Rush University Medical Center

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Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
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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
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1245219963
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana Hand Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. John 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.

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    Dr. Fernandez has seen patients for Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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.

    236 patients have reviewed Dr. Fernandez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fernandez.

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