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Dr. Timothy Fernandes, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Timothy Fernandes, MD

Dr. Timothy Fernandes, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Fernandes an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Fernandes works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Pulmonary Embolism, Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension) and Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. Fernandes' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ucsd Medical Offices South Pharmacy
    4168 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (855) 355-5864
  2. 2
    Uc San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-la Jolla
    9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-8200
  3. 3
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  4. 4
    Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center At Uc San Diego Health - Pulmonary Vascular Medicine
    9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000

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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Pulmonary Embolism
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Shortness of Breath
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)

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Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Shortness of Breath
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Asthma
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Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Pleurisy
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bird Flu
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Still's Disease
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Tracheitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuberculosis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Timothy Fernandes, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669680757
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Fernandes. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fernandes.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Fernandes, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Fernandes appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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