Summary

A native of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Fernandez obtained her medical degree after graduating cum laude from the prestigious Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre and Maestra. After completing her pediatric internship and residency at The Childrens Hospital at Albany Medical Center, she finished a fellowship at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Fernandez joined the Department of Pediatrics at Albany Medical Center in 2000. In 2006 she joined the Columbia University faculty at Harlem Hospital. In January 2011 Dr. Fernandez became Medical Director of the Adolescent AIDS Program at The Childrens Hospital at Montefiore. Dr. Fernandez serves on the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Pediatric HIV Treatment Guidelines Committee and the Dominican Republic National AIDS Program Pediatric HIV Treatment Guidelines Committee. Previously, she was site principal investigator for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored Pediatric AIDS Clinical Trial Group (PACTG) studies and co-investigator for International Maternal Pediatric and Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Group (IMPAACT). Currently, Dr. Fernandez is co-principal investigator for the NIH-sponsored Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions at the Adolescent AIDS Program, The Childrens Hospital at Montefiore. Dr. Fernandez was honored with the Academic Scholarship from Daniel Espinal, Inc., the Wiggers Fellowship Award, and the Foundation for Treatment of Children with AIDS Fellow Award.
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Quick Facts

  • 37 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Univ Catolica Madre Y Mae
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Aracelis Dulce A Fernandez has 2 locations

Long Island Community Hospital

101 Hospital RdPatchogue, NY 11772

Harlem Hospital Center

506 Malcolm X BlvdNew York, NY 10037

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Infectious DiseasePediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
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37 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Patchogue , NYNorth Babylon , NYSmithtown , NYWest Islip , NY
Med School: Univ Catolica Madre Y Mae Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Aracelis Dulce A Fernandez

  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Aracelis Dulce A Fernandez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Aracelis Dulce A Fernandez has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Pediatrics
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Univ Catolica Madre Y Mae
Pontificia Univ Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm) Fac De Cien De La SaludGraduated in 1989

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Aracelis Fernandez affiliated with?
Dr. Aracelis Fernandez is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center.
Does Dr. Aracelis Fernandez accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Aracelis Fernandez accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Aracelis Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Aracelis Fernandez's office is located at 101 Hospital Rd, Patchogue, NY, 11772.
What languages does Dr. Aracelis Fernandez speak?
Dr. Aracelis Fernandez speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Aracelis Fernandez accepting new patients?
Dr. Aracelis Fernandez has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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