Dr. Alfredo Fernandez, MD | Tampa, FL | General Surgeon

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Dr. Alfredo Fernandez treats ventral hernia, cholelithiasis, and acute cholecystitis, and performs laparoscopy, laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, and hernia repair surgery. He practices surgery and plastic surgery and has 45 years of experience.

Dr. Fernandez completed his residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation and sees patients in Tampa, Florida. He is affiliated with HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital and AdventHealth Carrollwood. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Fernandez 4.17 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.2

36 Ratings
45 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
19 written reviews
3 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Fernandez's Ratings and Reviews

4.2

36 Ratings with 19 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (16) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Flexible scheduling: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Thank you for giving me a another chance at a healthy life for me and my kids! This could not have been possible without you knowledge and skills Dr. Fernandez

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 31st, 2019

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Dr. fernandez is the only bariatric surgeon in Tampa with all Centers if Excellence awards. His bedside manners are immaculate. show office is very organized. He saved my life and gave me a new chance at living. Thank you Dr. Fernandez and staff for all the support

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 29th, 2019

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Dr. Fernandez and his staff are very caring, profesional and efficient. No wait to see him when you have appointment. All my doctors recommended him. He is awesome!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 29th, 2019

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Doctor Alfredo Fernandez un excelente Cirujano Bariatrico con una practica y un staff profesional, con una atencion de lujo como si estuvieras en tu propia casa, mi cirugía fue un éxito y el seguimiento impecable tiene unas manos bendecidas por Dios, Dios lo bendiga. Thank you

March 28th, 2019

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Dr. Fernandez took his time and answered all of my questions. I never felt rushed or just like a number. He is very compassionate and seems to truly care about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 28th, 2019

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I had surgery performed by Dr. Fernandez. He changed my life! I will forever be thankful for him and his staff!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 28th, 2019

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Dr. Fernandez’s bedside manners are like no other. His experience is beyond what I can say here. He knows his stuff! Best bariaric surgeon in Tampa

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 28th, 2019

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#1 in weightsurgery. He is the best. Go see him. Staff is great too.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 28th, 2019

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Cirujano muy bueno, con mucha experiencia y buen trato a sus pacientes. Lo mejor qué hay!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 28th, 2019

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Dr. Fernandez and his staff are extremely professional and courteous! His bedside manners are the best I have encountered. No wait time. Very good staff.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 20th, 2019

Fernandez Alfredo Office

6101 Webb Rd Ste 101Tampa, FL 33615

Tel: (813) 496-9663

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The Oasis At Tampa Community Hospital

6001 Webb RdTampa, FL 33615

Tel: (813) 888-7060

Adventhealth Carrollwood

7171 N Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33614

Tel: (813) 932-2222

Guardian Angel Health Services Inc

3550 N Himes AveTampa, FL 33614

Mon9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Alfredo Fernandez, MD	Dr. Joshua Pessin, MD	Vicki Blackwell, PA	Dr. Domenic Zambuto, MD, RPVI, DABVLM
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (36 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.2 (15 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL
Med School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De Medicina	Med School: Rush University	Med School: University of Alabama at Birmigham	Med School: Harvard Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Surgery
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Gastroenterostomy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastroparesis
Hernia
Obesity
Other
Plastic Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Dr. Alfredo Fernandez holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De Medicina in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Fernandez's NPI number is 1093829103.

Kinsey Barhorst
Plastic Surgery
4 Years Exp | Tampa, FL
(0)
Mary L Sperlazza
Nurse Practitioner
| Hudson, FL
(0)
Kimberly Ann Lacina
Nurse Practitioner
| Inverness, FL
(0)
Devoni N Gomez
Psychology
| Tampa, FL
(0)
Milad Behbahaninia
Critical Care Medicine
12 Years Exp | Tampa, FL
(0)
Bahar Abbassi
Plastic Surgery
10 Years Exp | Tampa, FL
(0)
Apeksha Dave
Surgical Oncology
9 Years Exp | Tampa, FL
(0)
Syed Saquib Haider Zaidi
Anesthesiology
16 Years Exp | Saint Petersburg, FL
(0)
Kunal Mohan Kirloskar
Plastic Surgery
3 Years Exp | Tampa, FL
(0)
Dr. Scott David Marlowe, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
38 Years Exp | Sarasota, FL
(0)

Where is Dr. Alfredo Fernandez's office located?: Dr. Alfredo Fernandez's office is located at 6101 Webb Rd Ste 101, Tampa, FL, 33615.
Is Dr. Alfredo Fernandez accepting new patients?: Dr. Alfredo Fernandez is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Alfredo Fernandez's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Alfredo Fernandez affiliated with?: Dr. Alfredo Fernandez is affiliated with Hca Florida West Tampa Hospital and Adventhealth Carrollwood.
Does Dr. Alfredo Fernandez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Alfredo Fernandez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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