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Summary
Dr. Chitra Fernando is a geriatric medicine specialist with over three decades of clinical experience caring for older adults. They earned their medical degree from the University of Peradeniya Faculty of Medicine and completed residency training at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. With 32 years in practice, Dr. Fernando brings extensive expertise in geriatric medicine, emergency medicine, and internal medicine to their patient care. They provide medical services in English.
Dr. Fernando practices at Beyer Senior Health Services in San Ysidro, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Overlake Medical Center and Clinics. They specialize in treating common conditions affecting seniors, including osteoarthritis and knee joint pain. Dr. Fernando performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and kidney function tests to monitor patient health. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Fernando practices at Beyer Senior Health Services in San Ysidro, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Overlake Medical Center and Clinics. They specialize in treating common conditions affecting seniors, including osteoarthritis and knee joint pain. Dr. Fernando performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts and kidney function tests to monitor patient health. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 32 years of experience
- 31 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
- 3 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
Beyer Senior Health Services
3364 Beyer Blvd Ste 103San Ysidro, CA 92173 Tel: (619) 662-4100
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Geriatric Medicine | Geriatric Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Infectious Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 32 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Punjabi, Spanish | ||
| San Ysidro , CA | Oceanside , CA | San Diego , CA | SAN DIEGO , CA |
| Med School: University Of Peradeniya Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chitra Fernando
Medical Specialties
Dr. Chitra Fernando has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Chitra Fernando has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
Medical School
University Of Peradeniya Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 2000
Peradeniya university, Sri LankaGraduated in 1994
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