Dr. David Fernandez, MDPhD

David Fernandez specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine, bringing 16 years of experience to their practice. They completed medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine. Their dual specialization allows them to address both complex autoimmune conditions affecting joints and muscles, as well as broader internal medicine concerns that may accompany rheumatologic diseases.

David Fernandez practices at Gracie Square Hospital and sees patients at the Ambulatory Care Center Rheumatology Department in New York. They focus on treating complex muscle conditions like polymyositis and dermatomyositis, which cause muscle weakness and inflammation. Their expertise also extends to managing interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis, serious conditions affecting the lungs. Treatment approaches include coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs, and they work with home infusion therapy to deliver specialized medications …directly to patients in comfortable settings.