Summary

Board-certified pediatrician Elsa Fernandez, MD, FAAP, has served patients for over 30 years and brings expert care to Newport Children’s Medical Group. Dr. Fernandez serves children of all ages with a wide range of pediatric needs at the Irvine, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach, California, locations. Dr. Fernandez received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina, before completing her residency at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). As a professor of pediatrics at UCI, Dr. Fernandez is proud to have taught a number of doctors and medical students. For the last 15 years, she has also served on the faculty at the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and the University of California Irvine (UCI). At Newport Children’s Medical Group, Dr. Fernandez aims for long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families. She offers preventive primary pediatric care, as well as treatment plans for more chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, development issues, and pediatric disorders. Dr. Fernandez’s peers honored her for serving her community for years with the Best Doctors in America award, and the Circle of Care Award by her community in Orange County, California. Dr. Fernandez is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She enjoys traveling and ballroom dancing, and she is fluent in Spanish. Urgent Care Hours: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Elsa C Fernandez has 3 locations

Newport Children's Medical Group

1401 Avocado Ave Ste 802Newport Beach, CA 92660
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Newport Children's Medical Group

1640 Newport Blvd Ste 210Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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

Newport Children's Medical Group

31862 Coast Hwy Ste 302Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Elsa C Fernandez, MDDr. Tamar HeislerDr. Tracy Ching-Hue BurtonDr. Adrienne Tran, MD
PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.1 
18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Newport Beach , CAFranklin , TNFranklin , TNSPRINGFIELD , MA
Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elsa C Fernandez

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elsa C Fernandez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elsa C Fernandez has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Elsa Fernandez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Elsa Fernandez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Elsa Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Elsa Fernandez's office is located at 1401 Avocado Ave Ste 802, Newport Beach, CA, 92660.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elsa Fernandez affiliated with?
Dr. Elsa Fernandez is affiliated with Uci Health Fountain Valley.
Does Dr. Elsa Fernandez accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Elsa Fernandez accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Elsa Fernandez speak?
Dr. Elsa Fernandez speaks Spanish and English.

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