Summary

Dr. Joel Fernandez is a cardiovascular disease specialist who completed his medical education at Ponce Health Sciences University. He pursued his residency at Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida, where he also completed his fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Fernandez holds multiple board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, as well as board certification in radiology from the American Board of Radiology. He provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Fernandez practices at Saint Josephs Hospital Inc and sees patients at the Lakeland Regional Health Pablo Campus in Lakeland, Florida. His cardiovascular expertise includes treating heart failure and coronary artery disease, with particular focus on coronary artery disease in women. He performs diagnostic procedures including complete blood counts, prothrombin time testing, and white blood cell differentials to help evaluate his patients' conditions. Patients have given Dr. Fernandez an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 65 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.8 
4.9 
8 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Lakeland , FLBrooklyn , NYLady Lake , FLCambridge , MA
Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University (Medical Education) Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Universidad Central Del Caribe Med School: University of Toledo Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Fernandez

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Ambetter
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - HMO
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - Medicare
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optimum HealthCare - HMO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Ultimate Health Plans
  • Ultimate Health Plans - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Fernandez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Fernandez has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2007

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2003

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2006

American Board of Radiology

Radiology, 2011

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida

Residency

Morsani College of Medicine at University of South Florida

Medical School

Ponce Health Sciences University (Medical Education)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Joel Fernandez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joel Fernandez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Fernandez affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Fernandez is affiliated with Saint Josephs Hospital Inc.
What languages does Dr. Joel Fernandez speak?
Dr. Joel Fernandez speaks English and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Fernandez?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joel Fernandez here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Joel Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Joel Fernandez's office is located at 130 Pablo St, Lakeland, FL, 33803.

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