Summary

Dr. Joshua Fernandes is an ophthalmologist with 18 years of experience specializing in retinal and eye care. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Fernandes speaks English and focuses his practice on helping patients maintain and restore their vision through comprehensive eye care.

Dr. Fernandes practices at Saint Francis Medical Center and sees patients in Silver Spring and Rockville, Maryland. He treats patients with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease, helping those with diabetes protect their vision from complications. His expertise includes managing posterior vitreous detachment, a common age-related eye condition. Dr. Fernandes performs specialized procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to get detailed views of the eye's structures. He also conducts ophthalmoscopy examinations to evaluate eye health. Patients rate Dr. Fernandes 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes has 2 locations

Dc Retina

2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 303Silver Spring, MD 20902
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Montgomery Surgery Center

46 W Gude DrRockville, MD 20850
Mon6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri6:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
18 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Silver Spring , MDWinchester , VALaurel , MDBETHESDA , MD
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University in California Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Maryland Physicians Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Riverside Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Fernandes' NPI number is 1801057146.

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Where is Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes's office located?
Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes's office is located at 2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 303, Silver Spring, MD, 20902.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes affiliated with?
Dr. Joshua Kiran Fernandes is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center.
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