Dr. Manuel P. Fernandez, MD | Downey, CA | Endocrinology

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Dr. Manuel Fernandez is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, with additional expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Universidad De La Salle Facultad Mexicana De Medicina and completed his residency at St. Marys Health Center. With 46 years of experience in practice, Dr. Fernandez brings extensive knowledge to the care of patients with complex metabolic conditions.

Dr. Fernandez practices at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center and sees patients in Downey, California. He focuses on treating conditions such as hypertension and hypertensive emergencies. His practice includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood counts to help diagnose and monitor his patients' health. Patients have given Dr. Fernandez an average rating of 3.6 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.5

11 Ratings
46 years of experience
St Marys Health Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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I am very sad that he retired. He was just the best of the best. I work in the medical field so I'm well versed in Medicine. I now live in Coachella Valley and the shortage of Endocrinologists is frightening.

April 6th, 2023

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Friendly personality but at the end of the day you want a dr that knows something. This guy was full of false information, failed to run necessary tests and just hadn't a clue of what was going on. Years later I find out I need surgery and he didn't even care to tell me. He put me on high dosage medication and ran very few tests. Now I find out those meds cause heart issues and the medication wasn't even effective in my case. To top it off, he mistakenly told me I had a deadly disease, which was not true. Not the worst dr I've seen since Kaiser has a lot of bad ones but up there.

March 26th, 2021

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Has been my daughters Dr. For 3 years. He has helped her so much. I've learned so much from him on how to keep my daughter from always going to e.r. we will miss him emmensly.

September 12th, 2018

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I've been a patient of Dr Fernandez for around 10 yrs. What can I say? He likes his job. He likes the science, he likes the patient care and he likes helping people and it shows. He does talk at a patient, he talk with them.

June 11th, 2018

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DR FERNANDEZ, IS MORE THAN A DR. HE IS KIND, TAKES TIME WITH YOU. INTERETED IN YR. FAMILY LIFE, HOW IT EFFECTS YOUR HEALTH, ETC. ITS TERRIBLE HE LEFT HIS PRACTICE TO GO ELSEWHERE, AS ALL OF HIS PATIENTS MISS HIM VERY MUCH. PLEASE COME BACK. WERE STILL HERE, AND NEED YOU. TI AMO MUCHO DR. MANNY.

October 4th, 2013

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Tremendous doctor! A rare person. I wish he still practiced privately.

October 19th, 2010

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Dr. Fernandez really cares. He is smart, but patient and does a good assessment. Actually lets the patient talk. He gives good advice, but tempers it with your life style (what good does a medicine do if you won't take it?). He has a ton of life experience and is a pleasure to have as a doctor. Not afraid to try newer things (e.g. Amylin). I think he's only with Kaiser now. I didn't complete wait time or office staff on the survey because that varies WIDELY through no fault of the doctor.

September 9th, 2009

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Dr Fernandez Is The Best Doctor I Have Ever Had

August 7th, 2008

Kaiser Permanente Orchard Medical Offices

9449 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242

Tel: (800) 823-4040

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

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

9333 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242

Tel: (562) 657-9000


Dr. Manuel Paul Fernandez, MD	Dr. Olufemi Michael Adenuga, MD	Dr. Steven Michael Dubinett, MD	Dr. Andre Tin Vovan, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Critical Care Medicine	Critical Care Medicine	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (11 Ratings)	4 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
46 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Downey , CA	Baldwin Park , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Newport Beach , CA
Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Accepts Medicare
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Acromegaly
Addison Disease
Cushing Disease
Diabetes (Types I & II)
Exercise
Fatigue
Gland Issues
Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
Internal Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Marys Health Center

Medical School

University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine

Universidad De La Salle Facultad Mexicana De MedicinaGraduated in 1980

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Which hospitals is Dr. Manuel Fernandez affiliated with?: Dr. Manuel Fernandez is affiliated with KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER.
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Where is Dr. Manuel Fernandez's office located?: Dr. Manuel Fernandez's office is located at 9449 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA, 90242.

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