Summary

Dr. Maria Fernandez is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 13 years of experience specializing in retinal conditions and eye care. She earned her medical degree from Universidad De Los Andes Facultad De Medicina in Colombia, bringing international medical training to her practice in the United States.

Dr. Fernandez practices at Retina Consultants Ltd with locations in Des Plaines, Illinois and Miami, Florida. She focuses on treating cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior vitreous detachment. Her expertise includes performing retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and anti-VEGF treatments to help patients maintain and improve their vision. Patients have given her an average rating of 1.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 13 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • Universidad De Los Andes Facultad De Medicina (Colombia)
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Maria Paula Fernandez has 2 locations

Retina Consultants Ltd

2454 E Dempster St Ste 400Des Plaines, IL 60016
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Maria Paula Fernandez

900 Nw 17th StMiami, FL 33136

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.5 
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13 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English Speaks English
Des Plaines , ILLisle , ILChicago , ILDowners Grove , IL
Med School: Universidad De Los Andes Facultad De Medicina (Colombia) Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University Of Alexandria
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria Paula Fernandez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - IPA
  • Humana
  • MDwise
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maria Paula Fernandez has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad De Los Andes Facultad De Medicina (Colombia)Graduated in 2013

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Where is Dr. Maria Fernandez's office located?
Dr. Maria Fernandez's office is located at 2454 E Dempster St Ste 400, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
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