Summary

Dr. Shahan Fernando specializes in gastroenterology and pediatrics, bringing together expertise in digestive health with dedicated care for children and adolescents. He completed his medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Fernando is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Fernando practices at Phoenix Children's Hospital and provides care in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. He focuses on treating feeding disorders in infants, helping picky eaters develop healthy eating habits, and managing constipation in young patients. His procedural expertise includes upper GI endoscopy, sedation management, and iron testing. Patients rate Dr. Fernando 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Univ Of Az Coll Of Med
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shahan Dhinash Fernando has 2 locations

Phoenix Childrens Hospital

1919 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016

Phoenix Childrens East Valley Urgent Care

5131 E Southern AveMesa, AZ 85206
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

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
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17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Phoenix , AZChandler , AZTempe , AZSun City , AZ
Med School: Univ Of Az Coll Of Med Med School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine Med School: University of Cincinnati Med School: New York University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shahan Dhinash Fernando

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Care1st
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shahan Dhinash Fernando has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shahan Dhinash Fernando has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Univ Of Az Coll Of MedGraduated in 2009
University Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated in 2009

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Dr. Shahan Fernando's office is located at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85016.
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