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Dr. Christopher Fernandez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Dr. Christopher Fernandez, MD
5.0 (492 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Fernandez, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Cape Coral, FL
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Christopher Fernandez, MD works in Cape Coral, FL as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 12 years experience.

They are board certified in Gastroenterology and graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Fernandez completed a residency at University Of Michigan Health System|University Of Michigan Program. Dr. Fernandez has has worked on more claims relating to Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Gastroptosis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Fernandez has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 492 times. They are affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Fernandez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fernandez practices at Associates in Digestive Health - Cape Coral in Cape Coral, FL and has additional offices in Fort Myers, FL.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    LocalPlus
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Secure Horizons

Locations

  1. 1 Associates in Digestive Health - Cape Coral
    625 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Associates in Digestive Health - Fort Myers
    13051 University Dr Ste 101, Fort Myers, FL 33907
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez
5.0
Based on 492 Reviews
5 Stars (479)
4 Stars (12)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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May 11, 2024
This was my first office visit and I can say the best experience I have had with medical appointments. Dr Fernandez is the most caring Dr . Explains everything throughly. Answers all questions. And so knowledgeable! I feel so blessed that I have Dr Chris Fernandez as my gastroenterologist!
Kay Henry — May 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Michigan Health System|University Of Michigan Program
    2015
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Henry Ford Health System
    2019
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Christopher Fernandez, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Fernandez accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Fernandez's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Fernandez accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Fernandez accepts here.

Dr. Fernandez frequently sees patients for Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Gastroptosis.

Yes, Dr. Fernandez speaks Spanish. See Dr. Fernandez's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Fernandez has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 492 times.

Dr. Fernandez is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Fernandez has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 12 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Gulf Coast Medical Center

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