About
Dr. Fernando Dorrego is an internal medicine specialist with nearly two decades of experience. He earned his medical degree in Cuba from the Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de Santiago de Cuba. S. residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York.
Before opening his Nashville practice, he served as a primary care physician in Cuba and Venezuela. His work in hospital medicine gave him a broad range of experience. Dr. Dorrego founded his practice to spend more quality time with patients. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Education & Training
Medical School
Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de Santiago de Cuba (graduated 1999)
Residency
Facultad de Ciencias Medicas Celia Sanchez Manduley, Holguin, Cuba; Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York City (Internal Medicine)
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dorrego right for?
Dr. Dorrego is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes a whole-person approach. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his internal medicine background and direct accessibility. Spanish-speaking patients find his bilingual fluency a meaningful advantage. Those who value a direct relationship with their doctor, including phone, text, and email access, feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dorrego specializes in internal medicine and primary care. His clinical work covers chronic disease management, preventive care, and urgent care needs. He brings nearly two decades of experience from practices in Cuba, Venezuela, and the United States.
Dr. Dorrego earned his medical degree from the Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de Santiago de Cuba in 1999. He completed his first residency at the Facultad de Ciencias Medicas Celia Sanchez Manduley in Holguin, Cuba. He then completed a second residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York City.
Yes, Dr. Dorrego is fully fluent in both Spanish and English. He has served Spanish-speaking patients throughout his career in Cuba, Venezuela, and the United States. His bilingual ability allows him to communicate clearly with patients in their preferred language.
Dr. Dorrego sees adult patients across a wide range of primary care needs. He has particular depth in chronic disease management and preventive medicine. His international training and hospital medicine background allow him to care for patients with complex or varied medical histories.
Dr. Dorrego built his practice around restoring direct, personal contact between physician and patient. Members could reach him by phone, text, or email. He kept his schedule open for same-day and next-day appointments to ensure patients got timely care.
Dr. Dorrego brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to his work. He practiced primary care in Cuba and Venezuela before moving to the United States. His hospital medicine background gave him a broad range of diagnostic and treatment experience.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026


