Dr. Gabriel FernandezMD
Family Medicine
at Gabriel Fernandez, MD - Concierge Family Medicine — Fayetteville, NC
About
Dr. Gabriel Fernandez earned his BS in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus in 1986. He went on to receive his MD from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Puerto Rico in 1990. He completed his Family Practice Residency at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994.
After residency, Dr. Fernandez spent two years in private practice in Orlando, Florida. He then served as Clinical Director at the Mescalero Indian Hospital in New Mexico, working with the Indian Health Service from 1997 to 1999. He moved to North Carolina in 1999 and joined New Hope Family Practice in 2011, where he built lasting relationships with many patients he still sees today. His clinical interests span diabetes, hypertension, sports medicine, adolescent health, and Hispanic health. Outside the office, Dr. Fernandez is married to Dr. Connie Brooks-Fernandez and has two adult daughters. He enjoys water activities, time with family, attending church, and international mission work. He volunteers regularly with Village Christian Academy on their senior mission trips.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus, BS Biology, 1986
Medical School
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, 1990
Residency
Family Practice Residency, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL, 1994
Additional Training
Clinical Director, Mescalero Indian Hospital, Indian Health Service, 1997-1999
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fernandez right for?
Dr. Fernandez works well for patients who want a long-term relationship with a single, accessible physician. He sees patients of all ages, making him a strong fit for families with children and aging parents. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension benefit from his focused, preventive approach. His direct availability by text, phone, and email suits patients who need prompt answers between visits. Those interested in adolescent health or Hispanic health will find his background especially relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fernandez treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sinus infections, fevers, and influenza. He also handles care for injuries, women's health needs, and preventive screenings. His family medicine training covers patients from infants through seniors.
Dr. Fernandez specializes in family medicine, preventive medicine, and sports medicine. He completed his Family Practice Residency at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville in 1994. He has practiced family medicine continuously since that time, with over 30 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Fernandez has practiced in North Carolina since 1999. He joined New Hope Family Practice in 2011 and has maintained patient relationships there for well over a decade. Several of his current patients have been with him for more than ten years.
Yes. Dr. Fernandez makes himself available to members by phone, text, and email 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Patients frequently cite his responsiveness to texts as a standout feature of his care. He replies promptly and personally.
Dr. Fernandez focuses on helping patients stay healthy, not just treating illness when it appears. He builds personalized wellness plans for each member and monitors progress over time. His goal is to support long-term health through early identification of risks and proactive planning.
Yes, Dr. Fernandez treats patients of all ages, including infants, children, and teenagers. Adolescent health is one of his specific clinical interests. Families can establish care with him across multiple generations under a single membership plan.
Dr. Fernandez trained at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville for his family practice residency, finishing in 1994. He then practiced privately in Orlando for two years. From 1997 to 1999, he served as Clinical Director at the Mescalero Indian Hospital in New Mexico through the Indian Health Service before relocating to North Carolina.
Dr. Fernandez has deep clinical interest in diabetes, hypertension, sports medicine, adolescent health, and Hispanic health. He integrates these interests into his preventive care approach, helping patients manage chronic conditions while working toward broader wellness goals.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026