About
D. serves as Medical Director of the Medical Center at Ocean Reef and directs its Private Medicine and Wellness Program. He has been a staff physician at the practice since 2003. S. D. at the University of Florida School of Medicine in 1990. His Internal Medicine residency took place at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital, finishing in 1993. Before joining MCOR, Dr. Fernandez practiced emergency medicine at Mercy Hospital, Hialeah Hospital, Miami Heart Institute, and Mariners and Fisherman's Hospitals. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and belongs to the American College of Physicians. Dr. Fernandez is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. (Magna Cum Laude), University of Miami, Phi Beta Kappa, 1986
Medical School
University of Florida School of Medicine, 1990
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1993
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Who is Dr. Fernandez right for?
Dr. Fernandez is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive preventive care with a physician who has deep roots in the community. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his internal medicine expertise and long-standing presence at MCOR since 2003. Spanish-speaking patients find his bilingual fluency an asset. Those enrolled in the Private Medicine and Wellness Program work directly with him as program director.
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Dr. Fernandez serves as Medical Director of the Medical Center at Ocean Reef. He also directs the Private Medicine and Wellness Program. He has held a staff physician role at the practice since 2003.
Yes. Dr. Fernandez holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1993.
Dr. Fernandez focuses on Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine. As director of the Private Medicine and Wellness Program, he emphasizes comprehensive preventive care with personalized ongoing services.
Dr. Fernandez earned his medical degree from the University of Florida School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Fernandez is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. This allows him to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients in their preferred language.
Before joining the Medical Center at Ocean Reef, Dr. Fernandez practiced emergency medicine at several South Florida hospitals. These included Mercy Hospital, Hialeah Hospital, Miami Heart Institute, and Mariners and Fisherman's Hospitals.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026