Overview of Dr. Fernandez
Dr. Dennis Fernandez is a general surgeon in Florence, AL and is affiliated with North Alabama Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of South Alabama College of Medicine and has been in practice for over 20 years. He specializes in bariatric surgery, trauma surgery & surgical critical care.
Office
1701 Veterans Drive
Florence, AL 35630
Education & Training
- Physicians Medical Center CarrawayResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2004
- Ochsner Clinic FoundationInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
- University of South Alabama College of MedicineClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 2003 - 2025
- TN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- LA State Medical License 2003 - 2003
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsModifiable comorbidities impact on ventral hernia recurrence following robotic abdominal wall reconstruction using resorbable biosynthetic mesh: 36-month follow-up.Alexandra C Skoczek, Patrick W Ruane, Dennis L Fernandez
Surgery Open Science. 2023-08-01 - 1 citationsEffects of Novel Multimodal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Opioid Usage and Hospital Length of Stay Following Elective Ventral Hernia Repair.Alexandra C Skoczek, Patrick W Ruane, Alex P Rasarmos, Dennis L Fernandez
Cureus. 2023-05-01 - 1 citationsXanthogranulomatous appendicitis diagnosed on routine PET scan: a case report.Alexandra C Skoczek, Dennis L Fernandez
Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2022-10-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Alabama PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS California PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOFirst Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Net California Large Group PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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