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Dr. Caraciolo Fernandes MD, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Caraciolo Fernandes MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

5/5(2)
6621 Fannin St Houston TX, 77030
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Dr. Caraciolo Fernandes is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Fernandes cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.

Education and Training

Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1986

University of Bombay / Grant Medical College 1984

Grant Government Medical College 1988

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Neonatology
  • Birth Defects

Professional Memberships

  • Member Texas Pediatric Society, Committee on Fetus and Newborn 
  • Member American Academy of Pediatrics 
  • Member Indian Academy of Pediatrics, 

Fellowships

  • King Edward Memorial Hospital, Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal, 1997    1993

Dr. Caraciolo Fernandes MD's Practice location

Practice At 6621 Fannin St

6621 Fannin St -
Houston, TX 77030
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New patients: 832-826-1380
Fax: 832-825-2799

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Dr. Caraciolo Fernandes MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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