Dr. Caraciolo Fernandes MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
6621 Fannin St Houston TX, 77030About
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
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
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