Dr. Cristina Espindula Fernandes MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
900 W FARIS RD GREENVILLE SC, 29605About
Dr. Cristina Fernandes is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Fernandes specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Univ Fed Da Bahia- Fac De Med- Salvador- Bahia- Brazil 1989
Universidade Federal Da Bahia, Faculdade De Medicina 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effect of sperm preparation and co-incubation time on in vitro fertilization of Bos indicus oocytes.
- Evaluation of tibolone effect on arterial resistance in postmenopausal women.
- [Study of mechanisms and factors related to sexual abuse in female children and adolescents]
- A prospective open-label study to evaluate the effects of the oral contraceptive
- Hormone therapy following the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study: perception of gynecologists in Brazil.
- Comparative bioavailability of three ibuprofen formulations in healthy human volunteers.
- Effects of scrotal insulation in Nellore bulls (Bos taurus indicus) on seminal quality and its relationship with in vitro fertilizing ability.
- Breast arterial calcification is a predictive factor of cardiovascular disease in Brazilian postmenopausal women.
- Effect of abrupt discontinuation versus gradual dose reduction of postmenopausal hormone therapy on hot flushes.
- Supraselective injection of intraarterial melphalan as the primary treatment for late presentation unilateral multifocal stage Vb retinoblastoma.
- Menstrual irregularity: a possible clinical marker of metabolic dysfunction in
- [Approach to urinary tract disorders in postmenopausal women].
- Current update on retinoblastoma.
- Effect of estrogen therapy on vascular perlecan and metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in castrated rats.
- Environmental gradient favours functionally diverse macrobenthic community in a placer rich tropical bay.
Awards
- South Florida Super Doctors 2011-2012
- Florida Super Doctors 2009 - South Florida Edition 2009
- Florida Super Doctors 2008
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