Dr. Douglas Keith Fernandez M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1331 W Grand Parkway N Suite 350 Katy TX, 77493About
Dr. Douglas Fernandez is a gastroenterologist practicing in Katy, TX. Dr. Fernandez specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Fernandez performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1981
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1981
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Colon Polyps
Professional Memberships
- Chief CHIEF OF GASTROENT./CANCER COMM. MEM - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
- STAFF PRIV KATY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL/KATY,TX
- STAFF PRIV MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-MEMORIAL CITY/HOUSTON,TX
- Member SOCIETY OF AIR FORCE PHYSICIANS
Fellowships
- GASTROENTEROLOGY, WILFORD HALL MEDICAL CENTER, SAN ANTONIO, TX 1987
- Wilford Hall Medical Center 1989
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