Dr. Richard Paul Fernandez MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
555 S 18th St Columbus OH, 43205About
Dr. Richard Fernandez is a pediatrician practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Fernandez is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Fernandez diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Fernandez can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 2002
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2002
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
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