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Dr. Alfredo Fernandez, MD

Dr. Alfredo Fernandez, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Alfredo Fernandez, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Tampa, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena Escuela de Medicina in 1981. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Tampa Bariatrics

6101 Webb Rd Ste 101 Tampa, FL 33615
Telehealth available

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Dr. Fernandez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez

4.0

44 ratings, 21 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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RNY Patient – Oct 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Gastric bypass success – Jul 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Waalewyn – Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Joanne Cowan – Jan 09, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Long overdue – Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Happy patient in Tampa, FL – Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jake Roberts in Tampa, FL – Mar 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lisvet in Tampa, FL – Nov 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cheryl in Inverness, FL – Nov 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lejla J in Tampa, FL – Jun 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tampa, FL – Mar 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Liz in Land O Lakes – Feb 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Erika Burnett in Odessa, FL – Feb 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Carlos Rivera in Miami, FL – Nov 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Deb R in Tampa, FL – Oct 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lakeland, FL – Sep 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angie Barbara in Plant City, FL – Sep 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jane Doe in Palm Harbor, FL – Jul 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dasl8789 in Tampa, FL – Jul 01, 2016
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About Me

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care philosophy

General surgery is what I love to do, bariatric surgery is the most rewarding but the ability and opportunity to provide the highest quality healthare to my patients is what I live for.

biography

Born in Cuba, Dr. Fernandez received his undergraduate degree from University of Miami, received his medical doctorate degree in Dominican Republic and did his general surgery specialty at Alton Oschner Medical Clinic in New Orleans, Louisiana....read more
  • Bariatric Surgery

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  • Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation

    Residency Hospital
  • Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña

    Medical School
  • Private Practice - Solo

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Ochsner Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Miami

    Undergraduate School, 1981
  • Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena Escuela De Medicina

    Medical School, 1981
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Fellow of Project Hope, 1986

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Locations

Tampa Bariatrics

Tampa Bariatrics6101 Webb Rd Ste 101 Tampa, FL 33615
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Compare with other Bariatric Surgery Specialists

Compare Dr. Fernandez with our nearby Bariatric Surgery Specialists at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.

Make an appointment at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital today at
(813) 994-0358.