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Dr. Joseph Fernandez, MD

Dr. Joseph Fernandez, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Fernandez, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fernandez has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Doctors Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

1201 11th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fernandez specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Fernandez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez

3.9

32 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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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SOFIA RINCON – Jul 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lucy V. Perez – Mar 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Joseph Fernandez in Miami, FL – Feb 21, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Melanie in Ortiz – Apr 19, 2018
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Miami, FL – Apr 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Pompano Beach, FL – Mar 24, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Eli in Miami, FL – Jan 25, 2017
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Miami, FL – Nov 02, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Miami, FL – Oct 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

"Treating patients with the same advanced, emerging, state of the art technology available to Professional Athletes all over the world today" Website: www.miamisportsmed.com
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Jackson Medical Center/univ Of Miami

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Jackson Mem Hosp/u Miami

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

UAB Highlands1201 11th Ave S Birmingham, AL 35205
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr
    Coral Gables, FL 33146
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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