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Dr. Marc Fernandez, MD

Dr. Marc Fernandez, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Marc Fernandez, MD is a general surgeon in Hernando, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Highlands Hospital and HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 63 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (63 reviews)

Practice

2400 N Essex Ave Hernando, FL 34442
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(352) 513-4276

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fernandez specializes in the area of General 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Fernandez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez

4.9

63 ratings, 44 with a written review
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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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Apr 12, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Merle – Jan 04, 2021
Merle Thank-you for you wonderful comments and...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Keri Sumner Sumner – Jul 23, 2020
Thank you for you review. Dr. Fernandez is...Read More
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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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Cristy Tortorici – Jul 03, 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
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Joella F Sparkman – Jun 30, 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
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Jerry – Jun 14, 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
What could be improved
No results
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roland – Apr 02, 2020
We appreciate hearing from you. Thank-you for...Read More
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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
Helpful
Helen Pannelli – Mar 19, 2020
Thank-you Helen for the great review. Yes Dr....Read More
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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
Helpful
Stephen Zane – Mar 19, 2020
Thanks for the review Stephen, we appreciate the...Read More
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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
Helpful
Mar 08, 2020
Dr. Fernandez always make sure that his patients...Read More
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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
Helpful
Feb 27, 2020
Surgery is important, but the healing and...Read More
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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
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Feb 15, 2020
So happy to know that the office was able to...Read More
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 28, 2019
Thank-you so much for your comments, we...Read More
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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
Helpful
Dorothy Dallas – Dec 27, 2019
Dorothy, thank you for the kind comments. I know...Read More
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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
Helpful
Robert E Dietrich – Dec 24, 2019
Thank you Bob for the kind words. Yes Dr....Read More
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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
Helpful
Oct 28, 2019
So happy your experience was a positive one....Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Beny Peretz – Oct 15, 2019
Our practice aims to deliver the highest quality...Read More
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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
Helpful
Claudia Costa – Sep 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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P Konicki – Jul 23, 2019
It is important to trust your surgeon, and we...Read More
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About Me

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care philosophy

I practice with an emphasis on comprehensive patient management, with continuity from pre-operative to full resolution and recovery.  I engage patients and loved ones in all decision-making.

biography

Marc Fernandez, M.D. began General Surgery in Citrus County in 1995 at Citrus Memorial Hospital. He is now practicing at Bayfront Health, Seven Rivers Hospital, in Crystal River. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Ncar Bapt Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Ncar Bapt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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