36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandez, Trauma Surgeon in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Luis Fernandez, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Fernandez graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Columbus Hosp, General Surgery; Univ Il Met Group Hosps, General Surgery; Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Fernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez’s office at (903) 531-5560.
Where did Dr. Fernandez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Columbus Hosp, General Surgery; Univ Il Met Group Hosps, General Surgery; Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | The Medical Center (Columbus) Program
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Fernandez board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Luis Fernandez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Fernandez speak?
Dr. Fernandez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fernandez treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Fernandez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fernandez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandez perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Luis Fernandez may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fernandez's office.
Does Dr. Fernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 531-5560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Fernandez in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandez's office located?
What is Dr. Fernandez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730131681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandez
What is Dr. Luis Fernandez's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez is a Trauma Surgeon near Tyler, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Fernandez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Fernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with Ut Health - Tyler which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Luis Fernandez accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Luis Fernandez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Fernandez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (903) 531-5560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Fernandez?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez's office at (903) 531-5560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Fernandez have?
Dr. Luis Fernandez is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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