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Physicians Regional Healthcare System is excited to welcome Dr. Rudy Fernandez, M.D., to the medical staff. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in all aspects of primary care for patients age 18 and older. In addition to wellness visits and preventive screenings, services include treatment for acute and chronic illnesses including ocular diseases, oral disorders, diabetes and endocrine disorders, hypertension and cardiovascular disorders, mental disorders, neuropathy, and pulmonary diseases. He also provides treatment for acute and chronic kidney disorders, hepatitis, gastrointestinal diseases, bone disorders, and dermatological disorders.
Fernandez prefers to take a holistic approach to patient care and wellness, meaning he assesses a patient’s concerns and provides treatments based on the patient as a whole. He considers other aspects of a patient’s situation including mental and social factors, in addition to symptoms of a disease.
Dr. Fernandez earned his medical degree from Philippine Muslim-Christian College of Medicine in Antipolo Rizal, Philippines. He had his residency for Internal Medicine at Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee. He then completed his fellowships for body imaging and diagnostic radiology at OU Medical Center and PET-CT Imaging at Jackson Memorial Hospital & Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dr. Fernandez practices the L-O-R-E concept, which stands for Listen, Observe, Resolve, and Execute.
LISTEN – He listens closely to the patient’s major complaint(s) in a timely fashion and creates an atmosphere of care and compassion.
OBSERVE – He performs a focused physical exam based on symptoms and complaints.
RESOLVE – He assess, discusses and proposes a treatment and plan of action with his patients and ensures they understand.
EXECUTE – Establish and execute the best and acceptable treatment plan for patients.
Dr. Fernandez will provide a diagnosis and treatment if needed or will offer a referral regarding acute and chronic illnesses. He treats everything from anxiety and depression to arrhythmias and cardiac myopathy. Dr. Fernandez also offers services including:
● Wellness visits and physical exams
● Immunizations
● Testosterone injections
● Intra Articular steroid injections
● Intramuscular antibiotic and steroid injections
● Paps smear
● Suture removal
● Preventive screenings
Dr. Fernandez speaks both English and Filipino. He enjoys traveling, simple foods, music and taking a walk along the beach. Call 239-920-4503 to schedule an appointment.
He sees patients at Physicians Regional Medical Group in Bonita Springs and in the Pine Ridge medical office building.
