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Fuzz Fernandez JR., MD
- Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Weight Management General Surgery
Fuzz Fernandez JR., MD
- Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Weight Management General Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Bariatric Surgery Weight Management
- Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Appendectomy
- Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
- Duodenal Switch
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty
- Single Incision Cholecystectomy
- Bariatric Surgery Revision
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Pancreatitis
- Biliary Colic
- Gallbladder Polyps
- Gastric Ulcer
- Lipoma
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Vagotomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gallstones
- Appendicitis
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gastroparesis
- Splenomegaly
- Pyloroplasty
- SADI-S
- Obesity
- Achalasia
- Axillary Abscess
- Cholecystitis
- Gastric Outlet Obstruction
- Hernia
- Sebaceous Cyst
Ratings and Reviews
4.791 Ratings 44 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.7 |
| Cared about me | 4.6 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- March 10, 2023 Dr. “Fuzz” Fernandez, absolutely the best bed-side manner. Very attentive to how I’ve been feeling and overall health. Offered his condolences on the recent passing of my father.
- February 24, 2023 Dr Fernandez was very pleasant. He made me feel right at ease. He was very knowledgeable in not only his field but overall with my health concerns. I felt reassured and truly cared for.
- February 22, 2023 Very condescending & rude. Massive ego. He minimized the reason I was there, disagreeing with my doctor’s treatment plan.
- February 4, 2023 El Dr. Fernández es el mejor, muy profesional y sensible.
- January 28, 2023 “Fuzz” has been monitoring my hernia for years (Covid then my overseas sabbatical delayed this elective surgery). He is the absolute best: focused & expert in conversation, and with a light touch that is very reassuring.
- January 16, 2023 He was positive, caring, professional and sensitive. I do not understand why you call Baptist Hospital Atrium Health.
- January 13, 2023 The team was amazing. They were so understanding and helpful and patient. I really enjoyed my time there.
- January 12, 2023 Dr. Fernandez cares about his patients. He always takes time to listen and get my input on anything we discuss or talk about. He makes sure that I understand what to expect and what is going to happen. I strongly urge anyone looking for a Dr to look no further than at Dr. Fernandez. He is truly the best of the best.
- January 11, 2023 I love the fact that he listens to me and he talks to me like a friend and wants to help with my problem and get to my goal.
- January 11, 2023 One of the best Doctors I have ever seen! He listened to me, cared about me, and suggested a solution to my problems. Highly recommend
- January 11, 2023 Dr Fernandez is informative, interested, creates a plan and great listener. His care is life changing for me
- December 18, 2022 He was being mean to me about my weight and also he said that he was not going to do anything else about my situation so I need a better doctor to help me not criticize me please help me find a better doctor for me
- December 2, 2022 Dr Fernandez is a caring, professional, knowledgeable surgeon. He takes time to inform me of my options, participate in my care, Has grest bed side manners .
- December 2, 2022 Super sweet, very professional, knowledgeable and took his time to explained in detail the instructions and procedures.
- November 28, 2022 Dr. Fuz has been with me for many years through many changes.
- November 10, 2022 El Doctor Adolfo Fern??ndez es un m?dico con mucha experiencia en el ??rea de su especializaci??n Bariatrica,explica detalladamente al paciente el procedimiento a seguir,preocupado y con mucha paciencia y cordialidad con su paciente.
- October 23, 2022 Excelente m?dico
- October 9, 2022 Very Nice , Caring, and Very Knowledgeable about my care!!!
- October 3, 2022 This was my first visit with Dr Fernandez and I found him to be very attentive to my concerns. This was my first visit and I think it may take several more visits to find the source of my pain.
- September 27, 2022 I consulted with three surgeons prior to Dr Fuzz. He knew my health history before my visit, took the time to understand my complex issues, talk to me in depth and care about the outcome. I feel secure knowing he will be doing my surgery.
- September 26, 2022 He is so caring. God truly blessed me with being able to have him when my doctor in Raleigh had given up on me.
- September 18, 2022 Dr. Fernandez is an excellent provider and has a wonderful bedside manner. He always provides excellent care and explains everything clearly. I would recommend him to anyone.
- September 16, 2022 Love this man. He is a skilled surgeon and he does care about his patients. I have referred others to him for what he has done in my life.
- August 29, 2022 He is a great Doctor. Very caring and concerned about me
- August 24, 2022 I can??t say enough about Dr. Fernandez. I had my surgery in 2007. He changed my life. I moved to Ohio in 2010 and visited a local physician. I did well but it was on my own without support. Reuniting with Dr. Fernandez was a key event in my journey with health. This visit and future commitment of the medical and me will take me to a new level in my journey. I??m excited.
- August 2, 2022 The Best
- July 24, 2022 Dr. Fernandez is an absolutely wonderful clinician and caregiver: knowledgeable, comprehensive, and caring/thoughtful.
- July 21, 2022 Dr Fernandez was so understanding that my wife has been diagnosed with cancer and we have to make a delay in our surgery.
- July 20, 2022 Fuzz is the best. He always listens to concerns and explains things very well.
- July 9, 2022 Doctor Fernandez was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Great personality.
- July 7, 2022 Dr. Fuzz explained my options with clarity and took time to answer all my questions and concerns about the procedures. I feel very comfortable with him and his surgical abilities.
- July 1, 2022 Dr. Fernandez is a good Doctor. He is kind, he listens and he is very interested on the well being of the patient. He takes his time and goes over things and make sure that both of us are on the same page. I am very glad that I chose Dr. Fernandez as my Doctor and Surgeon.
- June 28, 2022 Dr. Fuzz is wonderful. He is always considerate and constantly trying to figure out what can help my stomach issues.
- June 24, 2022 Dr. Fuzz (Fernandez) is a great medical professional! He listens to my concerns and it is clear that he has a genuine interest in me as a patient. He has a great sense of humor as well, and I always look forward to my visits. That says a lot, considering that medical appointments have always been a source of dread and stress for me.
- June 23, 2022 Dr. Fernandez is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. Doctors like him are hard to find this day and age. He's definitely the best of the best!
- June 22, 2022 Highly skilled. Took great care in preventing a clot.
- May 16, 2022 He is caring, considerate, skilled, friendly, good listener, would recommend him to anyone.
- May 16, 2022 He was friendly and very informative. He listened to my concerns and addressed them appropriately.
- April 26, 2022 Dr Fernandez is wonderful. He is the only doctor that has tried to help figure out what is going on and make it better.
- April 13, 2022 Excelente medico
- April 10, 2022 Very intelligent, very straight forward and enjoys laugher
- April 8, 2022 Dr Fernandez is totally awesome and truly cares about his patients.
- April 4, 2022 Amazing provider. Truly cared about me and my concerns. Would highly recommend.
- March 26, 2022 Dr. Fernandez spent time to explain my hernia problems, the surgery to correct, and medicine for recovery and prevention.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BS, Georgetown University, 1993
- MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1997
Residency
- Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, 2002
Fellowship
- Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, 2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Bariatric and Weight Management Center
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Laparoscopic-Assisted Transgastric ERCP: A Single-Institution Experience. Habenicht Yancey K, McCormack LK, McNatt SS, Powell MS, Fernandez AZ, Westcott CJ. J Obes. 2018; 2018:8275965.
- Corrigendum to "Endoscopic closure of persistent gastric leak and fistula following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy" [Int. J. Surg. Case Rep. 6 (2015) 186-187]. Luthra AK, Fernandez AZ, Evans JA. . 2016; 22:39.
- Conversion from gastric bypass to sleeve gastrectomy for complications of gastric bypass. Carter CO, Fernandez AZ, McNatt SS, Powell MS. Surg Obes Relat Dis. ; 12(3):572-576.
- Endoscopic closure of persistent gastric leak and fistula following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Fernandez AZ, Luthra AK, Evans JA. . 2015; 6C:186-7.
- Adjustable gastric band prolapse leading to near-fatal hemorrhage. Panella NJ, Fernandez AZ. Am Surg. 2012 Feb; 78(2):263-4.