Eduardo Fernandes, MD
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Organ Transplant
- Abdominal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Hepatobiliary Cancer Management and Treatment
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Hepatobiliary Transplant
- Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
- Kidney Donation
- Kidney Transplant
- Liver Transplant
- Living Donor Kidney Transplant
- Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pancreas Transplant
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bile Duct Tumors
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Cystic Disease
- End Stage Liver Disease
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Hepatobiliary Disease
- Klatskin Tumor
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Disease
- Liver Mass
- Liver Tumors
- Liver-Biliary Tract Disease
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Retroperitoneal Tumor
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View All PlansAbout Eduardo Fernandes, MD
Eduardo Fernandes, MD, is a distinguished transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida. His surgical upbringing reflects the one of a truly ‘global’ surgeon.
He graduated from University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ magna cum laude.
He trained in general surgery within the London deanery school of surgery before joining the surgical residency program of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
He is board certified in general surgery and he is a fellow of both the American and the Royal College of Surgeons.
He has undergone extensive subspecialty training in HPB surgery at Kings’ College Hospital (London, UK), robotic surgery at University of Illinois at Chicago and Liver and Kidney transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio.
Dr Fernandes has dedicated his career to the integration of basic sciences and clinical practice which he believes to be the key to fast medical and surgical advancements. He is a PhD laurate from Imperial College London University where he defended a thesis on transplantation tolerance.
He is currently investigating platform optimization of normothermic machine perfusion, a research field that is offering new insights and techniques that greatly benefit all patients undergoing liver transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic.
In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Fernandes has received numerous awards and accolades. He is a member of many national and international associations, including the ASTS, AHPBA and the CRSA, of which he is an executive member.
At Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Dr. Fernandes is part of a team that is at the forefront of transplant surgery. His dedication to his craft and his patients is unwavering and he continues to strive to offer the highest quality service through the integration of excellent surgical skills, evidenced based medicine and translational research.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2023
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Abdominal Transplant and Hepato-Biliary Surgery
Cleveland,
OH
2023
Residency - University of Illinois
General Surgery
Chicago,
IL
2019
Residency - London Deanery School of Surgery
General Surgery, HPB Surgery
United Kingdom
2015
Fellowship - University of Illinois
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
Chicago,
IL
2013
Internship - Imperial College London
Immunology
United Kingdom
2009
Residency - Scotland Surgical Education
General Surgery
United Kingdom
2005
Medical Education - University of Rome, La Sapienza
2001
Certifications
- General Surgery
Research & Publications
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
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Reviewed on May 23, 2024
Great doctor and nurse 5/5
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024
Dr Fernandes was patient and explained everything very well. Excellent experience.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
The best team of Doctors who I owe my life to. Especially Dr Fernandes Dr Kerr Dr Agrawal DrRhazouni Dr Abdalla.I will thank them and pray for them for the rest of my.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2023
Dr. Kerr and team are excellent!!