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Department Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6933
Fax:
216.445.2104
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Allergy Immunotherapy
  • Allergy Skin Tests
  • Allergy Tests
  • Blood Test (RAST) for Allergies
  • Blood Tests
  • Diagnosing Asthma
  • Diagnostic Skin Testing for Food, Inhalant, and Drug Allergy
  • Exhaled Breath Analysis
  • Food Challenge Test
  • Health Screening and Testing
  • Immunodeficiency Evaluation
  • Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy
  • Peak Flow Meter
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Treating Asthma with Bronchodilators
View all 15 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Airborne Allergens
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Allergic Disorders
  • Allergies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Bee Stings
  • Bronchitis
  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis
  • Egg Allergy
  • Environmental Allergies
  • Fish Allergy
  • Food Allergies
  • Hay Fever
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Infections
  • Insect Sting Allergies
  • Latex Allergy
  • Medication Allergies
  • Milk Allergy
  • Nut Allergy
  • Ocular Allergies
  • Pneumonia
  • Seasonal Allergies
  • Shellfish Allergy
  • Soy Allergy
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes (Lymphadenopathy)
  • Urticaria
  • Wheat Allergy
View all 29 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2012

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Allergy & Immunology
Boston, MA USA
2012

Residency - MetroHealth Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2009

Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2006

Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2002

Undergraduate - Northwestern University
Evanston, IL USA
1994

Specialty Interests

Primary Immunodeficiency, CVID, hypogammaglobulinemia, drug allergy, recurrent infections

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for James Fernandez, MD, PhD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 6/22/2023, Dr. Fernandez has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Fernandez receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

138 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
5 out of 5
Explains 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

37 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

Dr Fernandez is caring and very knowledgeable about my illness

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

My doctor and his NP are amazing. Very responsive, helpful and caring.

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is top notch with his attitude and willingness to help patients. He's very friendly, courteous and down to earth.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023

Excellent provider who's honest, transparent with excellent knowledge and bedside manners.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023

I would highly recommend Dr Fernandez

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023

Dr James Fernandez is a very good doctor. I recommend him to everyone I can.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is always a good listener and cares about me as a patient.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Fernandez as my provider.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is a wonderful doctor! I am beyond thankful to be in his care. He takes his time and addresses any concerns I might have. He is brilliant and always puts me at ease about my complex health issues.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is wonderful! I can't thank him enough for being a big part of the solution to my illness.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is truly the best physician. He is extremely intelligent, compassionate, and treats each patient like he would a family member.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Dr Fernandez is the best physicians I've ever had.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

Dr Fernandez and his Fellow are excellent practitioners in all aspects

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is a warm, caring professional. His expertise in his field, and the care plan he has provided for me, has so improved my quality of life. I am grateful that he is my doctor.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023

He's a very busy Dr. But makes time to have a nice complete exam

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023

Wonderful doctor but too hard to schedule

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

I waited 5 months to see this provider; however, he was extremely helpful.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

Dr. Fernandez was very knowledgeable and compassionate.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

Dr Fernandez is fantastic! I'm complicated and he gets me. That is refreshing in a doctor.

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2023

Dr Fernandez takes excellent care of me & listens to what I tell him how I'm doing & comes up with plan of action

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is the best. He never makes me feel rushed. He listens to my concerns and responds in a very thoughtful way, allowing us to make shared decisions on my care.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

Dr Fernandez speaks to me at my level. He shows concern to my overall health and works with my whole team to make sure I'm taken care of. He doesn't dismiss me and always makes me feel heard. Excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023

Dr Fernandez is absolutely one of the best physicians I have ever encountered in both my personal life as an RN and as a patient in immunology.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is a fantastic provider and he works hard for his patients!

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Dr Fernandez is awesome. He is so compassionate and he listens.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023

He is a caring, compassionate doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023

I am lucky to be a patient of Dr Fernandez. He takes time to listen and respond and involves me in all decisions.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

My appt with Dr. Fernandez was very good.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023

The Zoom application is a high-level environment that works seamlessly for my visits, providing quality audio and video to feel as though I'm truly in the room with my doctor.As for ease of scheduling and communicating: This visit was scheduled on an urgent basis due to some serious unexpected surgery scheduled after a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Fernandez somehow was able to clear a slot in his schedule in a mere four weeks because he knew I'd potentially need help navigating this experience and preparation before and after my surgery.He is a caring, compassionate physician who reads every report and test concerning my care at my local university medical center, and is therefore able to provide well thought out advice and any changes to my treatment plan that might be required at this time.He is a top notch professional with great communication skills and an obvious commitment to ensuring I receive the best medical care available. I am fortunate to be under the care of Dr. Fernandez.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023

Dr. Fernandez always takes time to answer any questions we have. Respectful of other doctors who attend to different areas of my care. We end appointments feeling our concerns have been heard and addressed.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023

Doctor Fernandez was very nice to speak with

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023

Dr Fernandez is not only a great physician but his communication is on a level I understand AND he gets that I know my body & what works best for me. He is an important cog in my team of physicians that care for me

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023

Excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023

Dr Fernandez was amazing! He listened to me, explained things in a way I could understand, and I left the appointment actually hopeful about my health for the first time in a long time. I'm so grateful for him!

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is everything a patient looks for in a doctor, but, as a result, his schedule is always packed.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2022

Dr Fernanadez is tops in his field and I would not feel comfortable with anyone else.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022

Dr Fernandez is the absolute BEST! Just wish he was more accessible!

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