Rafael Fernandez MD

Rafael Fernandez, MD, FAAOS, FACS, is an orthopaedic surgery physician with fellowship training in sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita, and pursued advanced fellowship training in sports medicine at the University of Illinois in Peoria. Dr. Fernandez is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fernandez cares for adults, including seniors, and brings a patient-centered approach focused on restoring function, reducing pain, and supporting safe return to activity. He is affiliated with Doctors Hospital and South Miami Hospital. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Fernandez serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, reflecting his commitment to medical education and ongoing advancement in musculoskeletal care. Dr. Fernandez is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and he is also affiliated with professional organizations including the Dade County Medical Association, Florida Orthopaedic Society, and Miami Orthopaedic Society. He is fluent in English and Spanish.