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Dr. Peter Fernandez, MD

Dr. Peter Fernandez, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Fernandez, MD is a pain medicine anesthesiologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2003. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

3920 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(941) 867-7463

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fernandez is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Fernandez specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Fernandez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez

4.8

23 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
91%
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
4%
4%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Dec 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Margaret Hancock – Apr 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Schmidt – Sep 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marty Shoemaker – May 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Annamary Kennell – Apr 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Blake Lyons – Oct 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Judith – Sep 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Russ Beckman – Oct 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anthony C. Blandino – Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Randy Kleppinger – Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Phoebe in Sarasota, FL – Nov 17, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Denise Amato in Sarasota, FL – Sep 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda White in Palmetto, FL – Aug 16, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Fernandez and Sunshine Spine and Pain Specialists offers the highest level of care utilizing a combination of the most advanced, cutting-edge interventional pain techniques in combination with physical medicine.  Our goals are to get you...read more

biography

Dr. Fernandez is a double board-certified interventional pain physician offering the most advanced approaches for controlling pain and improving your quality of life.  A native of Florida and a graduate of Riverview High School, he brings...read more

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Wake Forest University

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Wake Forest University

    Residency Hospital

  • Wake Forest University

    Internship Hospital

  • Florida State University

    Undergraduate School

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Bee Ridge Vision Center3920 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
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Lynda Coggins CRNA P A2821 Proctor Rd Sarasota, FL 34231
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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