Navin D. Fernando M.D.
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Navin D. Fernando M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Hip surgery
- Knee surgery
- Arthritis surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
Locations
Hip & Knee Center at Meridian Pavilion
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Fernando is extremely competent and clear in his thoughts and recommendations
It is such a pleasure to have an experience like this one. Dr, Fernando and team have me back to skiing with my 30-year-old kids and friends (and out-skiing in many cases) can't say enough about how positive the experience has been.
Dr. Fernando was focused on my knee issues and gave encouraging remarks.
Dr. Fernando was very knowledgeable and precise in his explanations. Also gave me options, and I took the least invasive one.
Dr. Fernando is great in many ways. So glad I found him!
The doctor anticipated my questions. He was just splendid.
Have always felt great about the professional care and services received from Dr Fernando and his staff. [...] So thankful for Dr. Fernando!
Dr Fernando is the best!!
Dr Fernando is a wonderful clinician. He listens and collaboratively comes up with a treatment plan and possible next steps. [...]
Dr. Fernando is excellent.
My MD came well recommended by a friend. I was glad for the recommendation and very happy with my initial visit. I'm confident I'm in good hands and that my surgery will go smoothly.
Dr. Fernando is able to describe my knee issues easily.
Dr. Fernando was extremely attentive and answered all of my questions in detail. He explained the process from beginning to end [...]
Excellent doctor and assistants. Answered every single one of my questions.
Dr Fernando is one of the best Doctors that I have ever had the pleasure of being taken care of.
Dr. Fernando is very good. I would (do) recommend him to everyone.
Dr Fernando did a great job of explaining options for treatment, risks associated, and possible outcomes.
I have already recommended Dr. Fernando to three people and he did an excellent job of operating on them.
Dr. Fernando is a great communicator (as well as a great surgeon)!
Dr. Fernando's care has been very good. I get the impression that he is spread very thin. He is efficient and I believe very competent.
He was the doctor who performed my other total knee replacement last [...]. He's the only one I trust with the other knee.
One of the best Dr's.
Excellent communication skills and compassion for patients.
I have already recommended Dr. Fernando and UW Medicine to several people.
He talked very fast! He should slow down for patients not familiar with medical terms.
Dr. Fernando is a precise & clear communicator and necessarily has a lot of detailed information he needs to provide in a short period of time. He does this extremely well. He listens and has a gentle, caring manner. I would HIGH recommend him to others!
The doctor gave us adequate time and explained things clearly
Dr took above average time to go over options and possibly procedure in future.
Excellent at explaining things
The physician was very attentive to my questions & concerns. I asked for PT strength training for both my hips & was provided a prescription before I left.
I have recommended three patients to *Dr. Fernando.
Vary please with the care provided to me by the entire staff, the nurses, and the surgeon
Couldn't ask for a better physician
Dr. Fernando has to be the best there is. I was confident in his abilities thru the whole process, [...] l had the best care possible.
I very much appreciate Dr. Fernando
Dr. Fernando's bedside manner is impeccable. Leaves the genuine impression of caring, listening, and guiding, as appropriate. These Impressions are particularly reassuring when dealing with a surgeon.
Dr. Fernando. Was very attentive to my questions and and answered them completely to my satisfaction. I left with a sense of well guided information.
[...] Dr Navin was amazing
I was glad to have *Dr. Fernando be at my appointment [...]. My knee was clicking and at first *Dr. Fernando discounted it, but he ultimately listened.
Doctor was very nice and patient. Excited to get hip replacement by him . He seemed genuinely concerned about my condition. It is outrageous that my surgery date is 6 months away!!
Dr. Fernando was super efficient gaging his language to meet mine and he listened carefully. He's empathetic while keeping the conversation moving but without rushing.
He is in the best. Highly respected. Clear communication. The lag time until the date of surgery is difficult as it is so long.
The thoroughness and extent of explanations, options, etc. Was surprising.
The surgeon was thorough and explained my choices. Well, I felt I left there and I understood a lot more about my condition. A student was sitting in learning I think that's an awesome experience to be able to provide.
Dr Fernando is great and I am glad he has been my doctor
Dr was very informational of needs, options, concerns, prognosis
Everyone very professional. Dr. Fernando [...]- he was very kind, professional and made perfect sense. All _____ for a better life for me in the now time and future - I personally love my dr., and all his team.
I appreciated Dr. Fernando's presence: he actively listened, he answered my questions, he showed care and concern, was very pleasant, seems efficient
Dr. Fernando gave me ample time for discussing [...] and answering my questions. [...]
About Navin D. Fernando
Navin Fernando, M.D., is a board certified surgeon at Northwest Primary and Specialty Care North Seattle and a UW assistant professor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Fernando strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Fernando earned his M.D. at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He is dual board certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. His clinical interests include minimally invasive total hip and knee replacement and complex total joint revision and hip impingement. His research interests include clinical outcome studies and diagnosis and management of periprosthetic infection.
Education and Training
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Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, 2013, Adult Reconstructive SurgeryMcMaster Univ. School of MedicineResidency, 2012, Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Western OntarioMedical education, 2007
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery