Evans Fernández, MD, MS Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Evans Fernández, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Fernández Pérez is in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2022 Previously a 5280 Top Doctor America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars 158 Patient Ratings 58 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Department of Medicine Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Adult) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program Rose Medical Center Critical Care Service Swedish Medical Center Critical Care Service Specialties & Conditions Autoimmune Lung Diseases Bronchiolitis Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pulmonary Fibrosis Vasculitis Research Areas Pulmonary Disease Research, Other Related Clinical Trials Biomarkers & Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Progression Predicting ILD from Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Special Interests Clinical Interests Epidemiology, clinical outcome and translational research in Interstital Lung Disease and Intensive Care Medicine See More View Publications Education Education Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, School of Medicine (Santiago, Dominican Republic), MD Mayo Graduate School College of Medicine (Rochester, MN), MS Residency Beth Israel University Hospital and Manhattan Campus for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New York, NY), Fellowship Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), Multidisciplinary Critical Care Medicine Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), Pulmonary Medicine Board Certification Internal Medicine Pulmonary Diseases Critical Care Medicine Professional Memberships American College of Chest Physicians American Thoracic Society ALAT Publications Fernández Pérez ER, Harmacek LD, O'Connor BP, Danhorn T, Vestal B, Maier LA, Koelsch TL, Leach SM. Prognostic accuracy of a peripheral blood transcriptome signature in chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Thorax. 2022 Jan;77(1):86-90. Fernández Pérez ER, Travis WD, Lynch DA, Brown KK, Johannson KA, Selman M, Ryu JH, Wells AU, Tony Huang YC, Pereira CAC, Scholand MB, Villar A, Inase N, Evans RB, Mette SA, Frazer-Green L. Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest. 2021 Aug;160(2):e97-e156. Fernández Pérez ER. Changing trends in age-adjusted pulmonary fibrosis mortality in the USA: a joinpoint regression analysis. Eur Respir J. 2019 Jul;54(1). Fernández Pérez ER, Kong A, Raimundo K, Koelsch TL, Kulkarni R, Cole AL. Epidemiology of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis among an Insured Population in the United States: A Claims-Based Cohort Analysis. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2018; 15(4):460-69. Hospital Affiliations Colorado Acute Long Term HospitalRose Medical CenterSt. Joseph Hospital - Denver Academic Affiliations Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver Conflicts of Interest National Jewish Health physicians and scientists may collaborate with pharmaceutical or other industries to develop medical and scientific breakthroughs or to provide education on trends in quality medical practice and outcomes to physicians and health professionals around the country. National Jewish Health maintains a strict conflict of interest policy to ensure that all potential conflicts are clearly visible and that management plans are put in place in order to further innovation and education while ensuring the protection of our patients and the integrity of our research. National Jewish Health publicly discloses any payment to our physicians or scientists. 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Provider showed concern 4.9 Friendliness 5 Spoke using clear language 4.9 Provider explained things clearly 4.9 Amount of time spent with you 4.9 Provider included you in decisions 4.9 Confidence in your doctor 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.9 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Excellent experience National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 We have always had an excellent experience with Dr. Fernandez and his nurses and other assistants around the hospital. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 We were very pleased with the discussion we had with Dr. Fernandez, and the information we received regarding this appointment and future care National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 #9. A little hard to understand some times. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr. Fernandez is very thoughtful, friendly and a great listener. He's amazing. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Dr. Evans Fernandez is professional, trustworthy, caring, thorough, practical, and efficient. My experience has been very positive, and feel fortunate to be improving. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 I left with a feeling of confidence National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 A terrific doctor National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 This dr was outstanding. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 Doctor Fernandez is fhoughtful and went the "extra mile" to get me scheduled for timely testing, along with remedies to expect.There was an appointment glitch in scheduling. Hence, Dr Fernandez's additional help or going the extra mile to get me tested within a 24-36 hr period. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2022 The prompt and professional action taken by Dr Fernandez and the team saved my life show more National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Dr. Fernandez and his nurse, Shiloh, are always assisting me with questions I send to the portal, phone calls, and I enjoy the time spent with them in the clinic. First class! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2022 Always great. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 Dr. Fernandez and his NP Katie Rosen are an outstanding team. I have appreciate their excellent care and my health has improved greatly. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 After seeing Dr. Fernandez for three years, I would not consider seeing any other pulmonologist. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2022 When I was assigned to Dr Fernández for my first visit back in 2018 I could tell I had been assigned to the best doctor out there. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 I have had nothing but good experiences with Dr. Fernandez. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr Fernandez goes the extra mile to manage his patients care. He's trustworthy, professional, caring, and listens to his patients. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 Dr.Fernandez was most personable and it was clear that he had reviewed my previous records so that his recommendations were very well thought out. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 5. N/A out of state. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2022 7. Not enough time! Talking brings up points to discuss. Therefore, last visit I left before I cleared questions I brought with me. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2022 Still waiting on Dr Fernandez to send test results to my family doctor National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Dr. Hernandez was remarkable~~~he was certainly worth the waiting.! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Very good National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 In the last five years, I have been under the care of Dr. Fernandez and have always had an excellent experience. Genuinely helpful and easy to talk with. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 Most excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2022 I had 1 appointment with *Dr. Fernandez. He was very thorough, listened carefully, referred me for many tests. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Fernandez is just amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced with regard to ILD and was very quick to diagnose the type of ILD I have. He is very caring, pleasant, systematic, has great bedside manners, and explains things very well. His passion for his field and his profession showed in my interaction with him. He draws conclusions from all the research he does In the field and is very current in what's going on in the area of ILD. I am fortunate to have him as my pulmonologist and would highly recommend him. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Fernandez was excellent, he took time and care to make sure we understood what he was saying about my condition and regarding treatment. He answered our questions in a clear, helpful manner. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Could not have been better. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Very good National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Fernandez took the time to talk, listen and explain - that is why I fly to NJH from Alaska - it is extremely difficult and expensive for me to come here but Dr Fernandez is worth it!! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr Fernandez is an exceptional provider who's knowledgeable, cares, goes the extra mile at each visit, and takes time to answer questions, and address concerns. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr. Fernandez is always great. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 NONE National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Dr Fernandez is always very professional. National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 Dr. Fernandez was wonderful. He listened carefully, explained what he found as he examined me and addressed my concerns. He ordered a number of diagnostic tests to determine what was causing my [symptoms]. He explained the purpose of all tests thoroughly. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I always feel that I have the best care possible and I feel very lucky to have Dr. Fernandez as my Dr. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 *Dr. F. always great. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I travel from [another state] and pay the extra expenses only because I have trust and faith in Dr Fernandez National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 When I start making decisions about curbing the _____ of pushing the envelope _____ sure *Dr. Fernandez will respect me - National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Doctor was awesome! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Excellent physician National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 Dr Fernandez was exceedingly kind and competent. His assessment and evaluation of my condition was thorough. He answered all of my concerns and his explanations were easy to understand. I could not recommend him more highly. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr.Fernandez is an excellent doctor and an asset to national Jewish National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Excellent dr. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Dr Fernandez is fabulous National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Delightful National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Seeing Dr. Fernandez is always a gratifying medical experience. I never feel rushed and Dr. Fernandez always describes things and answers questions in easy to understand language. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr. Fernandez is phenomenal. He is always thorough and responsive. He listens and spends as much time with me as I need. I trust him and his treatment of me/my condition. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 Dr. Fernandez has always had an excellent "bedside manner" so to speak. He's very easy to ask questions of and his answers are knowledgeable and honest. As far as I am concerned - completely trustworthy, friendly, and easy to talk with. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 I have always felt *Dr. Fernandez cared about me as a person as well as a patient. He has noticed and questioned things other doctors didn't. I have upmost confidence in him. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Excellent doctor. He explained everything to us. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 very clear National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 I am a physician, always have questions about new therapies and ongoing new literaton my disease. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 Evan Fernandez is my guy!! National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 All the staff I have met are professional and courteous. Doctor Evans discussed with me all possible options, and concerning my case he will consult with other doctors, too. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 DR. FERNANDEZ called after I returned home to notify me of new information he received on my condition and how he wanted to treat it.