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Hermina (Deepika) Fernandes, MD

Hematology-Oncology

Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada

Call 855-485-4673

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Specialties

Hematology-Oncology

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology

About

Dr. Fernandes' area of expertise is in breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, skin cancers such as melanoma, and blood disorders (anemia, iron defiency, abnormal blood counts). She provides traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy as well as newer cancer treatments such as immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapy/precision oncology.

Dr. Fernandes also serves as a section editor for an online resource dedicated to provide cancer education to physicians. She has presented cancer research at national and international cancer meetings in the United States and Europe and volunteers with the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Care philosophy

"I believe in providing compassionate, exceptional and cutting edge care to my patients. I strive to provide the most personalized treatment plan for my patients while taking into consideration their unique needs. Having had family members who have also been stricken with cancer, I understand and empathize with the needs of caring for a loved one with cancer", says Dr. Fernandes.