Dr. Jose P. Fernandez, Jr., MD
Neurologist | Neurology
415 S 28th Ave Hattiesburg MS, 39401Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Jose Fernandez practices Adult Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Fernandez studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Neurologists are trained to fully understand and treat such conditions as Stroke, Headaches, Epilepsy, Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease. Clinical Neurophysiologists perform and interpret diagnostic procedures such as Electroencephalograms, Nerve Conduction Testing, Electromyography, and Evoked Potentials. Dr. Fernandez also is Board Certifed in Autonomic Disorders and is the Director of The Autonomic Laboratory at Hattiesburg Clinic, where he oversees the evaluation of the Parasympathetic, Sympathetic and Sudomotor branches of the Autonomic Nervous System. He is Co-Director of the Hattiesburg Clinic Epilepsy Center. He has been in practice at Hattiesburg Clinic since 2001. He is conversant in English, Tagalog(Filipino), French and Spanish.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines MD 1992
Louisiana State University Fellow: Clinical Neurophysiology 1998
Louisiana State University Residency in Adult Neurology 1997
Long Island College Hospital Internship Internal Medicine 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Provider Details
Dr. Jose P. Fernandez, Jr., MD's Expert Contributions
My stenosis is crippling my legs; is laminectomy the solution?
That would be the next step, if you have exhausted conservative measures. A good surgeon would insist that conservative measures are exhausted (injections-stimulators etc...) and would evaluate the benefits of decompressive laminectomy. Ask around for a reputable neurosurgeon or spine surgeon. READ MORE
Can I get an MRI for my occipital neuralgia during Covid-19?
Depends on the edicts of your State Governor and MRI provider. There should be minimal danger if you are masked and maintain distancing and hand washing before and after. READ MORE
Why do my legs tingle at night?
Inquire with your family doctor about Restless Leg Syndrome. READ MORE
How do you stop tingling in your feet?
See a neurologist to check on general conditions that need to be addressed that may cause your condition. They can also prescribe rather safe medicines that will relieve you if the tingling is bad enough. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director: Autonomic Disorders Hattiesburg Clinic 2022 - Present
- Co-Director: Hattiesburg Clinic Epilepsy Center Hattiesburg Clinic 2022 - Present
- Stroke Program Director Forrest General Hospital 2007 - 2017
Awards
- Philip Rogers Award: Innovator 4 Forrest General Hospital
Treatments
- Headaches
- Chronic Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Pain
- Migraine
Internships
- University of the Philippines
Fellowships
- Louisiana State University (Clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Clinical Neurophysiology, Mississippi State Medical Association, American Autonomic Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dedicated interest to his field and specialties.
Dr. Jose P. Fernandez, Jr., MD's Practice location
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