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Dr. Chitra Fernando M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1750 112th Ave Ne Suite A101 Bellevue WA, 98004About
Dr. Chitra Fernando practices Geriatric Medicine in Bellevue, WA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Fernando works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Faculty of Medicine (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka) MD 1998
University Of Peradeniya, Fac Of Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2008
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tn
Dr. Chitra Fernando M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1750 112th Ave Ne Suite A101
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Richard A Kaner M.D.1750 112th Ave Ne Bellevue WA 98004
- Dr. Daniel S Raskind MD1750 112th Ave Ne Bellevue WA 98004
- Dr. Priyanka Duggal MD1750 112TH AVE NE BELLEVUE WA 98004
- Ru-chien Chi Other11511 NE 10TH ST BELLEVUE WA 98004
- Dr. Hui Hong M.D.1407 116th Ave Ne Bellevue WA 98004
Nearest Hospitals
OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
1035-116TH AVE NE BELLEVUE WA 98004SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105GROUP HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITALl
201 - 16TH AVENUE EAST SEATTLE WA 98112