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Dr. Patrick J. Fernicola M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(50)
6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus GA, 31909
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About

Patrick Fernicola received his undergraduate and medical degrees respectively from Georgetown University and Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his internship and ...

Education and Training

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1989

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1989

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

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Dr. Patrick J. Fernicola M.D.
Dr. Patrick J. Fernicola M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Should my child's knee be examined?

    I would definitely get him examined. You need to know why he is having these symptoms if they have persisted for more than a few days. Make sure they examine both his knee and his hip. Children can have hip problems that present as knee pain. READ MORE

  • What's the usual recovery time after hip surgery?

    The recovery from his surgery will depend on exactly what surgery you are about to undergo. I am assuming you are about to proceed with a total hip arthroplasty. A total hip replacement is a wonderful procedure which has very little postoperative pain. You should be allowed to ambulate full weight bearing immediately after the surgery. We usually tell people to allow the soft tissues to recover for about 6 weeks. At that time, you should be able to begin resuming activities as tolerated. READ MORE

  • I am suffering from severe numbness in my foot after a hip replacement surgery. Is it normal?

    Numbness in the foot after total hip arthroplasty could be secondary to either stretching or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the large nerve that controls motor and sensory function in her lower extremity. the nerve crosses very close to the hip joint and it is not unheard of for there to be some compromise of the nerve during the surgery. You should discussed the symptoms with your physician and have him check the neurologic status of the lower extremity. READ MORE

  • ACL repair

    The decision for surgery after an ACL tear depends on the degree of subjective instability, the patient's level of activity and plans for future activity. Surgery is certainly not required for an isolated ACL tear. If the patient is a competitive athlete involved in curry sports such as Soccer Basketball etc, they would most likely want the ACL reconstructed. READ MORE

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Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Dr. Patrick J. Fernicola M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 6262 Veterans Pkwy

6262 Veterans Pkwy -
Columbus, GA 31909
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New patients: 612-775-6200, 706-324-6661, 706-494-3434
Fax: 706-327-6701

The Hughston Clinic PC

100 Frist Ct -
Columbus, GA 31909
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Turn right onto Vultee Drive 1063 ft
Turn left onto Loraine Street 847 ft
Go straight onto Veterans Parkway (US 27) 2793 ft
Turn right onto Whitesville Road 2675 ft
Turn left onto Bradley Park Drive 3491 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards Phenix City 1725 ft
Merge left onto US 80 2.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1559 ft
Turn left onto River Chase Drive 550 ft
Turn left 820 ft
Turn right 175 ft
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Turn right onto Vultee Drive 1063 ft
Turn left onto Loraine Street 847 ft
Go straight onto Veterans Parkway (US 27) 2.0 mi
Turn left onto 45th Street (GA 85) 748 ft
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Turn right 185 ft
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