Evans Fernández, MD, MS

Dr. Evans Fernandez is a fellowship-trained pulomonologist who treats all types of interstitial lung disease, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Special Interests

Clinical Interests

Epidemiology, clinical outcome and translational research in Interstital Lung Disease and Intensive Care Medicine

Education

Mayo Graduate School College of Medicine (Rochester, MN), MS

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, School of Medicine (Santiago, Dominican Republic), MD

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

Rose Medical Center
St. Joseph Hospital - Denver

Academic Affiliations

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver

Conflicts of Interest

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Contact Information

Fax: 303.270.2130
Office: 877.225.5654

Locations

National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Saint Joseph Hospital
1375 E 19th Ave.
Denver, CO 80218

Patient Ratings

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Friendliness

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

Provider explained things clearly

4.9

Provider showed concern

4.9

Amount of time spent with you

4.9

Confidence in your doctor

4.9

Spoke using clear language

4.9

Patient 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 – May, 2024

I enjoyed talking with Dr. Perez. He was patient, let me ask questions and repeated information as much as I needed. Very knowledgeable!
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024

The experience and expertise was over the top, no wonder this is the best Pulmonary hospital in the United States.dd Thank you for the second opinion which made mine and families mind at ease.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024

My wife and I were very pleased with Dr Fernandez. He was very kind. We did not feel rushed. We were both happy as we left the hospital.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024

Again the staff was very helpful and listened to my concerns
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is always great.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

Doctor Fernandez had good explanations and was very friendly. Explained things well.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

Good.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

Very confident that Dr. Fernandez is the best doctor for me to work with with my specific condition.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

The only reason I'm answering Very Good to most of these questions Is because you don't offer EXCELLENT as an option!
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

Great
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

Great doc!
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2024

My experience has been excellent
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024

All my communication with dr Fernandez and his staff has just been excellent. I feel SO fortunate to have gotten on their radar.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2024

Dr Fernandez is very thorough. This appointment was a quick review of lab tests.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

Excellent Dr. And facilities
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

I always feel confident I am getting good care from Dr. Fernandez.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

I absolutely love Dr. Perez. He invested time learning my medical history and then lead my testing to confirm his suspicions.He saved my life and I will be forever grateful to him.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

Very grateful for the highest level of care for a difficult case.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

Always a pleasure
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

Dr. Fernandez, as with each doctor, assistant, etc we were scheduled with was professional yet extremely personable. Detailed and understandable in discussions. 100 percent positive experience.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2024

It is a shame 5 is the highest.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is a wonderful doctor who is highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and communicative. He provides thorough explanations and develops very thoughtful care plans based upon his expertise, experience, and published data.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is excellent
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

Dr. Fernandez was very knowledgeable, he listened to and answered all questions, and provided a clear plan for the future
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

Dr. Fernandez always listens and explains. Always seems concerned about my health.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

Thanks to Dr Evans Fernandez, I'm in interstitial lung disease remission. He went up to bat for me the first day I met him, and he hasn't quit.He's a lifesaver, professional,thorogh, knowledgeable, and caring. Initially, he performed a bronchoscopy, which along ewith the CT identified characteristics of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. He enrolled me in three studies, one of which pinpointed the exact cause of the medical issue, mold allergy. I'm eternally grateful to Dr Fernandez for giving me the gift of life.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is always very professional, friendly, and caring.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023

Thank you for saving my life.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2023

Dr. Fernandez exceeded my expectations regarding his medical and professional insights into my medical needs. He was caring, respectful and empathetic for me as a person and a patient.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023

As a former RN I was Impressed my Entire visit with Dr Fernandez and all the rest of the staff that were working with us there. 5 Stars
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023

Dr Fernandez displays real concern form my illness. He often tells me of a new technique or course of treatment that might be relevant to my case. He took the time to review all my CT scans, since 2017, to check for anomalies.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

*Dr. Fernandez is a wonderful health care provider.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

We made a decision that after discussions with the family decided it affected my quality of life.So I am not going to proceed with the recommendations. A lot of thought went into our decision.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2023

Dr Fernandez made me feel like I was in excellent care for my issue. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly and enthusiastic
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Could not have expected any more caring assistance and and instructions
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

I felt very comfortable with the doctor and felt like he really listened and didn't just treat me like I didn't know anything. I was really pleased with the doctor.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

All great.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

We were very comfortable with *Dr. Fernandez. He made me feel important. And did not rush me even though it was after 5 PM.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Dr Fernandez is the best. He is very thorough and takes time to explain all test results.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Dr. Fernandez is excellent and treated me with the utmost care and respect. He spent a lot of time explaining everything to me and answering my questions.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

*Dr. Fernandez is a wonderful doctor - Very friendly, kind, and very thorough. So happy we now have him as our pulmonary physician. The very best.
National Jewish Health Patient – March, 2023

Dr Evan Fernandez is a great communicator
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

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