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

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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

Data Integrity Press Ganey Certified The Patient metric-rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent metric-rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes.

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

Provider included you in decisions

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 – December, 2024

He is an example of how patients should be treated
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

This visit I felt that I was listened to and understood what the Doctor was explaining.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Everyone was professional and kind.
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Positive visit
National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2024

Dr Fernandez was very good at explaining things. That put me more at ease.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024

Juanita and Dr F were excellent
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024

Nothing but good exchange of information without feeling rushed. I feel my doctor is truly interested in my medical problems.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024

Excellent visit
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is a thorough and experienced professional. His respectful and courteous manner resulted In clear communication and a productive appointment.
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024

N/A
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2024

Full trust in Dr. Fernandez.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

Dr. Perez spent 60 mins. with me very informative & easy to communicate with.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

All were very professional.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is an amazing doctor!!
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

I am hard of hearing-speaking louder would help
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is great. Explained in detail what's going on, clear plan of action and great follow thru. I love that he called me with the results of my chest x-ray.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024

Dr Fernandez was all I hoped for and more. I was extremely impressed by his knowledge and thoroughness. I believe he really cares about me and my care. He personally called me the day after my appointment to inform me one of my tests wasn't good and need to follow up with more tests as soon as possible. He was easy to talk to, he listened to me and my husband. He explained the possibilities, tests and procedures in detail. I trust him.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024

The Dr was whom did all the talking.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024

Dr Fernandez spent time reviewing my past visits, and medical history and current health concerns. After this and my exam, he determined my diagnosis and prescribed the appropriate medications and tests. He also asked me to call him immediately if I had increasing symptoms or problems with the medications and asked me to make a follow up appointment to do further tests when my symptoms improved.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024

Dr Fernandez is a wonderful doctor. My husband was given a short time to live. I was so sad when I visited my doctor. I have decided to take back my life and work with my doctor. I am taking the medicines prescribed and I want to live a better life.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2024

Dr. Fernandez was excellent in his ability to explain what was going on and what every step of the way would entail
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is a fantastic physician. He answers all of our questions clearly and sincerely. He seems to have a real concern about his patients and offers alternatives to treatment. When we left we felt like we had a very good experience!
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024

Dr Fernandez spent over and above time with me explaining and reassuring me of questions and concerns about my health problems. He was very kind and professional.
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024

Dr Fernandez is an excellent, caring listener...
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2024

Dr. Fernandez is excellent.
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.

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