Karen S. Fernandez

Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology

Clinical Focus

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Academic Appointments

Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2016)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (2011)
Fellowship: Nationwide Children's Hospital (2009) OH
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics (2007)
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric Residency (2006) IL
Medical Education: Universidad Francisco Marroqu?n (2001) Guatemala

Contact

Academic kfernand@stanford.edu

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases 725 Welch Rd Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 497-8953 Fax: (650) 497-8959

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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