Academic Interests
Dr. Fernandes' research involves travel-related infections, tuberculosis, and infections due to Staphylococcus aureus.
Dr. Fernandes is part of the General Infectious Diseases service at UPMC, treating patients with infections such as endocarditis, osteomyelitis and postoperative infections. Her special interest is in treating travel-related infections, tuberculosis and infections due to Staphylococcus aureus.
Dr. Fernandes is involved in medical education for medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and residents and fellows at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Fernandes was chosen as the recipient of the ID Fellow's Faculty Teaching Award for 2021.
- MBBS, K.J.Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai, India, 2002
- MD, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Hospital, Mumbai, India, 2006
- MD, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 2010
- Residency, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 2010
- Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, Temple University Hospital, 2012
Education & Training
- ID Fellow's Faculty Teaching Award, 2021
Honors and Awards
