Dr. Fernau graduated from the University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine and the University of Utah School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. Clinical interests for Dr. Fernau include dermabrasion, vaginoplasty, and vaginal rejuvenation. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Fernau takes United Healthcare Platinum, United Healthcare Navigate, Coventry, and more. He has received professional recognition including the following: ASAPS Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery; Consumers Research Council of America, "Top Surgeon"; and Excellence in Plastic Surgery Award, by National Institute of Medicine.