SEARCH Main: 717-761-5530 Online Bill Pay Request Appointment MICHAEL L. FERNANDEZ, M.D. Home / Michael L. Fernandez, M.D. Dr. Fernandez specializes in spine surgery, with a focus on traditional and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Fernandez specializes in all types of spinal surgery. His major focus is on minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Fernandez was one of the first surgeons in the area to perform cervical disc replacements on a regular basis. He is also one of the most experienced surgeons in the area preforming minimally invasive lateral lumbar spine surgery. Dr. Fernandez has been serving the central Pennsylvania region for over 10 years. He treats all conditions of the spine. Dr. Fernandez attended Saint Joseph’s University before earning his medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and participated in the Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship at The University of Utah. While in Utah, Dr. Fernandez was appointed as a staff spine surgeon at the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Fernandez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He has been a proud member of the UPMC Pinnacle Health Systems Board of Directors and the UPMC Pinnacle Health Governance Committee. He has co-authored several textbook chapters. Dr. Fernandez received the Orthopedic Surgery Clinical Teaching Award in 2011-2012 and 2015-2016. This award is shared by staff orthopedic surgeons who exemplify dedication and eagerness to educate orthopedic surgery residents. EDUCATION Bachelors from Saint Joseph's University Doctorate at Penn State College of Medicine Residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Fellowship at The University of Utah DOWNLOADS Dr. Fernandez Spine Form (358KB) OFFICES Camp HIll Carlisle Harrisburg Hershey PROVIDER ASSISTANT Extension 1215 SPECIAL INTEREST SPINE SURGERY Meet Our Surgeons Our team of experts are fully accredited, board-certified medical professionals, with a distinguished quality that sets us apart from other medical evaluation companies. Previous ERIK HASENBOEHLER, M.D. READ FULL BIO CHRISTOPHER H. SCHANK, DPM READ FULL BIO Next View All of Our Providers Help Is Available at OIP Our staff is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients. Request an Appointment Previous "The staff was friendly and made me feel at ease." -Anonymous Next Let us know how we are doing - Complete Our Patient Survey ABOUT OIP Home Our Providers For Patients Services Locations About OIP PATIENTS Patient Portal Online Bill Pay OIP TEAM OIP Team Portal Join Our Team AFFILIATIONS CONTACT Main: 717-761-5530 717-901-9150 Toll-Free: 800-834-4020 Fax Number: 717-737-7197 Orthopedic Injury Clinic: 855-OUCH-OIP (855-682-4647) MRI: 717-920-8830 SitemapSite CreditsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy and Compliance NoticeNon-Discrimination Notice Copyright © 1971 - 2021 Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania. All Rights Reserved. IMPORTANT MESSAGE: If you are ill, please reschedule your appointment. Click here for more information about our response to COVID-19. +