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Dr. Fernando Soares, MD

Dr. Fernando Soares, MD

Neonatal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Fernando Soares, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Federal de Ceara, Fortaleza in 2001. He is affiliated with VHS Harlingen Hospital Company.

Practice

8585 Picardy Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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(225) 763-4145

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Soares specializes in the areas of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Fernando Soares, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Federal de Ceara, Fortaleza in 2001. He is affiliated with VHS Harlingen Hospital Company.

  • Neonatal Medicine

  • Pediatrics

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  • Women And Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • Driscoll Children's Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • University Federal De Ceara, Fortaleza

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Neonatology†
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Pediatrics
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Baton Rouge General Medical Center8585 Picardy Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Office2121 Pease St Ste 600 Harlingen, TX 78550
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • VHS Harlingen Hospital Company

    2101 Pease St
    Harlingen, TX 78550
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical care of women during and after childbirth

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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