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Dr. Thelma Fernandez, MD

Dr. Thelma Fernandez, MD

Family Medicine*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Thelma Fernandez, MD is a family medicine physician in Lancaster, CA and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1964. She is affiliated with Antelope Valley Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

1.3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 1.3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1600 W Avenue J Lancaster, CA 93534
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Fernandez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fernandez

1.3
27 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Had an appointment to speak on the phone and they called early so I missed it. Then when I called back the receptionist told me the doctor is on his own time and he will only call me back if he has the time. Why even schedule an appointment then if you can’t do it on time? Receptionist was very rude and unprofessional. I’m switching my doctor. I’m 35 weeks pregnant and have been trying to be Seen for 4 weeks. I’ve been trying to figure out who my OBGYN is as well and they have not been helpful. 0/10 all together. Do not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2021
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This office tried to give me a first time appointment OVER 2 months from now. They really need to get their sh.., ducks in a row.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2020
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Waited 2.5 hrs to be seen with an appointment never got seen had to leave to go to work but the emergency room sent me for follow up and dr had staff call and send me to physical therapy without even checking out my injury or being seen first
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Santa Ana, CA – Oct 19, 2017
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I been trying to reach the office and it took 2 days for somebody to answer. Would never recommend to anyone,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jake in Lancaster, CA – Mar 14, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr. Fernandez for several years and she still doesn't know who I am. It's like I'm a new patient every time I see her. Her staff consistantly overbooks and as a result I don't get seen for my appt. until 2 hours later. When I call I get put on hold and then hung up on and have to call back and start over again. The Dr. herself seems a little disoriented and confused when asking questions to her. No one wants to take any responsibility for overbooking or hanging up on me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Dawn Griswould in Lancaster, CA – Dec 20, 2016
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Worst experinece ever! Starting with the front desk girl named Kenya who is extremely unprofessional and rude. Waited over 2 hours to even be called back to a room and then to be told my appt was for something else which was incorrect. Mgmnt is so clueless and intimidated by Kenya who Should not even have a job in this field. Dirty office and Kenya was so busy being rude she gave me another patients paperwork with all their personal medical info. Trashy staff they should start by cleaning that.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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CG in Palmdale, CA – Oct 21, 2016
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Have been a patient with this dr for well over 10 yrs, and has just gone down hill. Very poor patient privacy you can hear what is going on about the person in the next room, when they put me in the exam room it was dirty with someone else swab test still left in the room bed still has used cover on it. Would not recommend this Dr. The personal that answers the phone can be very rude at times are leaves you holding for 10 to 15minutes, appointments are 2 months away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Burbank, CA – May 23, 2016
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Dr. Thelma Fernandez, MD is a family medicine physician in Lancaster, CA and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1964. She is affiliated with Antelope Valley Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1964
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  • English

  • Tagalog

Locations

Practice

Antelope Valley Hospital1600 W Avenue J Lancaster, CA 93534
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Antelope Valley Hospital

    1600 W Avenue J
    Lancaster, CA 93534

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

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