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Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA is in Dallas, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe, Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney.
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
She is certified by the Physician Assistant Certified- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Texas.
Board Certification: Physician Assistant Certified- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Licensed In: Texas
Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, WellCare, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, AARP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, Guardian, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Select, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Aetna HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, American Health Advantage of Texas-American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Aetna-Open Access Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family.
According to our sources, Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA accepts the following insurance providers:
Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 68 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Dallas, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Ms. Crystal Amanda Anne Fernando, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Ms. Amanda Fernando's area of specialization is surgery. On average, patients gave Ms. Fernando a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine, and HealthTexas Provider Network. She seems to honor several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and HealthSmart. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Dallas, TX.
