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Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD

(Dr. Fernando Gonzales-Portillo, MD)
Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Cayetano Heredia University
Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, stroke, meningioma, and more.
6735 Conroy Road Suite 229
Orlando, FL 32835

Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD is a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University. Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD is affiliated with Orlando Health, HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Osceola Hospital.

View Doctor's Full Profile (407) 581-8640

Office Locations

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital

1114 Cypress Glen Circle
Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 847-4616
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Orlando Health

6735 Conroy Road Suite 229
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 581-8640
(407) 581-8659
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Some issues Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News 

“The hospital began the program in 1996 when it brought aboard stroke specialist and neurologist Fernando Gonzales-Portillo.”—"Hospital praised for its stroke care", Orlando Sentinel, February 2008

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 526
doctor visit 780
electroencephalography (EEG) 168
hospital care 390
inpatient care 390

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 133
doctor visit 1205
electroencephalography (EEG) 254
hospital care 447
inpatient care 447

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 317
Female 472
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 287
Black 65
Hispanic 420
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 243
From 75 to 84 214
85 and over 102
Less than 65 230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 50
Dementia 31
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 158
doctor visit 1696
electroencephalography (EEG) 255
hospital care 382
inpatient care 382

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 340
Female 591
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 74
Hispanic 546
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 308
From 75 to 84 246
85 and over 95
Less than 65 282

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 48
Dementia 30
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 195
doctor visit 2089
electroencephalography (EEG) 292
hospital care 632
inpatient care 632

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 858
Female 1356
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 862
Black 236
Hispanic 1052
Asian 24
Other 40
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 776
From 75 to 84 538
85 and over 254
Less than 65 646

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 50
Dementia 31
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 171
doctor visit 2318
electroencephalography (EEG) 305
hospital care 664
inpatient care 664

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 446
Female 746
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 430
Black 113
Hispanic 600
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 377
From 75 to 84 327
85 and over 138
Less than 65 350

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 49
Dementia 33
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 141
doctor visit 2030
electroencephalography (EEG) 248
hospital care 287
inpatient care 287

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 361
Female 651
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 336
Black 106
Hispanic 530
Asian 17
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 307
From 75 to 84 289
85 and over 128
Less than 65 288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 50
Dementia 36
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 159
doctor visit 1769
electroencephalography (EEG) 224
hospital care 394
inpatient care 394

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 355
Female 584
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 318
Black 113
Hispanic 473
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 288
From 75 to 84 276
85 and over 114
Less than 65 261

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 50
Dementia 43
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 136
doctor visit 1468
electroencephalography (EEG) 255
hospital care 485
inpatient care 485

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 321
Female 550
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 101
Hispanic 412
Asian 16
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 271
From 75 to 84 260
85 and over 130
Less than 65 210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 34
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 51
Dementia 48
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 174
doctor visit 1599
electroencephalography (EEG) 183
hospital care 289
inpatient care 289

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 296
Female 462
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 270
Black 74
Hispanic 384
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 253
From 75 to 84 233
85 and over 113
Less than 65 159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 33
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 50
Dementia 48
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2021 were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 159
doctor visit 1276
electroencephalography (EEG) 134
hospital care 89
inpatient care 89

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 344
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 39
Hispanic 310
Asian 14
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 177
85 and over 79
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 48
Dementia 50
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2022 were diagnostic procedures, electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 135
doctor visit 1113
electroencephalography (EEG) 120
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 196
Female 313
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 43
Hispanic 297
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 65
Less than 65 105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 34
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 44
Dementia 42
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL during 2023 were electroencephalography (EEG), diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 67
doctor visit 899
electroencephalography (EEG) 92
hospital care 49
inpatient care 49

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Male 182
Female 294
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 33
Hispanic 266
Asian 13
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 161
From 75 to 84 161
85 and over 63
Less than 65 91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 46
Dementia 40
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated as a neurologist in Kissimmee, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 179
doctor visit 1520
electroencephalography (EEG) 210
hospital care 345
inpatient care 345

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD.

Gender
Female 530
Male 323
Ethnicity
Black / African American 83
Asian / Pacific Islander 10
Non-Hispanic White 300
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 440
Other 10
Age
75 to 84 240
85 and over 106
Less than 65 227
65 to 74 278

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 36
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD graduated from Cayetano Heredia University. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certifications and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Cayetano Heredia University

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certifications

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orlando Health
HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.71 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kissimmee, FL. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2019-06-23 
Terrible Customer Service!! Despite the fact the the staff was told repeatedly that I live a $900 flight away and was flying in specifically for my appointment, they failed to notify me that the doctor was no longer available & I would be seeing a Nurse Practitioner that was not authorized to make changes to my treatment plan. I called to verify my appointment the day before my flight, and that's when I was told that the doctor would not be there. The doctor would repeatedly halt the appointment to tell the nurse something about my care rather than taking notes or waiting until my appointment was over to give the nurse directions. The second visit that I had an exam that required him to attend he was also not there and the test could not be completed until my third appointment. By the fourth one, the one I had with the nurse practitioner, I will NEVER be coming to this office again.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fernando A. Gonzales-Portillo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $5,172 AUSTEDO
$3,065 		AJOVY
$781 		COPAXONE
$567 		Austedo XR
$294 		AZILECT
$155 		Other
$310
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $3,186 Nuedexta
$3,169
$17
Allergan, Inc. $2,924 UBRELVY
$2,814 		VRAYLAR
$65 		BOTOX
$46
EMD Serono, Inc. $2,411 Mavenclad
$1,155 		Rebif
$482
$774
UCB, Inc. $2,384 Vimpat
$1,109 		Briviact
$639 		Fintepla
$334 		Nayzilam
$173 		Neupro
$111 		Other
$18
Other $36,555 Aimovig
$2,336 		VNS Therapy
$1,951 		NUPLAZID
$1,747 		NURTEC ODT
$1,633 		RYTARY
$1,274 		Other
$27,614
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $41,411
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $7,503
Travel and Lodging $1,099
Education $922
Consulting Fee $750
Other $946

Biography

Dr. Fernando Gonzales-Portillo's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Gonzales-Portillo has received a 2.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: concussion, nerve block, and myasthenia gravis. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Orlando Health and HCA Florida Healthcare. Dr. Gonzales-Portillo obtained his medical school training at Cayetano Heredia University and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. He is conversant in Spanish.

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