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Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, robotic surgery, paraesophageal hernia, and more.

6231 Us-30
Greensburg, PA 15601

(412) 858-7088

Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

Office Locations

1600 Pacific Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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2566 Haymaker Road
Monroeville, PA 15146

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320 E North Avenue Suite 363
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 359-6137

(412) 359-4334

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Allegheny Health Network

6231 Us-30
Greensburg, PA 15601

(412) 858-7088

(412) 858-7016

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

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“"With a traditional scope, we could never go that far," said Dr. Hiran Fernando, the Director of Thoracic Surgery for AHN Forbes.”—"Allegheny Health Network using new robotic tool to diagnose lung cancer", CBS News, February 2025

“"This study really shows that if only one in five patients are getting screened, then we have work to do," said Dr. Hiran Fernando, director of thoracic surgery at Allegheny Health Network's Forbes...”—"1 in 5 people who need lung cancer screenings aren't getting them", CBS News, June 2024

“The clinical director for the program is cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, who also serves as a professor of surgery at the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.”—"AHN Wexford Hospital in Pine adds cardiothoracic surgery program", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, October 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA during 2012 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	179
excision	11
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA during 2014 were bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	194
minimally invasive procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA during 2016 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	16
doctor visit	201
excision	16
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	11
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	53
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	24
Dementia	15
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA during 2023 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	12
doctor visit	150
excision	12
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA were gastrointestinal procedures, dissection, minimally invasive procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bronchoscopy	11
dissection	13
doctor visit	155
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD.

**Gender**
Female	58
Male	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	29
85 and over	3
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	39

Education & Training

He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$16,625 CAPTIVATOR $8,548	WallFlex $3,709	GENERAL - PULMONARY $2,550	GENERAL THERAPIES $802	Therapies $564	Other $452
Covidien LP	$12,587 Sonicision $6,086	EEA $1,758	Endo GIA $1,123	EleVision $159	superDimension $133	Other $3,329
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$12,468 Photofrin $12,468
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$9,646 DAVINCI XI $5,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $4,146
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$2,500 KEYTRUDA $2,500
Other	$9,498 VISUAL-ICE $1,200	Exparel $1,121	Respiratory and Cardiac Support Systems $600	PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $435	DAV-Progel $373	Other $5,769

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$29,025
Food and Beverage	$14,646
Consulting Fee	$6,635
Education	$5,500
Travel and Lodging	$5,469
Other	$2,050

Research Payments

Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $4,477.

Biography

Dr. Hiran Fernando is a physician who specializes in thoracic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Fernando include collapsed lung, surgical repair, and tracheoesophageal fistula. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Fernando trained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis for residency.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hiran C. Fernando, MD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography