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Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Rui Paulo Fernandes, D.M.D.)

(260 Ratings)

Specializes in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: oral cancer, thyroid cancer, melanoma, and more.

653 West 8th Street 3rd Floor, Faculty Clinic
Jacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 244-2000

Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS is an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville.

Office Locations

653 West 8th Street 3rd Floor, Faculty Clinic
Jacksonville, FL 32209

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15255 Max Leggett Parkway Suite 4300
Jacksonville, FL 32218

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In The News

"Saving Smiles", UF Health Jacksonville

"Battling Oral Cancer", UF Health Jacksonville

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

modified radical neck dissection

In 2023, Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS performed more modified radical neck dissection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2012 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
X-rays	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2013 were X-rays and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11
X-rays	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	392

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	13
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2015 were dissection, neck surgery, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

dissection	24
doctor visit	285
excision	24
lymph node procedures	24
neck surgery	24
X-rays	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	44
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2016 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	372
X-rays	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2017 were X-rays, dissection, neck surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	381
excision	15
lymph node procedures	15
neck surgery	15
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14
X-rays	37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	23
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2018 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	240
X-rays	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	23
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2019 were X-rays, reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	242
excision	11
lymph node procedures	11
neck surgery	11
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13
X-rays	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2020 were X-rays, dissection, neck surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	227
excision	11
lymph node procedures	11
neck surgery	11
X-rays	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2021 were X-rays, dissection, neck surgery and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	250
excision	15
lymph node procedures	15
neck surgery	15
X-rays	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	21
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL during 2022 were dissection, neck surgery, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	210
excision	11
lymph node procedures	11
neck surgery	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	24
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated as an oral surgeon in Jacksonville, FL were X-rays, dissection, neck surgery and lymph node procedures.

dissection	14
doctor visit	281
excision	14
lymph node procedures	14
neck surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
tissue transfer	13
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13
X-rays	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	181
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2003)

Board Certification: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health Jacksonville

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 260 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This provider I feel went above and beyond by thoroughly explaining my condition, showing me detailed images of what's going on in my face, and explaining treatment plans.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-07

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I felt like my treatment showed compassion, and they answered every single question I had. I felt like they gave me all the time I needed to understand my problem.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-23

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I am so grateful to have the Fernandes team on my side. There is a probable new cancer and they are figuring it out

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-18

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Dr Fernandes provided an excellent experience and surgical outcome. I'm thankful he cared for me

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-03

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I would not hesitate to call this office if I had a need

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-04

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Very good at explaining everything

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-12

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All good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-28

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5-stars

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Osteomed LLC	$127,766 CMF-Other $112,631	CMF-CFx $7,049	Neuro-Neur $5,442	CMF-Resorbable $1,087	Bio Osteovation $1,014	Other $543
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$126,052 CMF Orthognathic $36,807	Walter $21,994	ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL $18,000	Traumaone $16,972	WalterLorenz Surgical Assist Arm $14,740	Other $17,538
KLS Martin L.P.	$57,215 Osteosynthesis $159	$57,056
Biomet Microfixation, LLC	$42,758 Microfixation-Oral and Maxillofacial $24,095	MICROFIXATION - ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL $18,221	Microfixation-Plastic-Reconstruction $238	MICROFIXATION - PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTION $203
Synthes GmbH	$13,430 $13,430
Other	$16,006 Universal Mandible $4,856	DERMACELL $4,139	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $1,098	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $500	NERVE CUFF $119	Other $5,293

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$172,225
Travel and Lodging	$97,040
Education	$37,015
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$26,292
Royalty or License	$25,567
Other	$25,088

Biography

Dr. Rui Fernandes is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is rated highly by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Fernandes include thyroid cancer, melanoma, and oral cancer. Dr. Fernandes is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville. He welcomes new patients at his office inJacksonville, FL as reported by Doctor.com. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Fernandes's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Ad Hominem Fellow - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; Year Service Pin - University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville; and Exemplary Teacher Award - University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville. Dr. Fernandes (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Portuguese.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FRCS From 2012 - 2022

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