Following a nationwide search, Domnic Fernandez has been named director of the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s. Working closely with hospital and physician leaders, he is responsible for advancing CHOC’s position as a leading destination for innovative pediatric and adolescent cancer treatments.
“The Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC has a stellar reputation, including being ranked a top pediatric cancer program by U.S. News & World Report. Its physicians, researchers and staff are dedicated to changing the future of cancer treatments: finding a cure and securing meaningful survivorship for our patients. I am honored to be a part of this team, and look forward to helping continue to secure the brightest and healthiest futures for children,” said Fernandez.
Fernandez joins CHOC from Adventist Healthcare, where he served as a vice president overseeing outpatient practices at four regional hospitals. Service lines under his purview included primary care, urgent care, pediatrics, endocrinology, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, electrophysiology and obstetrics/gynecology. In addition to improving productivity and increasing referrals, he created a patient experience team that helped increase patient satisfaction scores by 22 percent. Fernandez has worked in a variety of leadership roles at hospitals in Virginia and Minnesota.
After earning his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, Fernandez completed the master’s in health care administration program at St. Xavier University in Chicago. He is a member of the Medical Group Management Association and American College of Medical Practice Executives.
