Dr. Amanda N. Fernandez, Pediatric Neurology

A specialist in the field of child neurology, Dr. Amanda Fernandez’s research focus has included a prospective study of neurologic development in infants at risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection and compassionate use of felbamate in pediatric subjects with epilepsy.

Dr. Fernandez is a CHOC Specialist in child neurology. She is board certified in pediatrics and psychiatry and neurology, with special qualification in child neurology. Prior to joining CHOC, Dr. Fernandez graduated cum laude with her medical degree from University of the East in Quezon City, Philippines. She served her residency training in pediatrics at State University of New York in Brooklyn, New York, and completed her fellowship in pediatric neurology at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center.

Locations

CHOC Neuroscience Center
505 S Main St, Suite 350
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 888-770-2462
fax: 855-246-2329

CHOC Hospital
1201 W. La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92868

CHOC Health Center – Corona
854 Magnolia Ave., Suite #101
Corona, CA 92879

Education

• Pediatrics Internship
  State University of New York/Health Science Center, New York, NY
• Medical School
  University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
• Pediatrics Residency
  Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
• Pediatric Neurology Fellowship
  University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Coral Gables, FL

Academic Appointments

• Assistant Clinical Professor
  University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine

Administrative Appointments

• Neurology, CHOC Specialists

Lectures and Presentations

• Neurologic Emergencies
• Neuromuscular Disorders