Edgar Fernandez

About Me

I am the Medical Director of the AHF Healthcare Centers: South Beach. My passion for HIV began in college at Florida International University. Early on, I began to realize and understand the impact HIV had on the LGBTQ+ population. My desire to promote change in my community grew in medical school and residency. During my residency, I became the Founder and Chairman of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida. I worked with a multidisciplinary team of hospital directors to educate staff on the care delivered to LGBTQ+ patients. In addition, I was able to promote HIV awareness at pride events and educational sessions. In fellowship, I continued my work focusing on PrEP and Transgender Medicine. I helped establish a transgender clinic focusing on PrEP and gender-affirming care at the University of Miami – Jackson Memorial Hospital. I am excited to join AHF as its mission aligns with my values and passions. At AHF, I hope to make a change on a community level. 

Fun Fact: A few of my interests are in LGBTQ+ activism, physical fitness, salsa dancing, and baking. 

About AHF Healthcare Center – South Beach

The South Beach office is filled with great employees that strive to deliver our mission everyday: providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy regardless of ability to pay. These clinics are an accepting place to patients from all backgrounds where anybody can feel welcome. We strive to meet the needs of our patients so they can live happy and productive lives.

Medical Groups & Plans

We accept – Ryan White and many insurance plans, please call to validate yours.

Training, Certifications, and Licensing
MEDICAL SCHOOL

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Medical Doctor, 2017

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL

Florida International University, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

American Academy of HIV Medicine
HIV Specialist

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Finalist for the Milton & Joan Bagley Award. Scholar of the Year Award at Florida Atlantic University in 2019. My work with FAU and the LGBTQ+ community was featured in U.S. News & World Report magazine in 2018.

MEDICAL TRAINING

Residency 
Florida Atlantic University - Internal Medicine

Fellowship
University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital - Infectious Diseases.

License Information
License Issuing State
Florida

Years in Practice 
6

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AHF providers are knowledgeable of up-to-the-minute developments in HIV medical care. Our friendly staff are here to answer your questions and provide high-quality care. Make an appointment to start your journey to good health today.

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