Richard Paul Fernandez MD

Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine

700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205
Phone+1 614-722-2530
Fax+1 614-722-3111

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Summary

Dr. Richard Fernandez, based in Columbus, OH, specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with a subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care. He completed his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2002, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and successive fellowships at Northwestern University. He is experienced in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, pediatric cardiac critical care, cardiology, critical care, and resuscitation. Dr. Fernandez has contributed to several publications focusing on pediatric cardiac care and innovative resuscitation techniques, and participates in clinical trials such as The ICU-Resuscitation Project.

Education & Training

Northwestern UniversityFellowship, 2007 - 2011
Northwestern UniversityFellowship, 2006 - 2011
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2002 - 2006
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2002

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Certifications & Licensure

CO State Medical License 2026 - 2027
OH State Medical License 2010 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2002 - 2014
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Clinical Trials

The ICU-Resuscitation Project (ICU-RESUS)
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Ventricular assist device simulation to improve staff confidence and knowledge when caring for patients supported with the Berlin heart☆.
Laura Valido, Vicky Duffy, Erica Rey, Matt Deitemyer, Tracy Heard
The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2026-06-01
1 citations
Resuscitation arterial waveform quantification and outcomes in pediatric bidirectional Glenn and Fontan patients.
Andrew R Yates, David A Hehir, Ron W Reeder, John T Berger, Richard Fernandez
Pediatric Research. 2025-05-01
Publisher Correction: Resuscitation arterial waveform quantification and outcomes in pediatric bidirectional Glenn and Fontan patients.
Andrew R Yates, David A Hehir, Ron W Reeder, John T Berger, Richard Fernandez
Pediatric Research. 2025-04-01

Abstracts/Posters

A Day in the Life: Fostering Insight Through an Immersive ICU Nursing Experience
Valido L, Sethi L, Fernandez R, PCICS, Austin, TX, 10/2025
Innovative Simulation to Improve Staff Attitudes Toward Use of Professional Interpreters During Emergencies
Pleiman J, Valido L, Ovalle Sanchez DM, Heard T, Rey E, Huang V, Fernandez R, International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, Orlando, FL, 1/2025
Differences in Healthcare Utilization after Pediatric Cardiology Hospital Discharge between Non-English-Speaking and English-Speaking Families
Ovalle Sanchez DM, Shay V, Huang V, Conroy S, Kistler I, Alvarado C, Bignall ONR, Fernandez R, American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Conference, Section on Minority Health, Equity, and Inclusion, Orlando, FL, 10/2024