Sabrina Fernandez, MD
Associate Professor
Pediatrics
School of Medicine
Dr. Sabrina Fernandez is a primary care pediatrician who cares for children of all ages at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. In her practice, she sees children for routine primary care, health maintenance, and sick visits. Her interests include preventative care, quality improvement and medical education.
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Dr. Fernandez enjoys writing, and has contributed as a writer and editor for the "Healthy Baby/Healthy Child" column in the journal "Pediatric Annals". She has a great passion for medical education and is an Associate Program Director for the Pediatrics Residency Program. Lastly, she is dedicated to teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in her practice and she the Education Lead for the Acute Care rotation at Mt Zion Pediatrics.
Dr. Fernandez is an Associate Professor of pediatrics. She completed her medical degree at UC Davis School of Medicine, followed by residency at UCSF and chief residency at San Francisco General Hospital.
Awards
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- Member, Academy of Medical Educators, 2023
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Academy of Medical Educators, 2018
- Resident Teaching Award, UCSF Pediatrics Residency Program, 2013
Education & Training
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training University of California 2017
- Chief Residency Pediatrics University of California San Francisco 2014
- Pediatrics Residency Pediatrics University of California San Francisco 2013
- M.D. School of Medicine University of California Davis 2010
- B.A. Molecular and Cell Biology University of California Berkeley 2005
Interests
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- Mental Health
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Medical Education
Publications (14)
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Pregnancy in AdolescenceIntrauterine DevicesAluminumSleep DeprivationInfant FormulaMusicUrologic DiseasesPrimary Health CarePediatricsGenital Diseases, FemalePediatriciansFood HypersensitivityReturn to SportDesogestrelPsychology, Adolescent
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High-Yield Adolescent Topics for the Primary Care Pediatrician.
Pediatric annals 2021 Alkureishi LA, Fernandez S -
Adolescent Sleep: Challenges and Solutions for Pediatric Primary Care.
Pediatric annals 2019 Fernandez S -
Music and Brain Development.
Pediatric annals 2018 Fernandez S -
Preventing HIV Infection-What Pediatricians Should Know About HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.
Pediatric annals 2018 Fernandez S -
A Pediatrician's Take on a Few Common Infant Urologic and Gynecologic Issues.
Pediatric annals 2017 Fernandez S
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You Can Reduce Secondhand Smoke Exposure! Prescribing Nicotine Replacement in the Pediatrician's Office.
Pediatric annals 2017 Fernandez S -
Anxiety Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: A Primary Care Approach.
Pediatric annals 2017 Fernandez S -
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: A Primer for the Primary Care Pediatrician.
Pediatric annals 2017 Fernandez S -
Oral Health Basics-What Every Pediatrician Should Know.
Pediatric annals 2016 Fernandez S -
Aluminum in Vaccines: Addressing Parents' Concerns.
Pediatric annals 2016 Fernandez S -
Adolescent Concussion and Return-to-Learn.
Pediatric annals 2016 Santiago S -
Treating Teen Depression in Primary Care.
Pediatric annals 2015 Santiago S -
Food Allergies and Eczema.
Pediatric annals 2015 Santiago S -
Formula frustrations.
Pediatric annals 2015 Santiago S