Luis Fernandez-Carreno, MD FACS

Dr. Luis Fernandez, M.D., KHS, KCOEG, FACS, FASAS, FCCP, FCCM, FICS, is a Professor of Surgery, Dept. of Surgery, UT Health Science Center-Tyler, and The University of Texas- Tyler School of Medicine, Bill Barrett Inaugural Endowed Chair in Trauma Surgery. He serves as Trauma Surgeon, Medical Director, Trauma Wound Care, UT Health – Tyler, TX. Dr. Scott Norwood and Dr. Fernandez co-founded both trauma programs in Tyler, TX. Dr. Fernandez was Director of Trauma Surgery/Trauma Surgeon-in-Chief, Trinity Mother Frances Health System, Tyler, TX, Chairman, Div. of Trauma Surgery /Surgical Critical Care, Chairman Emeritus, Div. of Trauma / Acute Care Surgery, Chief Flight Surgeon, Chief of Trauma / SICU at CHRISTUS MFH from 1993-2019. He is Board Certified in General Surgery / Surgical Critical Care, Forensic Traumatology and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Fernandez was Clinical Assistant Prof. of Surgery and Family Practice at the UTHCT, Tyler from 1983-2019. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Dept. of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, Adjunct Clinical Prof. of Nursing and Medicine at U.T. Arlington School of Nursing, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Prof., Dept. of Medical Education, UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Prof., Dept. of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions, UNT, Fort Worth, TX and has served as an Assistant Prof. of Surgery at the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons among many other organizations, and is well-published in peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and has made numerous presentations at national and international conferences. Dr. Fernandez is a highly decorated Texas Medical Ranger, a retired Brigadier General in the Texas State Guard, and Commander of the TXSG Medical Brigade from 2009-2014. He serves as Vice Chairman, SAGUS, Medical Academy.

Bariatric (Severe Obesity) Procedures

• abdominoplasty
• gastroplasty
• jejunoilial bypass
• roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Breast Disease/Cancer

• axillary dissection
• benign breast disease
• breast biopsy
• breast cancer
• breast cancer reconstruction
• core needle biopsy
• duct excision/microdochotomy
• ductoscopy
• lumpectomy
• lymph node biopsy
• mastectomy
• radical mastectomy
• stereotactic breast biopsy

Critical Care

Endocrine (Gland)

• adrenal cancers/tumors
• adrenal surgery
• hyperparathyroidism
• parathyroid cancer
• parathyroid surgery
• pheochromocytoma
• thyroid nodules/cancer
• thyroid surgery

Abdomen and Digestion Disorder/Procedure

• abdominal pain
• abdominoplasty
• adhesion removal
• anti-reflux procedures
• appendectomy
• esophagus perforation
• feeding tubes
• fundoplication
• gastric cancer
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• malrotation
• peptic ulcer disease
• peritonitis
• splenectomy

Hand, Wrist, Arm Disorders/Procedures

• amputation
• animal bites
• fingertip injuries
• ganglion cysts
• hand trauma
• wrist sprains

Head and Neck

• bronchoscopy
• eyelid reconstruction
• facial plastic surgery
• head and neck surgery
• parathyroid surgery
• thyroid surgery
• Zenker's diverticulum

Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Disor/Proc

• bile duct surgery
• biliary tract disease
• cholecystectomy
• gallstone disease
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• liver biopsy
• liver surgery
• liver/hepatic disease
• pancreatic cysts
• pancreatitis

Hernia Procedures

• abdominal hernia
• component separation
• epigastric hernia
• femoral hernia
• inguinal hernia
• paraesophageal hernia
• umbilical hernia
• ventral hernia

Minimal Access Surgery

Orthopedic (Bone) Disorders/Procedures

• dislocations

Pediatric Surgery

• abdominal pain
• feeding tubes
• inguinal hernia
• intussusception
• pyloric stenosis
• umbilical hernia

Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders/Procedures

• cellulitis
• decubitus ulcer
• epidermal cyst
• nevi
• skin and soft tissue infections
• skin biopsy
• skin gland tumors
• skin grafting
• wound infections

Aneurysms

• abdominal aortic aneurysm
• aneurysm repair
• angioplasty stenting
• peripheral vascular aneurysm

Anal-rectal Disorders/Procedures

• anal abscess
• anal fissure
• anal fistula
• anal tears
• anal warts
• hemorrhoid problems
• rectal bleeding
• rectal prolapse

Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer

• anal abscess
• anal cancer
• biopsy of tumors
• colectomy
• colon cancer screening
• colon surgery
• colon/rectal cancer
• colonic polyps
• colonoscopy
• colostomy
• Crohn's disease
• diverticular disease
• esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• gastrointestinal cancer
• hemorrhoidectomy
• ileostomy
• intestinal failure management
• intussusception
• irritable bowel syndrome
• Meckel's diverticulum
• small bowel syndrome
• stomach cancer
• ulcerative colitis

Diagnostic Imaging/procedures

Lower Extremity Ischemia

• aortoiliac occlusive disease
• diabetic problems

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• bone marrow aspiration/biopsy
• cryotherapy
• doppler ultrasound
• endoscopic surgery
• fine needle aspiration/biopsy
• laparoscopic surgery
• laser surgery
• video assisted thoracic surgery

Surgical Oncology (Cancer/Tumors)

• adrenal tumors
• anal cancer/tumors
• biopsy of tumors
• breast cancer
• breast masses
• breast tumors in pregnancy
• colon cancer screening
• colon cancer/polyps
• colon/rectal cancer
• gastrointestinal cancer/tumors
• kidney cancer
• pelvic tumors
• skin cancer
• stomach cancer/tumors
• thyroid cancer/nodules

Pain

• Management of Acute Pain

Venous Disorders/Procedures

• varicose vein ablation

Thoracic

• empyema
• hemothorax
• hiatal hernia
• lobectomy
• pleural effusion
• pneumothorax
• respiratory failure

Trauma/Injury Procedures

• abdominal injuries
• abdominal wall reconstruction
• amputation
• amputee rehabilitation
• bladder injury
• blunt trauma
• bronchoscopy
• burns
• cardiac injury
• chest injuries
• cricothyroidotomy
• extremity injury
• female reproductive tract injury
• finger injuries
• foot/leg injury
• hand/arm injury
• intestine injuries
• kidney injury
• liver injury
• liver resection
• lung resections
• neck injuries
• reconstructive limb surgery
• reconstructive surgery
• skin grafting
• stomach injuries
• tracheotomy
• vascular injuries
• wound debridement

Urology (kidney, bladder, male reprod)

• circumcision
• nephrectomy
• vasectomy

Vascular Disorders/Procedures

• arm artery disease
• arteriovenous access
• atherosclerosis
• carotid endarterectomy
• claudication
• deep vein thrombosis
• peripheral artery disease
• vena cava filter placement

Trinity Mother Frances Hlth Sys

Tyler,Texas, TX

Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon

10/1993—03/2019

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

TYLER, TX

Attending

03/2019—Present

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH EAST

Tyler, TX

Attending

03/2019—Present

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Clinical Assistant Professor

07/1990—07/1996

University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Clinical Assistant Professor

10/1993—09/2018

McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Cent

Houston, TX

Professor

05/2019—Present

University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteo

Fort Worth, TX

Adjunct Professor

07/2019—Present

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF NURSING , ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Adjunct Professor

11/2019—Present

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Galveston, TX

Clinical Assistant Professor

12/2020—Present

Other

TEXAS STATE GUARD, MEDICAL BDE, MED RANGERS

(O-7) BRIGADIER GENERAL

10/2001—06/2015