Meet the Experts

Dr. Bernie Fernandez

Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Medical Group

Videos

Types of Foot Ulcers

Neuropathic, ischemic, and neuroischemic ulcers are types of foot ulcer. Dr. Bernie Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Medical Group, explains each type, their differences, and how to diagnose them.

Risk Factors of Diabetes

Age, family history, and being overweight are some risk factors of diabetes. Dr. Bernie Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Medical Group, explains how these factors can affect your health and put you at risk of a diabetes diagnose.

Symptoms of PAD

Claudication and shiny skin on the legs or feet are symptoms of PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Dr. Bernie Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Medical Group, shows us with a 3D image how the disease spreads.

Complications of Diabetes

Diabetes can bring some health issues, such as damage to the eyes, heart, blood vessels and nervous system. Dr. Bernie Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Medical Group, goes through these complications, and some other, like damage to the kidneys.

Consequences of Diabetes

Dr. Bernie Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Medical Group, says diabetes affects the brain, the heart, the intestines, many other organs, and particularly circulation. He also explains, for example, a common complication of patients on dialysis is stemming from having diabetes and hypertension.

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