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Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
 
Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD works in Columbus, GA as an Orthopedic Surgeon and has 37 years experience.

Dr. Fernicola is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Fernicola completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. Dr. Fernicola has worked on more claims relating to Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Patellar Fracture, Shoulder Fracture, Humerus Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Internal Derangement of Knee, Miner's Knee, Chondromalacia, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Knee Fracture, Meniscus Tear and Iliotibial Band Syndrome than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Fernicola has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Fernicola is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Fernicola is accepting new patients. Dr. Fernicola practices at Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA and has additional offices in Dothan, AL, Leesburg, GA and Phenix City, AL. Dr. Fernicola is an Orthopedic Surgeon practicing in Columbus, GA. Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

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Insurance & Payment Information

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MVP Health Care
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • American Republic
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Golden Rule
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Open Access-GA HMO
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
    Healthy Support-GA PPO
    Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS
    Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
    BlueChoice-GA PPO
    Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
    BlueChoice-GA HMO
    Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA
    BlueChoice-GA POS
    Blue Essential-GA PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Mutual of Omaha

Office Locations

  1. 1 Hughston Clinic - Columbus
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
  2. 2 Hughston Clinic - Dothan
    512 N Shady Ln, Dothan, AL 36303
  3. 3 Hughston Clinic - Albany
    117 Oakland Pkwy, Leesburg, GA 31763
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
    4401 Riverchase Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867

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Feb 11, 2026
Visited with the doctor to schedule my knee surgery. All went wecand we discussed all the possible courses of action.
— Feb 11, 2026
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Medical Expertise & Background

Specialties*
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Specialties*
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Common Patient Questions

Dr. Patrick Fernicola, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Fernicola accepts Curative, HealthSmart, First Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, MVP Health Care, Humana, Medical Mutual of Ohio, Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, American Republic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Tricare, Commercial Insurance Company, Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP), Golden Rule, Coventry Health Care, Ambetter, Workers Compensation, UnitedHealthCare, Anthem, CHAMPVA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia and Mutual of Omaha as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Fernicola accepts here.

Dr. Fernicola frequently sees patients for Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Glenoid Labrum Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Patellar Fracture, Shoulder Fracture, Humerus Fracture, Osteoarthritis, Internal Derangement of Knee, Miner's Knee, Chondromalacia, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Knee Fracture, Meniscus Tear and Iliotibial Band Syndrome.

Dr. Fernicola has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Fernicola is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Fernicola has been practicing as an Orthopedic Surgeon for 37 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1990
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • The Hughston Clinic
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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