Dr. Lesley Fernow is an internist in Norwalk, CT. She is skilled at diagnosing & treating a very wide range of diseases & illnesses in adult patients.
Dr. Lesley Fernow graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1976.
Dr. Fernow has one office in Connecticut where she specializes in Internal Medicine and Palliative Care.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Fernow specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Fernow can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Fernow, but only those who participate in Medicare.