Dr. Nilusha Fernando is a pain management doctor in Orlando. She creates customized pain management plans for patients suffering from chronic pain.
Yes, Dr. Nilusha T. Fernando is accepting new patients at this office.
(407) 649-8373
100 West Gore Street, Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32806-1049
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Nilusha Fernando is a fellowship-trained, interventional pain physician who is double board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with a subspecialty certification in pain medicine.
Dr. Fernando grew up in southwest Florida and completed her undergraduate studies at Duke University. She subsequently attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Temple University Hospital. She also completed extensive fellowship training in interventional spine procedures at Temple University Hospital.
Dr. Fernando’s primary goal as a physician is to provide optimal relief and improved quality of life for her patients by utilizing a wide range of balanced treatment options.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Fernando creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Fernando will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Fernando may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Fernando is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.