Jyotika Kanwar Fernandes, MD

Jyotika Kanwar Fernandes, MD is an oncologist in Charleston, SC. The practice specializes in treating head and neck cancer, brain and spine cancer, and endocrine cancer, while also providing care for diabetes, metabolism, and endocrinology.

Dr. Fernandes serves as a Professor of Medicine within the Division of Endocrinology at the Medical University of SC and is the Endocrine Section Chief at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center. Her clinical subspecialty focuses on endocrine neoplasia, including thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and adrenal conditions. She leads a multidisciplinary Endocrine Tumor clinic at Hollings Cancer Center, coordinating care between head and neck surgery, endocrine surgery, neurosurgery, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. Additionally, she provides care for general endocrinology patients dealing with bone disorders, obesity management, and diabetes, and is a member of the MUSC Osteoporosis Center.

The practice is located on Ashley Avenue in Charleston, situated very close to the MUSC Health Medical Center. The location is also a short walk from the Waring Historical Library, the James W. Colbert Education Center and Library, and The Horseshoe.

Dr. Fernandes is recognized for her extensive expertise in complex endocrine tumors and her leadership in multidisciplinary clinical care. Her professional standing is supported by her roles in academic medicine and her specialized training through the Mayo Clinic and the Joint Baylor and M.D. Anderson program.

As a specialist in oncology and endocrinology, Dr. Fernandes provides highly specialized medical care to the Charleston community.

Services:

• Advanced lung disease management
• Brain & Spine Cancer Care
• Bronchoscopy procedures
• Connective tissue diseases treatment
• Critical Care Medicine
• Diabetes Management
• Endocrinology
• Head & Neck Cancer Treatment