"Dr. Fernandez has all the qualities that one looks for in a Physician. For the past 16 years that I have been seeing him, I have always been cared for above and beyond. He is always thorough in his explanations and takes the time to listen and answer any questions that I may have. I thank him and his entire staff for the outstanding support given to me and we are so lucky he is right here in our "

"I have been a patient of Dr. Fernandez's for 7 years now. At age 15, he did my first laparoscopic surgery and found endometriosis. Since then, he has done two more surgeries on me. He takes time to pray with me before surgery, which I love even more about him. He's always been so patient and willing to answer any questions I have. At such a young age, it's been hard for me to deal with the endometriosis, but Dr. Fernandez has stayed on top of my situation, helped with pain management, keeps a close check on me every 3 months. I always know I am in good hands with him. He's an amazing doctor."

"I am a travel nurse, one who was ready to leave for SW Florida in early January. However, I began having symptoms of gall bladder problems. My primary physician, Dr. Crowe, referred me to Dr. Stuart Babcock of Lake Russell Specialty Healthcare Services. Dr. Babcock appreciated my problem that I was supposed to leave for my work in Florida but what he made clear was that I had a problem that needed immediate attention."

"Being told you have breast cancer is one of the most overwhelming experiences a woman can have, but then to have to make decisions about who your healthcare team will be can also be just as overwhelming. Fortunately for me, I chose a healthcare team right here in Elberton with our own local surgeon, Dr. Stuart Babcock with Lake Russell Specialty Healthcare, family physician, Dr. Dan McAvoy with the Medical Center of Elberton, and the staff at Elbert Memorial Hospital."