Karen Brian Fernandez, MD

Karen Brian Fernandez, MD is an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC. She specializes in ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and cornea and refractive surgery, with a specific clinical interest in dry eye. Dr. Fernandez accepts new patient visits and provides care at the MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute. She is fluent in English and Filipino and accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and various Medicare and Medicaid options.

Dr. Fernandez practices at the MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute, located on the first, second, and fourth floors of the facility. In addition to this primary Charleston location, she sees patients at four other practice sites in the region. These include the MUSC Health Ophthalmology at West Ashley Medical Pavilion on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, the East Cooper location on Midtown Avenue in Mount Pleasant, the Clements Ferry Pavilion on Waterline Street in Charleston, and the Nexton Medical Park office on Front Street in Summerville. Her practice is part of the broader MUSC Health system, which provides urgent care, virtual care, and emergency services across its network.

The practice is situated at 167 Ashley Avenue in downtown Charleston. It is located just a short walk from the MUSC Health Medical Center, the Sesquicentennial Memorial, and The Horseshoe park. The James W. Colbert Education Center and Library is also nearby, along with the Hospital Strike of 1969 memorial and the public artwork Many Hands, Light Work. This central location places the office within easy reach of several key civic and medical landmarks in the heart of the city.

Dr. Fernandez holds a 3.00 rating based on 2 reviews. Her clinical focus on cataract and cornea surgery, combined with her availability across multiple locations in the Charleston and Mount Pleasant areas, makes her a accessible provider for patients seeking specialized eye care in the region.

As an ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and cornea surgery in Charleston, Dr. Fernandez offers dedicated eye care services in a central location near the MUSC Health Medical Center.

Services:

• Cataracts
• Corneal Disease
• Eye Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Retina and Vitreous Humor