Nielsen Fernandez-Becker

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Nielsen Fernandez-Becker

Gastroenterologist, Celiac disease specialist, Motility specialist

Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Biography

I am the director of the Celiac Disease Program at Stanford and I am highly experienced in diagnosis and management of celiac disease and gluten associated disorders.
My objective is to provide excellent and compassionate clinical care for my patients while seeking a better understanding of diseases I treat, particularly Celiac disease (CeD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). My top priorities are patient care and translational research to make new discoveries and improve the care my patients.

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Professional Education

Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2002) NY
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2005) MA
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (2009)

Fellowship: Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center (2009) MA

Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital (2003) MA

Publications

In silico analysis of T-bet activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., & Moss, A. C. (2009). In silico analysis of T-bet activity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In Silico Biology, 9(5-6), 355–63.
Dietary gluten triggers concomitant activation of CD4(+) and CD8(+) alpha beta T cells and gamma delta T cells in celiac disease
Han, A., Newell, E. W., Glanville, J., Fernandez-Becker, N., Khosla, C., Chien, Y.-H., & Davis, M. M. (2013). Dietary gluten triggers concomitant activation of CD4(+) and CD8(+) alpha beta T cells and gamma delta T cells in celiac disease. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 110(32), 13073–13078.
Colonic plasmacytomas: a rare complication of plasma cell leukemia.
Hang, C. T., Perumpail, R. B., Huang, R. J., Fernandez-Pol, S., & Fernandez-Becker, N. Q. (2015). Colonic plasmacytomas: a rare complication of plasma cell leukemia. Endoscopy, 47, E77–8.

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction in patients with systemic sclerosis: an analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
Valenzuela, A., Li, S., Becker, L., Fernandez-Becker, N., Khanna, D., Nguyen, L., & Chung, L. (2016). Intestinal pseudo-obstruction in patients with systemic sclerosis: an analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. Rheumatology , 55(4), 654–58.

Separable and redundant regulatory determinants in Cactus mediate its dorsal group dependent degradation
Fernandez, N. Q., Grosshans, J., Goltz, J. S., & Stein, D. (2001). Separable and redundant regulatory determinants in Cactus mediate its dorsal group dependent degradation. DEVELOPMENT, 128(15), 2963–74.

Efficacy of Video Capsule Endoscopy in the Management of Suspected Small Bowel Bleeding in Patients With Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Zikos, T. A., Pan, J., Limketkai, B., Banerjee, D., & Fernandez-Becker, N. (2017). Efficacy of Video Capsule Endoscopy in the Management of Suspected Small Bowel Bleeding in Patients With Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Gastroenterology Research, 10(5), 280–87.

Multi-Organ RNA-Sequencing of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Patients Shows Reproducible Gene Expression Profiles Across Organ Systems
Mehta, B. K., Johnson, M. E., Archambault, K. A., Wood, T. A., Valenzuela, A., Crawford, A., … Whitfield, M. (2016). Multi-Organ RNA-Sequencing of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Patients Shows Reproducible Gene Expression Profiles Across Organ Systems. ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. WILEY.

Multi-Organ RNA-Sequencing of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Finds That Intrinsic Subsets Are Conserved across Organ Systems
Mehta, B. K., Franks, J., Cai, G., Toledo, D., Wood, T. A., Archambault, K. A., … Whitfield, M. L. (2017). Multi-Organ RNA-Sequencing of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Finds That Intrinsic Subsets Are Conserved across Organ Systems. ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. WILEY.

Outcomes of Endoscopic Procedures on Patients With Left-Ventricular Assist Devices: Experiences From a Single-Center Retrospective Case Series
Pan, J. Y., Zikos, T., Chang, M. S., Limketkai, B., Banerjee, D., & Fernandez-Becker, N. (2017). Outcomes of Endoscopic Procedures on Patients With Left-Ventricular Assist Devices: Experiences From a Single-Center Retrospective Case Series. GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, 85(5), AB207–AB208.

Baclofen and gastroesophageal reflux disease: seeing the forest through the trees.
Clarke, J. O., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Regalia, K. A., & Triadafilopoulos, G. (2018). Baclofen and gastroesophageal reflux disease: seeing the forest through the trees. Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology, 9(3), 137.

Clinical examinations: a medical student's perspective reply
Shields, H. M., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Flier, S. N., Vaughn, B. P., Tukey, M. H., Pelletier, S. R., & Horst, D. A. (2018). Clinical examinations: a medical student's perspective reply. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE, 9, 3–4.

A Positive Correlation Between Gastric and Esophageal Dysmotility Suggests Common Causality.
Zikos, T. A., Clarke, J. O., Triadafilopoulos, G., Regalia, K. A., Sonu, I. S., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., … Nguyen, L. A. (2018). A Positive Correlation Between Gastric and Esophageal Dysmotility Suggests Common Causality. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Use of Esophageal pH Monitoring to Minimize Proton-Pump Inhibitor Utilization in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms.
Triadafilopoulos, G., Zikos, T., Regalia, K., Sonu, I., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Nguyen, L., … Clarke, J. O. (2018). Use of Esophageal pH Monitoring to Minimize Proton-Pump Inhibitor Utilization in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
Valenzuela, A., Li, S., Becker, L., Fernandez-Becker, N., Khanna, D., Linda Nguyen, & Chung, L. (2014). Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY, 66, S1310.

An Unexpected Colonic Mass.
Li, A. A., Cholankeril, G., Berry, G. J., & Fernandez-Becker, N. (2018). An Unexpected Colonic Mass. The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Multi-Organ RNA-Sequencing of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Finds That Intrinsic Subsets Are Conserved across Organ Systems
Mehta, B. K., Franks, J., Wang, Y., Cai, G., Toledo, D. M., Wood, T. A., … Whitfield, M. L. (2018). Multi-Organ RNA-Sequencing of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) Finds That Intrinsic Subsets Are Conserved across Organ Systems. ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY. WILEY.

Identification of Risk Factors for Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) Among Systemic Sclerosis Patients
Serling-Boyd, N., Li, S., Fiorentino, D., Becker, L., Fernandez-Becker, N., Clarke, J., & Chung, L. (2018). Identification of Risk Factors for Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) Among Systemic Sclerosis Patients. ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY, 70.

Baseline Gastrointestinal Eosinophilia Is Common in Oral Immunotherapy Subjects With IgE-Mediated Peanut Allergy
Wright, B. L., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Kambham, N., Purington, N., Tupa, D., Zhang, W., … Chinthrajah, R. S. (2018). Baseline Gastrointestinal Eosinophilia Is Common in Oral Immunotherapy Subjects With IgE-Mediated Peanut Allergy. FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY, 9.

RPC4046, a Monoclonal Antibody Against IL13, Reduces Histologic and Endoscopic Activity in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Hirano, I., Collins, M. H., Assouline-Dayan, Y., Evans, L., Gupta, S., Schoepfer, A. M., … Zakko, S. (2019). RPC4046, a Monoclonal Antibody Against IL13, Reduces Histologic and Endoscopic Activity in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis. GASTROENTEROLOGY, 156(3), 592-+.

Esophageal Eosinophilia is Present in Some Peanut Allergic Patients
Fernandez-Becker, N., Wright, B. L., Kambham, N., Shim, K. P., Purington, N., Long, A. J., … Chinthrajah, R. S. (2019). Esophageal Eosinophilia is Present in Some Peanut Allergic Patients. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER.

An Unexpected Colonic Mass
Li, A. A., Cholankeril, G., Berry, G. J., & Fernandez-Becker, N. (2019). An Unexpected Colonic Mass. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, 114(1), 180–81.

Use of Esophageal pH Monitoring to Minimize Proton-Pump Inhibitor Utilization in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms
Triadafilopoulos, G., Zikos, T., Regalia, K., Sonu, I., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Nguyen, L., … Clarke, J. O. (2018). Use of Esophageal pH Monitoring to Minimize Proton-Pump Inhibitor Utilization in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms. DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 63(10), 2673–80.

A Positive Correlation Between Gastric and Esophageal Dysmotility Suggests Common Causality
Zikos, T. A., Clarke, J. O., Triadafilopoulos, G., Regalia, K. A., Sonu, I. S., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., … Nguyen, L. A. (2018). A Positive Correlation Between Gastric and Esophageal Dysmotility Suggests Common Causality. DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 63(12), 3417–24.

Baclofen and gastroesophageal reflux disease: seeing the forest through the trees
Clarke, J. O., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Regalia, K. A., & Triadafilopoulos, G. (2018). Baclofen and gastroesophageal reflux disease: seeing the forest through the trees. CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY, 9.

Human Intestinal Enteroids Model MHC-II in the Gut Epithelium
Wosen, J. E., Ilstad-Minnihan, A., Co, J. Y., Jiang, W., Mukhopadhyay, D., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., … Mellins, E. D. (2019). Human Intestinal Enteroids Model MHC-II in the Gut Epithelium. FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY, 10.

Human Intestinal Enteroids Model MHC-II in the Gut Epithelium.
Wosen, J. E., Ilstad-Minnihan, A., Co, J. Y., Jiang, W., Mukhopadhyay, D., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., … Mellins, E. D. (2019). Human Intestinal Enteroids Model MHC-II in the Gut Epithelium. Frontiers in Immunology, 10, 1970.

Ninety-Six Hour Wireless Esophageal pH Study in Patients with GERD Shows that Restrictive Diet Reduces Esophageal Acid Exposure.
Triadafilopoulos, G., Korzilius, J. W., Zikos, T., Sonu, I., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Nguyen, L., & Clarke, J. O. (2019). Ninety-Six Hour Wireless Esophageal pH Study in Patients with GERD Shows that Restrictive Diet Reduces Esophageal Acid Exposure. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Open-label pilot study: Non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation improves symptoms and gastric emptying in patients with idiopathic gastroparesis.
Gottfried-Blackmore, A., Adler, E. P., Fernandez-Becker, N., Clarke, J., Habtezion, A., & Nguyen, L. (2019). Open-label pilot study: Non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation improves symptoms and gastric emptying in patients with idiopathic gastroparesis. Neurogastroenterology and Motility : the Official Journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society, e13769.

Double Threat: Interplay of Celiac Disease with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Gubatan, J., Triadafilopoulos, G., & Fernandez-Becker, N. Q. (2019). Double Threat: Interplay of Celiac Disease with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Origins and clonal convergence of gastrointestinal IgE+ B cells in human peanut allergy.
Hoh, R. A., Joshi, S. A., Lee, J.-Y. Y., Martin, B. A., Varma, S., Kwok, S., … Boyd, S. D. (2020). Origins and clonal convergence of gastrointestinal IgE+ B cells in human peanut allergy. Science Immunology, 5(45).

RNA-Seq of Gastrointestinal Biopsies During Oral Immunotherapy Reveals Changes in IgA Pathway
Zhang, W., Dhondalay, G., Hoh, R., Tupa, D., Bunning, B., Fernandez-Becker, N., … Nadeau, K. (2020). RNA-Seq of Gastrointestinal Biopsies During Oral Immunotherapy Reveals Changes in IgA Pathway. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER.

Peanut oral immunotherapy induces gastrointestinal eosinophilia in a longitudinal randomized controlled trial
Wright, B., Fernandez-Becker, N., Kambham, N., Purington, N., Cao, S., Tupa, D., … Chinthrajah, S. (2020). Peanut oral immunotherapy induces gastrointestinal eosinophilia in a longitudinal randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY. MOSBY-ELSEVIER.

Marijuana, Ondansetron, and Promethazine Are Perceived as Most Effective Treatments for Gastrointestinal Nausea.
Zikos, T. A., Nguyen, L., Kamal, A., Fernandez-Becker, N., Regalia, K., Nandwani, M., … Clarke, J. O. (2020). Marijuana, Ondansetron, and Promethazine Are Perceived as Most Effective Treatments for Gastrointestinal Nausea. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Clinical and immunomodulatory effects of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation for idiopathic gastroparesis
Gottfried-Blackmore, A., Namkoong, H., Adler, E. P., Fernandez-Becker, N., Clarke, J., Habtezion, A., & Nguyen, L. (2020). Clinical and immunomodulatory effects of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation for idiopathic gastroparesis. NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY. WILEY.

Gastrointestinal Eosinophil Responses in a Longitudinal, Randomized Trial of Peanut Oral Immunotherapy.
Wright, B. L., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Kambham, N., Purington, N., Cao, S., Tupa, D., … Chinthrajah, R. S. (2020). Gastrointestinal Eosinophil Responses in a Longitudinal, Randomized Trial of Peanut Oral Immunotherapy. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology : the Official Clinical Practice Journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

Not in the Same Vein: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Malignancy, and Enterocolic Lymphocytic Phlebitis.
Farber, O. N., Weingarden, A., Lee, C., Braxton, D. R., Bingham, D., Scott, G., … Kin, C. (2020). Not in the Same Vein: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Malignancy, and Enterocolic Lymphocytic Phlebitis. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Eosinophilic esophagitis: updates on key unanswered questions.
Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Raja, S., Scarpignato, C., Lynch, K. L., Ahuja, N. K., & Horsley-Silva, J. L. (2020). Eosinophilic esophagitis: updates on key unanswered questions. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.

The functional lumen imaging probe in gastrointestinal disorders: the past, present, and future.
Clarke, J. O., Ahuja, N. K., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Gregersen, H., Kamal, A. N., Khan, A., … Vela, M. F. (2020). The functional lumen imaging probe in gastrointestinal disorders: the past, present, and future. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.

Gastric antral vascular ectasia in systemic sclerosis: Association with anti-RNA polymerase III and negative anti-nuclear antibodies.
Serling-Boyd, N., Chung, M. P.-S., Li, S., Becker, L., Fernandez-Becker, N., Clarke, J., … Chung, L. (2020). Gastric antral vascular ectasia in systemic sclerosis: Association with anti-RNA polymerase III and negative anti-nuclear antibodies. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 50(5), 938–42.

Achalasia: physiology and diagnosis.
Rieder, E., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Sarosiek, J., Guillaume, A., Azagury, D. E., & Clarke, J. O. (2020). Achalasia: physiology and diagnosis. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.

Baseline impedance via manometry and ambulatory reflux testing are not equivalent when utilized in the evaluation of potential extra-esophageal gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Zikos, T. A., Triadafilopoulos, G., Kamal, A., Podboy, A., Sonu, I. S., Regalia, K. A., … Clarke, J. O. (2020). Baseline impedance via manometry and ambulatory reflux testing are not equivalent when utilized in the evaluation of potential extra-esophageal gastroesophageal reflux disease. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 12(10), 5628–38.

Gastric Mucosal Immune Profiling and Dysregulation in Idiopathic Gastroparesis.
Gottfried-Blackmore, A., Namkoong, H., Adler, E., Martin, B., Gubatan, J., Fernandez-Becker, N., … Habtezion, A. (2021). Gastric Mucosal Immune Profiling and Dysregulation in Idiopathic Gastroparesis. Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology, 12(5), e00349.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Incidence, Diagnosis, Management, and Future Directions.
Fernandez-Becker, N. Q. (2021). Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Incidence, Diagnosis, Management, and Future Directions. Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 50(4), 825–841.

The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Jiang, Y., Goodman, S., Sonu, I., Garcia, P., Fernandez-Becker, N., Kamal, A., … Clarke, J. (2021). The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Gastrointestinal ?d T cells reveal differentially expressed transcripts and enriched pathways during peanut oral immunotherapy.
Zhang, W., Krishna Dhondalay, G., Liu, T. A., Kaushik, A., Hoh, R., Kwok, S., … Chinthrajah, R. S. (2022). Gastrointestinal ?d T cells reveal differentially expressed transcripts and enriched pathways during peanut oral immunotherapy. Allergy.

An efficient urine peptidomics workflow identifies chemically defined dietary gluten peptides from patients with celiac disease.
Palanski, B. A., Weng, N., Zhang, L., Hilmer, A. J., Fall, L. A., Swaminathan, K., … Elias, J. E. (2022). An efficient urine peptidomics workflow identifies chemically defined dietary gluten peptides from patients with celiac disease. Nature Communications, 13(1), 888.

KIR+CD8+ T cells suppress pathogenic T cells and are active in autoimmune diseases and COVID-19.
Li, J., Zaslavsky, M., Su, Y., Guo, J., Sikora, M. J., van Unen, V., … Davis, M. M. (2022). KIR+CD8+ T cells suppress pathogenic T cells and are active in autoimmune diseases and COVID-19. Science (New York, N.Y.), eabi9591.

Hiding in Planus Sight: Localized Ulcerative Jejunitis in a Patient with Celiac Disease.
Zhou, W., Triadafilopoulos, G., & Fernandez-Becker, N. (2022). Hiding in Planus Sight: Localized Ulcerative Jejunitis in a Patient with Celiac Disease. Digestive Diseases and Sciences.

Quality Indicators for the Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
Leiman, D. A., Kamal, A. N., Otaki, F., Bredenoord, A. J., Dellon, E. S., Falk, G. W., … Kathpalia, P. (2023). Quality Indicators for the Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis. The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

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Specializing In

Esophageal motility disorders including spasm
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Food Allergy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Motility Disorders
Non-cardiac chest pain
Paraesophageal Hernias
Upper GI endoscopy

Practice Locations

Digestive Health Center in Redwood City (Endoscopy Suite) Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA

Digestive Health Center in Redwood City (Endoscopy Suite)

420 Broadway Street, 3rd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

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Digestive Health Center in Palo Alto (Endoscopy Suite) Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA

Digestive Health Center in Palo Alto (Endoscopy Suite)

300 Pasteur Drive, Ground Floor

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 736-5555

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Esophagus Center Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA

Esophagus Center

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Celiac Disease Program Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA

Celiac Disease Program

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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General Endoscopy Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA

General Endoscopy

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Advanced Endoscopy in Palo Alto Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA

Advanced Endoscopy in Palo Alto

300 Pasteur Drive, Ground Floor

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 736-5555

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General Endoscopy Suite in Redwood City Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA

General Endoscopy Suite in Redwood City

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

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Digestive Health Center in Redwood City Redwood City, CA

Redwood City, CA

Digestive Health Center in Redwood City

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

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Patient Ratings

(7 Ratings)

Overall Rating

4.5/5

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4.6/5

Friendliness

4.3/5

Explanations

4.6/5

Listens

4.4/5

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.4/5

Recommended to others

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Patient Reviews

(84 reviews)

Displays confidence and optimism (was appreciated).

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

The attention very good.

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good.

Dec 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. was very concerned and suggested further testing, testing is scheduled.

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Could have explained procedures more!

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor is quite knowledgeable, but can benefit from some training in interpersonal communication.

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker was nice, but the appointment felt rushed, and I left not really knowing what the preliminary diagnosis was (I had to ask many times). I would have liked for our conversation to be slower & to be heard more by the doctor.

Jul 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez, her PA, and the nurse who took my vital statistics before Dr. Fernandez arrived were very attentive wonderfully friendly.

Jul 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Mrs. Fernandez-Becker is a very professional woman who identifies with her patients and the family.

Apr 2020

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very satisfied

Feb 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Exceptional doctor AND person.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

excellent experience. a good listener

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Great. Great. Great.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker is one of the most caring doctors I have ever been a patient of. She speaks to me with empathy, is very clear in her explanations, and has never made a judgmental remark nor taken a tone than felt "off." This is rare in the healthcare industry and it's evident that she loves her work and helping people.

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker is the best!!!

Nov 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Becker is a very caring and tries to figure out my stomach issues she is very helpful.

Oct 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor was very rushed. She was running behind as I had been told when I arrived. I wish I had more time with her, after driving from San Luis Obispo, 4 hours one way.

Oct 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor spent a great amount of time with me and was very polite and informative.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The care provider was comprehensive and methodical. She was also very caring and courteous.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I don't know if Dr. Nielsen Fernandez-Becker intended to spend so much time with me but the appointment was way longer than I expected and since I came from Fairbanks, AK I really appreciated it. I've had friends fly to Seattle and get 10 minutes with a specialist.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The orientation was excellent!

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Great doctor - explained things well, gave options, explained decision making.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor I had very good person & we understood each other the best.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Care provider was confrontational. She could've chosen to lead and advise instead of arguing on semantics meaning. I do not have medical background and may not be describe my issues with the accurate words in medical terms. With that said I think she understood what I meant but trying to put me down by trying to argue on semantics. I will not go back to Stanford for any medical issues in the future.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Definitely recommend.

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Good

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

the doctor was very nice and knowledgeable. There wasn't much discussed, as she recommended follow-up testing before creating a treatment plan

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Really very good experience.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker is excellent, very caring and friendly, but also very knowledgeable and expert at what she does. I am thankful she is one of my doctors.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt heard and my concerns were addressed.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker is great!

Jan 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

She started off very pleasant but seemed irked at the number of questions I had/how long that took - she did seem very competent.

Nov 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

She is the best of the best.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I was impressed with Dr. Fernandez-Becker.

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

In Hollister my care has been horrible. I'm confident in Stanford.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. F-B is a superb clinician. She listens, answers all questions throroughly, and partners with me to ensure that I get the best care possible.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

she is the most caring dr I have with my health issues

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I was very upset when I came back to remove the medical device, due to a previous experience I had at the Pain Clinic. She was very kind and understanding, and listened to me (which is the exact opposite of the Pain Clinic who do NOT listen or show ANY empathy for their patients, in particular me, especially on that day when i was fasting and clearly in the middle of a procedure thus not in a very good position to). This practitioner was so kind and asked to make sure that I was doing ok and if there was anything she could do to help. True patient care! Thank you!

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker is thorough, compassionate and very smart. I have full confidence in her.

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I will definitely recommend Dr. Fernandez-Becker.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Overall I was very happy and satisfied with how Dr Fernandez is handling my health complaints. I am very confident in her ability and interest to solve or ameliorate my problem.

Oct 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. was very good, but did not sanitize hands when entering room.

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

She was very helpful.

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

The care providers were both impressive, most intelligent and knowledgeable, each of whom took the time to review a complex file dating back some 10 years and demonstrated their desire to provide the best care possible by suggesting new medication due to a very recently published medical journal report reflecting a research conclusion that was not available at the time of onset of the condition for which assistance is being provided. All in all, most impressive and most appreciated ! These two fine doctors have my entire trust and confidence. I am most appreciative

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Makes me feel that she cares- takes to listen, aak questions

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

An excellent doctor.

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Both doctors I talked to were great. I often feel frustrated coming out of doctors apptmts, but this one left me feeling very supported and encouraged! They addressed each small problem w/care and understanding!

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I have been very impressed by Dr. Fernandez-Becker and feel very comfortable being under her care. I think she is very knowledgeable and also very thoughtful and empathetic.

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

She was great! Her knowledge was unparalleled!

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor was unable to help me, but she was super nice. She took a lot of time talking with me and trying to figure out a way to help.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker is truly outstanding in EVERY way. I have complete trust and = confidence in her -

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Eva Weinlander is the best! Over they years, I have referred friends to her.

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Both Nurse Practitioner Tran and Dr. Fernandez-Becker are very kind, thoughtful, caring, and excellent at what they do.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Wonderful provider. Very thorough discussion of my situation. Very pleased.

Dec 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I was favorably impressed.

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker is an outstanding physician.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Frank Chen & Dr. Fernandez-Becker actively listened to my concerns and showed compassion for my situation. I have the sense that they are doing everything possible to understand my condition & find answers. I really appreciate having them as my doctors.

Aug 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely please with the quality of care and attention I've received from Dr. Nielsen Fernandez-Becker during past two years.

Jul 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

The docs were fine.

Jul 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I do not feel the care provider who put the sensor into my nose knew what she was doing and ended up hurting the inside of my nose & the area around my vocal cords, which I am still waiting for to heal completely.

Jun 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Very caring, friendly.

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

All physicians seemed to be rushed these days - too bad. However, I felt good about my visit.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

NQFB is awesome and fantastic. I have only great things to say about her.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Edward Sheen and Dr. Linda Nguyen did an excellent job of listening to Martina and showing concern and compassion along with professional advice regarding a plan to diagnosis and treat Martina's chronic health problems and pain.

Jan 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent quality of care.

Dec 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I wasn't clear on what the details of the procedures. It was well explained the day of/during the testing.

Dec 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I was very impressed with Josephina. She did not get rushed and truly seemed to want to help me and get to the bottom of my medical issues.

Dec 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I love her! She is a great listener. Even when she thinks my own diagnosis is wrong, she will explore the possibility.

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I was very impressed with what an outstanding listener she was. Treated me with respect & intelligence. I appreciated that she checked my understanding.

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Care provider was sweet, caring, kind, thoughtful.

Oct 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care by Dr. Fernandez-Becker!

Aug 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

very good provider.

Aug 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

No complaints! I found out what I needed to know - - now I can move on!

Jul 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

She is very caring and genuine. Has one of the best "bed-side" manners I've ever experienced. Friendly, warm, even remembered me although I haven't been there in about 6 months. Careful listener, thoughtful, measured approach to getting me well again.

Jul 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fern-Beck is very nice - this was 1st time seeing her in clinic & she didn't have all my prev. info I'd given Dr. Gray.

Jun 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Wish she was quicker to get into. She is the best gastroenterologist I've had in four states. Super responsive on MyHealth - Greatly appreciated.

Sep 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Fernandez-Becker was very thorough and impressed me with the amount of time she was prepared to spend with me.

Aug 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Just think digestive health is a tough area and really needs holistic type model and savvy testing.

Aug 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Phenomenal doctor!

Jun 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Appeared to me that the dr. no longer remembered my care. Dr. referred me to another dr. for follow up on issue which had been discussed in intral visit.

Jun 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

She was really very understanding, professional and reachable. She was by far the best doctor I have interacted in Stanford Hospital & Clinics. I have had couple bad experiences in ER and w/some other doctors. She is by far above Stanford's standards.

May 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. & her assistant were very kind and caring. Dr. Fernandez-Becker is one of my best doctors at Stanford!

Apr 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

My overall experience with Dr. Fernandez - Becker has been wonderful. She is an EXCELLENT provider!!!

Feb 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

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Celiac Disease Program Redwood City, CA

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General Endoscopy Redwood City, CA

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