Fernando H. Austin, MD (1962)

Fernando H. Austin, MD, a graduate of Westinghouse High School, is a highly respected physician with a distinguished career spanning several decades.

He holds medical licenses in California, Minnesota, and Hawaii, reflecting his broad expertise and commitment to patient care across multiple states. Dr. Austin has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a California Super Doctor from 2010-2011 and 2015-2021. He has held leadership roles such as Service Chief of Gastroenterology at Orange Coast Medical Center and Chairman of Internal Medicine, in addition to serving on the Medical Executive Committee and as Chief of Staff. Dr. Austin also contributed to medical education as an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California Irvine Medical Center, cementing his legacy of excellence in both clinical practice and leadership.

Dr. Fernando H. Austin is a distinguished physician with an extensive career in the medical field. He holds medical licenses in California (1976-2024), Minnesota (1978-1986), and Hawaii (1996-2024), showcasing his broad experience and dedication to patient care across multiple states.

Dr. Austin has received several prestigious honors, including recognition as a California Super Doctor from 2010-2011 and 2015-2021. He has held numerous leadership roles, such as Service Chief of Gastroenterology at Orange Coast Medical Center (1995-2020) and Chairman of Internal Medicine (2016-2018). He was also an integral member of the Medical Executive Committee at Orange Coast Medical Center (2010-2016) and served as Chief of Staff multiple terms (1995-1998, 2000-2002, 2008-2010).

Additionally, Dr. Austin served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Gastroenterology Division at the University of California Irvine Medical Center (1993-2014) and as an Assistant Clinical Professor from 1985-1993. His career reflects a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and leadership, emphasizing a patient-first mentality and supporting his colleagues in the medical community. Dr. Austin’s legacy in medicine is built on years of service and dedication to advancing healthcare delivery.

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Fernando H. Austin, MD

1962 Westinghouse Graduate