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Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines - Manila, P. Gil St. Manila, Masters in Health Profession Education, Present
  • University of the Philippines - Manila, P. Gil St. Manila, Doctor of Medicine, 1982-1989
  • Philippine Science High School, Diliman, Quezon City, High School Graduate, 1978-1982
  • Silliman University Elementary School, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Grade School Graduate, 1972-1978

Field of Specialization:

Health Sciences, Respiratory Health and Emergency Care

Researches:

Fernandez, L.C. et al, (1995) Acute hepatotoxicity from ingestion of yellow phosphorus-containing fireworks
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology Volume 21(4)

Canizarez, L.C., (1995) Tuberculous mesenteric lymphadenitis presenting as pyloric stenosis
Digestive Disease Science Volume 40(9)

Fernandez, L.C. et al, (1995 N-D) Factors differentiating adult asthmatic patients seeking emergency versus out-patient consult at the Philippine General Hospital
Philippine Journal of Chest Diseases Volume 3(3)

Canizarez-Fernandez, L. et al, (1995 S-D) A meta-analysis on the additive effect of oral theophylline on beta-agonist and/or anti-cholinergic agents in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Philippine Journal of Chest Diseases Volume 3(3)

Canizarez-Fernandez, L., (1996) Clinical profile of patients with chronic helicobacter pylori gastritis.
Philippine Jounal of Internal Medicine Volume 34(5)

Fernandez, L.C. et al, (1996 Jl) The Filipino physician's approach to community-acquired pneumonia
Philippine Journal of Emergency Care Volume 4(1)

Canizarez-Fernandez, L., (1997) A case report on malignant hyperthermia in the Philippine General Hospital.
Philippine Journal of Emergency Care Volume 5(1)

Fernandez, L.C. et al , (1999) A radomized controlled trial on the long-term effects of multiple exposure to pulmonary rehabilitation on stable COPD patients
Chest Volume 116(4S2)

Fernandez, L.C. et al, (1999) The economic impact of smoking in the Philippines
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 37(6)

Fernandez, L.C. , (2000) The effect of influenza vaccination on quality of life in patients with chronic lung disease
European Respiratory Journal Volume 16(S31)

Fernandez, L.C. et al, (2000) A radomized controlled trial on the long-term effects of multiple exposure to pulmonary rehabilitation on stable COPD patients
Philippine Journal of Chest Diseases Volume 7(1)

De Guia, P., Canizares-Fernandez, L. C. , (2004 Ap) Evaluation of response of Filipino patients to tiotropium (EVEREST)
American Journal of Respiratory and Clinical Care Medicine Volume 169(7)

Fernandez, L.C., (2003 Ag) Clinical practice guidelines in the diagnosis and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Philippine Journal of Chest Diseases Volume 10

Fernandez, L.C., (2003) One-year smoking abstinence rate in the stop smoking program of the Philippine General Hospital among Filipinos
Society for Research on Nicotine Addiction and Tobacco (Compilation of Abstracts), New Orleans, USA

Fernandez, L.C., (2002) Validation of the Tagalog translation of the chronic respiratory disease questionnaire for use in stable COPD patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 40(1)

Fernandez, L.C., (2001) Smoking cessation intervention in a tertiary hospital: The UP-Philippine General Hospital Stop Smoking Program Experience
Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 39

Awards:

  • Outstanding Young Scientist (Respiratory Health and Emergency Care), NAST-DOST, 2006
  • Travel Award for the Global Network Symposium, 4th Annual European Convention , 2002
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Award , COPD Foundation & PCCP , 2002
  • COPD Community Service Award, COPD Foundation & PCCP , 2002
  • Governors' Community Service Award, American College of Chest Physician and Chest Foundation, 2001
  • Young Investigator Award, American College of Chest Physician and Chest Foundation, 1999
  • Most Outstanding Young Researcher , Philippine College of Chest Physician, Annual Chest Convention, 1998
  • Dr. Ramon Abarquez Award for Most Outstanding Fellow, Department of Medicine, UP-PGH, 1995
  • Dr. Josefino Bobadilla Award for Most Oustanding Pulmonary Medicine Fellow, Department of Medicine, UP-PGH, 1995
  • Second Place, Meta-Analysis Category, Department of Medicine, UP-PGH, 1995
  • Special Citation Award for the Outstanding Young Researcher, Philippine College of Chest Physicians-CIBA-Geigy, 1995
  • Plaque of Recognition for Services Rendered as Chief Resident, Department of Medicine, UP-PGH, 1994
  • Golden Stethoscope Award, Department of Medicine, UP-PGH, 1993
  • Academic Award, Class Rank #4, University of the Philippines Manila, 1989
  • Most Outstanding Clerk , Department of Medicine, UP-PGH, 1988
  • Presedential Award for Academic Excellence , Philippine Science High School, 1982