His clinical interests include heart problems. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals, Dr. Fertels attended medical school at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Fertels's hospital/clinic affiliations include Kennedy Health, Cardiovascular Associates of Delaware Valley, and Virtua Physician Partners. He is open to new patients.