- Dr. Philip J Fischer, MD
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33.50976
Dr. Philip J Fischer, MD
General Surgery
- Alabama, Birmingham
Overview
Dr. Philip J Fischer, MD works in Birmingham, Alabama is a specialist in General Surgery and graduated Carraway Meth Med Center in 2002. Dr. Fischer is affiliated with Saint Vincent's Birmingham and practicing for 26 years
Specialties
- General Surgery
Conditions
• Aspiration Pneumonia• Congenital Mitral Stenosis
• Cupping Therapy
• Fear of Getting Married
• Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laproscopic
• Genetic Testing
• Hypnosis (Medical Hypnotherapy)
• Hypochondriasis
• Kidney Damage - Ethylene Glycol
• Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
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• Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital, Type 1C
• Optic Ataxia
• Photosensitivity
• Radical Retropubic Prostate Removal
• Shoulder and Thorax Deformity - Congenital Heart Disease
• Vertebral Artery Occlusion
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Procedures
• Appendectomy, Laparoscopic• Appendectomy, Open
• Biopsy of Breast
• Colectomy
• da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Excision of Breast Tumor
• Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
• Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
• Gastrectomy
...
• Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
• Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
• Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
• Laparoscopic Splenectomy
• Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
• Mastectomy
• Melanoma Removal
• Minimally Invasive Parathyrodectomy
• Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
• Partial Mastectomy
• Port Placements or Replacements
• Removal of Benign and Cancerous Skin Lesions and-or Masses
• Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
• Splenectomy
• Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
• Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
• Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 26
State License
- Alabama
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Carraway Meth Med Center
Birmingham, AL, USA
Year completed: 2002
Birmingham, AL, USA
Year completed: 2002
Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham, AL, USA
Graduated: 1997
Birmingham, AL, USA
Graduated: 1997
Awards
1 ACS
2 ASBS
Dr. Fischer Reviews
Based on: 1 review -Add review
I would recommend this provider to a friend
I received a timely response to my questions and concerns.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a thorough evaluation.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I was given the medical information I needed in an understandable way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The results of my care met my expectations.
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Very nice all of staff is helpful , had surgery , DR. Fischer seems to be a very caring and hones t person highly recome...nd more details
Office Locations
Primary location
Philip J Fischer MD
800 Saint Vincents Drive Suite 630
Alabama (AL)
Birmingham
35205
Phone:(205) 939-6888
Additional data:
Free Standing Surgery Center? No
Office Volume: 25 patients per day
Performs Procedures On Site? No
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Philip J Fischer MD, 800 Saint Vincents Drive Suite 630, Birmingham, Alabama (AL), 35205
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice PPO
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Saint Vincent's Birmingham
810 Saint Vincent's Drive
Alabama AL,
Birmingham,
35205
Saint Vincent's Birmingham is a hospital located in Birmingham, AL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 4 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 13 of 14 procedures.
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