Dr. Robert Fisher, MD
Gastroenterologist
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| Dr. Fisher practices Gastroenterology. |
Physician Profile on Dr. Robert Fisher, MD
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Personal Facts
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- Personal Facts:
- Male
- Years Since Graduation: 44
- Physician Website:
- http://tuh.templehealth.org
- Physician Treats:
- Gastrointestinal diseases & disorders, Colon diseases & polyps, Gall bladder & liver disease, Peptic (Duodenum Or Stomach) Ulcer, Gerd (Gastroesophageal Reflux Or Acid Reflux Disease), Dyspepsia - nonulcer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs), Functional Dyspepsia, Noncardiac Chest Pain, Biliary Dyskinesia
- Physician Performs:
- Adaptation Of Scintigraphic Techniques
Experience / Training
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- Specialty:
- Gastroenterology
- (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Robert Fisher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine)
- A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.
- Medical School:
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine 1964
- Internship:
- Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital 1965
- Residency:
- Temple University Hospital 1970
- Fellowship:
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 1972
Procedure
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Procedure Number per Year (Approximate) Adaptation Of Scintigraphic Techniques -
Disciplinary Actions
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HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Robert Fisher, MD as of 11/18/2008.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the pervious five years.
Malpractice History
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HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for
Dr. Robert
Fisher, MD
in the states of .
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