Dr. Thomas Fischer, MD

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1801 North 6th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804
 

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Specialties
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Insurance Plans
Accepted
Humana

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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available in the Detailed Report.
Years Since
Graduation
30
Five-Star Recognition
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Group Practice
The Indiana Hand Center
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Year Joined Practice
1986*
Title
Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Sugery*
Care Philosophy
Patient focused operative and non operative care and rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity*
State License Information
Licensed in Indiana Licensed in Indiana
What is Hand Surgery?
Hand surgery may be performed by a general surgeon, an orthopedic surgeon, or a plastic surgeon after illness or injury, or to repair a congenital condition. A hand surgeon has special training in medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of healing the hand and arm, and sometimes recommends a non-surgical approach. The surgeon excels at diagnosis, preservation and restoration to the form and function of the hand, wrist and arm after disorders such as carpal tunnel, arthritis, fractures, tendonitis, or when amputation is required.
 

Professional Experience

Participation in Clinical Trials
Yes*
Physician Treats
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Wrist Pain), Contractures, Dislocations, Elbow diseases, Epicondylitis - lateral, Failed total joint replacement, Fractures, Hand pain, Joint pain, Lateral epicondylitis, Ligament and cartilage tears, Ligament sprain, Microsurgery, Musculoskeletal (Orthopedic) Diseases & Disorders, Nerve (Neurological) Injuries, Nerve conduction disorder, Nerve injuries, ORIF wrist fractures, Osteochondritis dissecans, Pain of the shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand *
Physician Performs
Elbow arthroscopy, Elbow ligament reconstruction, Endoscopic hand & wrist surgery, Wrist arthroscopy, Wrist ligament reconstructions *
 

Scheduling

Accepting New Patients
Yes*
Provides Patients With Access to a Nurse
Yes*
 
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