Summary

Dr. Laurel Fisher is a gastroenterologist who has dedicated 38 years to diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. She earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Michigan Medical Center in 1991. Dr. Fisher speaks English and brings nearly four decades of experience to her practice.

Dr. Fisher practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She specializes in treating colon polyps and iron deficiency anemia, and managing upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Her expertise includes performing colonoscopies, capsule endoscopy, and colorectal screening procedures. Patients rate Dr. Fisher 4.8 out of 5 stars for her care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Michigan Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Laurel R. Fisher has 2 locations

Penn Gastroenterology Perelman

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Laurel R. Fisher

719 Manning StPhiladelphia, PA 19106

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Laurel R. Fisher, MDDr. Mark S. Codella, MDEmily Lacek, PA-CMalorie Simons
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.5 
38 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Philadelphia , PALanghorne , PADarby , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Temple University School of Medicine Med School: Hahnemann University Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Laurel R. Fisher

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare
  • Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Medical Specialties

Laurel R. Fisher has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Laurel R. Fisher has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Laurel R. Fisher holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Michigan Medical Center in 1991.

Medical School

Graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Laurel R. Fisher's NPI number is 1538241062.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Laurel Fisher affiliated with?
Laurel Fisher is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Does Laurel Fisher accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Laurel Fisher accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Laurel Fisher?
You can find contact information for Laurel Fisher here on Vitals.
Does Laurel Fisher accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Laurel Fisher has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Laurel Fisher speak?
Laurel Fisher speaks English.

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