4.7
40 Ratings with 21 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Fischer specializes in surgery with nearly five decades of medical experience serving patients since 1978. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital. His extensive 46-year career has established him as an experienced surgeon in his field. Dr. Fischer is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Fischer practices at Methodist Hospital Northeast in Live Oak and Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, while maintaining affiliations with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital Medical Center. He focuses on treating complex conditions including breast cancer and metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, as well as Paget disease of the breast. His surgical expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and general blood testing. Patients have given Dr. Fischer …an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care and surgical skills.
Read More Read less Dr. Fischer practices at Methodist Hospital Northeast in Live Oak and Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, while maintaining affiliations with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital Medical Center. He focuses on treating complex conditions including breast cancer and metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, as well as Paget disease of the breast. His surgical expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and general blood testing. Patients have given Dr. Fischer …an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care and surgical skills.
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Quick Facts
- 46 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Hospital
- 21 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Emil Fischer has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Richard Emil Fischer, MD | Dr. Michael Atkinson Norman, MD, FACS | Dr. Blake A. Morrison, MD | Dr. Allan Joseph Cribbins III, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 46 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Live Oak , TX | Houston , TX | Webster , TX | Plano , TX |
| Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch | Med School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Emil Fischer
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Emil Fischer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Emil Fischer has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Hospital
Medical School
Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof MedGraduated in 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Fischer affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Fischer is affiliated with CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER.
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- What languages does Dr. Richard Fischer speak?
- Dr. Richard Fischer speaks English and Spanish.
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