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Photo of David Fischer, M.D. David Fischer, M.D.
7700 University Ste 2300
West Chester, OH 45069
Phone: (513) 475-7770
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General Information
Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics:  25
Minimum Age for Patients:  18
Maximum Age for Patients:  70
Surgery Types Performed:  RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), AGB - Other
Gall Bladder Removal:  Sometimes.

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Clinical Experience
Laparoscopic Surgery:  1 Year Experience
Bariatric Surgery:  1 Year Experience
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery:  1 Year Experience
  Planned
Start
Date
 Surgeries Performed To Date  Avg. Currently Done
Per Week
Years Experience
With This Type
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times
Total
Surgeries
Lap-to-Open
Conversion
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) Avg. Hospital Stay (days)
Roux-en-Y (RNY)
Open           3 hour(s) 0 minutes 3
Lap       2 1 3 hour(s) 0 minutes 2

Education and Training
Medical School:  University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, OH (graduated 1996)
Residency:  University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, OH (finished 2003)

Specialized Training:
Name: Keith Gersin
Date: During Surgical Res Training
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: Michael Nussbaum
Date: During Surgical Res Training
Training Covered: Laparoscopy
 
Name: Jeff Matthews
Date: During Surgical Res Training
Training Covered: Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery
 
Name: J. Wesley Alexander
Date: During Surgical ResTraining
Training Covered: Bariatric Surgery
 
Hospital Affiliations
ObesityHelp.com members selecting Dr. Fischer as their surgeon have posted reviews on the following hospitals:
Universty of Cincinnati Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH
Christ Hospital - Cincinnati, OH

Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
State Medical Board of Ohio 
Accurate as of: 07/15/04 (Verified – 07/15/04)
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Licensee Name:      David Richard Fischer	
License Status:     Active	
License Number:     35.073150	
License Type:       MD	
Address:            7700 University, Suite 2300	
City, State, Zip:   West Chester, Ohio  45069 
Orig. License Date: 09/05/1997 (issue date)		
Education:          University of Cincinnati 
                     Cincinnati, Ohio
Residency:          University of Cincinnati 
                     Cincinnati, Ohio

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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or 
 bariatric surgical techniques by:
        
                  Keith Gersin M.D. - During Surgical Resident Training
                  Michael Nussbaum M.D. - During Surgical Resident Training
                  Jeff Matthews M.D. - During Surgical Resident Training
                  J. Wesley Alexander M.D. - During Surgical Resident Training

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Key Professional Achievements , Appointments and Awards:

David R. Fischer M.D.,
Division of Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Surgery,
is a highly-trained graduates of the Department of Surgery residency
program with excellent skills in both open and minimally invasive bariatric
surgery.

(Verified –07/15/04)

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ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Terri H., on 07/15/04.)

SAGES Member
(Verified. Spoke with Anthony Ramsey, on 07/15/04.)


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