Dr. David B. Fischer

Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
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3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

David Fischer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Fischer is board certified in Psych & Neurology/Neurocritical Car(AMA)Neurology, 2020. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Psych & Neurology/Neurocritical Car(AMA)Neurology, 2020

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Fischer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Traumatic Brain Injury
Stroke

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

45 Total Publications

Computed tomography assessment after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation.
Computed tomography assessment after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation.
Journal: Resuscitation plus
Published: January 29, 2026
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Is Dr. David B. Fischer a top-rated expert for Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David B. Fischer is classified as an Experienced expert for Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. David B. Fischer specialize in?

While Dr. David B. Fischer is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Stroke, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. David B. Fischer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David B. Fischer has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly. You can view a list of Dr. David B. Fischer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David B. Fischer accept my insurance?

Dr. David B. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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