David J. Fischer
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. David J. Fischer

Rheumatology
Palo Alto, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Before you request
Expertise in
7
conditions
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

David Fischer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Fischer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Bursitis.

Dr. Fischer is board certified in Rheumatology - Board Certified and Allergy And Immunology - Board Certified. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Rheumatology - Board Certified
Allergy And Immunology - Board Certified

Fellowships

Rheumatology and Allergy and Immunology, Stanford University Medical Center, CA

Hospital Affiliations

Eden Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Chinese Community Health
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 22 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Palo Alto Center
Palo Alto, CA 94301

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.

2 Total Publications

Seronegative Cryoglobulinemic Glomerulonephritis Coexisting With Primary Sjögren Syndrome and HBV Infection: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge.
Seronegative Cryoglobulinemic Glomerulonephritis Coexisting With Primary Sjögren Syndrome and HBV Infection: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge.
Journal: Kidney medicine
Published: March 19, 2026
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
Referral may be required
Before you request

Palo Alto VA Medical Center

3801 Miranda Ave, 
Palo Alto, CA 
 (2.7 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Lorinda Chung is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
12
conditions
Dr. Vibeke Strand
Rheumatology
Expertise in
12
conditions
Dr. Vibeke Strand
Rheumatology
Referral may be required
Before you request

Office

306 Ramona Rd, 
Portola Valley, CA 
 (7.3 miles away)
650-529-0150
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Vibeke Strand is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Portola Valley, California. Dr. Strand is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Strand is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
2
conditions
Dr. David Wofsy
Rheumatology
Expertise in
2
conditions
Dr. David Wofsy
Rheumatology
Referral may be required
Before you request

Univ Of California Home Care Serv

400 Parnassus Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 
 (27.8 miles away)
415-502-2279
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

David Wofsy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wofsy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Wofsy is currently accepting new patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Fischer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Fischer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Fischer by calling their office at 650-853-2275. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David J. Fischer a top-rated expert for Gout?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Fischer is classified as an Advanced expert for Gout, 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 J. Fischer specialize in?

While Dr. David J. Fischer is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Gout, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

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

Yes. Dr. David J. Fischer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gout. You can view a list of Dr. David J. 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 J. Fischer accept my insurance?

Dr. David J. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-853-2275 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Fischer's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      View All 7 Advanced Conditions
      View All 24 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile