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Dr. Richard Fischer, MD

Pediatrics* Age 72
Dr. Richard Fischer, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Fischer, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Newark, DE.
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Dr. Richard Fischer, MD

Pediatrics* Age 72
Newark, DE
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Fischer, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Newark, DE.

About

Dr. Richard Fischer, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Newark, DE and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Christiana Hospital. Dr. Fischer has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fischer received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fischer is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Limb Pain
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Locations

  1. 1 Health Care Center At Christiana
    200 Hygeia Dr, Newark, DE 19713
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 623-3017
  2. 2 Office
    649 Millrace Ln, Rockland, DE 19732
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 750-6425
  3. 3 Christianacare
    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 733-1000
  4. 4 Office
    774 Christiana Rd Ste 201, Newark, DE 19713
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 731-3017

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4.8
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Mar 27, 2023
My son has been with Dr Fischer for over 25 years.He is the most caring and through Dr.We love him.He also has been taken care of my daughter .I cannot tell you how great of a Doctor he is available yo you get him as soon as you can
Robert Carrel — Mar 27, 2023
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Chdlns Hospital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Fischer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fischer's profile.

Dr. Fischer frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Fischer, MD is affiliated with Christiana Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Fischer, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE