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Bio
Dr. Harry Fisch is a board certified urologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is one of the nation's leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of Men's health issues as well as sexuality and fertility problems in couples. Internationally renowned, he has pioneered microsurgical techniques for disorders associated with male infertility such as vasectomy reversal and varicocele repair. He has been named to the “Best Doctors in America" and "New York Magazine Top Doctor" the past 9 years. He regularly appears on the Dr. Oz show as a medical expert on Men's Health.
For over fifteen years, Dr. Fisch has focused his research, practice, and surgery on male infertility and reproduction. His recent article describes a new microsurgical technique for varicocelectomy. In his private practice in Manhattan, Dr. Fisch has successfully treated thousands of men with sexuality and fertility problems. Dr. Fisch's research on sperm counts and endocrine disrupters has resulted in multiple research articles and international attention. His work has been frequently cited in a variety of publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He has appeared on television's 60 Minutes, 20/20, CNN and Today, among many others.
For over fifteen years, Dr. Fisch has focused his research, practice, and surgery on male infertility and reproduction. His recent article describes a new microsurgical technique for varicocelectomy. In his private practice in Manhattan, Dr. Fisch has successfully treated thousands of men with sexuality and fertility problems. Dr. Fisch's research on sperm counts and endocrine disrupters has resulted in multiple research articles and international attention. His work has been frequently cited in a variety of publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. He has appeared on television's 60 Minutes, 20/20, CNN and Today, among many others.
Specialties:
- Urology
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Location:
- 944 Park Avenue
- New York, NY
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Credentials
- Education
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B.A. Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, 8/1976 - 5/1979M.D., Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, 8/1979 - 5/1983
- Internship
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Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
- Residency
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Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NYUrology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NYCheif Resident, Urology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NYClinical Infertility, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Board Certifications
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Urology, American Board of Urology, 02/28/99
- Professional Membership or Societies
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American Medical AssociationAmerican College of SurgeonsAmerican Urologic AssociationAmerican Society for Reproductive MedicineNew York Academy of SciencesSociety for the Study of ReproductionSociety for the Study of Male ReproductionAmerican Association of Clinical UrologistsNew York Section - American Urologic AssociationNew York State Urologic SocietyNew York County Medical Society
- Honors or Awards
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New York Magazine Top Doctors – Published by New York Magazine., 2000 - 2009America’s Top Doctors – Published by Castle Connelly Medical Ltd., 2001 - 2010Teacher of the Year – Department of Urology, Columbia University., 2002American College of Surgeons - Bronx Chapter (1st prize - Research), 1988F.C. Valentine Residents’ Research Award (1st prize - Clinical), 1987American College of Surgeons - Bronx Chapter (1st prize - Research), 1986F.C. Valentine Residents’ Research Award (3rd prize - Clinical), 1986
- Publications
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R Pfefferman, A Sakai, H Kashiwabara, H Fisch, M Taha, H Goldson, S Kountz. The Prevention and Correction of Hypocalcemia in the Parathyroidectomized Rat by Portacaval Shunt. Surgery 1977, 82:266.H Fisch, E Laor, R Reid, B Tolia, S Freed. Gonadal Dysfunction After Testicular Torsion - LH and FSH Response to Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone. Journal of Urology 1988, 139:61.H Fisch, E Laor, N BarChama, S Witkin, B Tolia, R Reid. Detection of Testicular Endocrine Abnormalities and Their Correlation to Serum Antisperm Antibodies in Men Following Vasectomy. Journal of Urology 1989, 141:1129.R Naz, J Deutch, T Phillips, A Menge, H Fisch. Sperm Autoantibodies in Vasectomized Men and Their Effects on Fertilization. Biology of Reproduction 1989, 41:163 - 173.E Laor, H Fisch, S Tennenbaum, B Tolia, R Reid, A Mostoffi. Unilateral Testicular Torsion: Abnormal Histological Findings in the Contralateral Testis. Cause or Effect? British Journal of Urology 1990, 65:520-523.
Dr. Harry Fisch, MD's contact info
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944 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10028
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