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Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD

(Dr. George Fisher, MD)

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Stanford University School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and more.

875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD is a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

Office Locations

300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305

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Stanford Health Care

875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 498-6000

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“She sought a second opinion from Stanford University School of Medicine's Dr. George Fisher, one of the world's leading oncologists and a member of the team that treated Apple founder Steve Jobs...”—"After 79 rounds of chemo, cancer survivor completes 1,600-mile trek", New York Post, July 2017

“Dr. George Fisher of the Stanford Cancer Institute, said pancreatic cancer would normally be diagnosed earlier but could still be a possibility.”—"Carter's cancer: More options than ever for treating aging patients", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , September 2016

“In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the GI Research Program under Dr. George Fisher, Stanford Cancer Center, 875 Blake Wilber Dr., Stanford, CA 94305 or for Diabetes research, the JDRF...”—"Susan Ann Daniel", Mercury News, July 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	606
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	27
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	656
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	537
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	70
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	34
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	589
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	24
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	484
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	13
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	499
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	49
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	16
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	584
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	17
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	568
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	712
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	63
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	19
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	500
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	49
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	460
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	52
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	25
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated as a medical oncologist in Palo Alto, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	563
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	51
Non-Hispanic White	189
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	92
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	45
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stanford Health Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$97,269 KEYTRUDA $644	$96,625
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$27,458 $27,458
AstraZeneca UK Limited	$20,991 IMFINZI $9,760	$11,231
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$13,640 Somatuline Depot 120mg-.5ml $13,572	Somatuline Depot $40	ONIVYDE $28
Celgene Corporation	$11,072 $11,072
Other	$49,637 Non-Covered Product $6,938	Cabometyx $4,716	TAS-102 $2,569	Avastin $2,163	TECENTRIQ $1,980	Other $31,272

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$108,097
Travel and Lodging	$55,601
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$42,670
Food and Beverage	$5,700
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$5,000
Other	$3,000

Research Payments

Dr. George A. Fisher JR., MD has received 223 research payments totaling $4,108,410.

Biography

Dr. George Fisher is a general practice, adult hematology, and adult oncology specialist in Palo Alto, CA. In his practice, Dr. Fisher focuses on gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He is professionally affiliated with Stanford Health Care. Dr. Fisher is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He trained at Stanford University Medical Center for residency.