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Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. William E. Fisher, MD)
Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Professional interests include: pancreatic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, pancreatic cancer, and more.
6620 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030

Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's and TX Health Network.

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Office Locations

1709 Drydon Rpad Suite 1500
Houston, TX 77030
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1919 Old Spanish Trail 6th Floor
Houston, TX 77054
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6620 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 798-5700
(713) 798-8367
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Some issues Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

  • The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
  • The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
  • The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

  • Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
  • Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 12
doctor visit 192
endocrine surgery 12
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 237
inpatient care 237
open surgery 12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 83
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 141
Black 26
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 51
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 14
doctor visit 77
endocrine surgery 14
gastrointestinal procedures 14
hospital care 177
inpatient care 177
open surgery 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 82
Female 83
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 116
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 15
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 46
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 15
doctor visit 143
endocrine surgery 15
gastrointestinal procedures 15
hospital care 172
inpatient care 172
open surgery 15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 194
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 244
Black 50
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 45
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 87

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 43
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 72
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 56
Dementia 15
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 104

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 44
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 81
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 48
Dementia 12
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 110

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 46
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 43
Dementia 13
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 93

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 50
Female 64
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 85
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 49
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 99

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 42
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 62
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 43
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 67
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were abdominal surgery, open surgery, endocrine surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 25
doctor visit 88
endocrine surgery 12
gastrointestinal procedures 12
open surgery 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 38
Female 43
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 54
Dementia 0
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 73

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 32
Female 47
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 58
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 48
Dementia 0
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, abdominal surgery and open surgery.

abdominal surgery 16
doctor visit 103
endocrine surgery 13
gastrointestinal procedures 13
hospital care 195
inpatient care 195
open surgery 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS.

Gender
Male 63
Female 68
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 96
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 1
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 23
85 and over 1
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 48
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Cancer 17
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine
Texas Children's
TX Health Network

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Coventry, Superior Health Plan, First Health, USA Managed Care Organization, HealthSmart, Community Health Choice, Provider Select, Interlink, Texas Children's Health Plan, KELSEY-SEYBOLD and Independent Medical Systems.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Coventry
Superior Health Plan
First Health
USA Managed Care Organization
HealthSmart
Community Health Choice
Provider Select
Interlink
Texas Children's Health Plan
KELSEY-SEYBOLD
Independent Medical Systems

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-01-19 
Dr. Fisher repaired my inguinal hernia on the left side via laparoscopy.  As an outpatient, I was home the same day and resumed normal activities fairly quickly with the prescribed care.  The pre-op and post-op staff were very courteous and kind.  I would recommend Dr. Fisher to anyone in need of such surgery.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,351 Da Vinci Surgical System
$4,351
Davol Inc. $144 PHASIX
$144
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $38 ENTEREG
$14 		INVANZ
$12 		ZERBAXA
$12
Ethicon US, LLC $37 Advanced Wound care
$24 		STRATAFIX
$13
Allergan Inc. $30 STRATTICE
$30
Other $40 Exparel
$27 		SUBSYS
$13
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $2,719
Education $1,000
Food and Beverage $912
Gift $9

Research Payments

Dr. William Edward Fisher, MD, FACS has received 1 research payments totaling $906.

Biography

Dr. William Fisher works as a general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). His areas of expertise include cancer surgery, whipple procedure, and pancreatic cancer. Dr. Fisher takes USA Managed Care Organization, Superior Health Plan, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Fisher's training includes a residency program at Ohio State University Medical Center. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Fisher include: America s Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd; Top 1% of doctors in the U.S., U.S. News and World Report; and "Texas Super Doctor", Texas Monthly. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Texas Children's and Baylor College of Medicine. His practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by CommonSpirit Health.

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