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Dr. David Fischer, MD

Accepting New Patients

(244 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), endocrine surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and more.

2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 308
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 585-2062

Dr. David Fischer, MD is a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. David Fischer, MD is affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network and CHRIST HOSPITAL MEDICAL SPECIALISTS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 308
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Address:

6939 Cox Road Suite 261
West Chester, OH 45069

Some issues Dr. David Fischer, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

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.

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.

abdominal surgery	26
doctor visit	444
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	8
open surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	49
Less than 65	133

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

abdominal surgery	41
doctor visit	450
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	29

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	37
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

abdominal surgery	40
catheterization	11
doctor visit	433
gastrointestinal procedures	39
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	78
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

abdominal surgery	85
doctor visit	552
gastrointestinal procedures	84
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137
minimally invasive procedures	39
open surgery	45

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	39
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

abdominal surgery	74
doctor visit	515
gastrointestinal procedures	85
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	37
open surgery	48

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	43
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

abdominal surgery	75
doctor visit	593
gastrointestinal procedures	85
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
minimally invasive procedures	40
open surgery	45

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	30
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

abdominal surgery	48
doctor visit	596
gastrointestinal procedures	59
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	32
open surgery	27

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	50
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

abdominal surgery	53
doctor visit	449
gastrointestinal procedures	52
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	16
open surgery	36

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	40
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

abdominal surgery	83
doctor visit	938
gastrointestinal procedures	82
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
minimally invasive procedures	31
open surgery	51

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Fischer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	60
catheterization	11
doctor visit	554
gastrointestinal procedures	63
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139
minimally invasive procedures	28
open surgery	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	52
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	360
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	115
85 and over	36
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	210

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Fischer, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Fischer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	13
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. David Fischer, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1996. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery (Surgery) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (Surgery)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Fischer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Christ Hospital Health Network

CHRIST HOSPITAL MEDICAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Fischer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 244 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Fischer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bioverativ Therapeutics Inc.	$115 Eloctate $115
Novo Nordisk Inc	$40 Ozempic $40
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$27 NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $27
Corcept Therapeutics	$19 Korlym $19
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$15 XIFAXAN - 550MG $15
Other	$26 Echelon; Endopath $14	AlloDerm $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$244

Biography

Dr. David Fischer's area of specialization is general surgery. His practice in Cincinnati, OH is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. Dr. Fischer studied medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.