Dr. Allen F. Fischer MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
1425 S Main St Walnut Creek CA, 94596About
Dr. Allen Fischer is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Fischer cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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