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Dr. John Stewart Fischer MD
Family Practitioner
608 18th St N Bessemer AL, 35020About
Dr. John Fischer is a family practitioner practicing in Bessemer, AL. Dr. Fischer specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Fischer possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sally Ebaugh M.D.1700 4th Ave N Bessemer AL 35020
- Dr. Abiodun Philip Badewa M.D, PH.D1007 9th Ave N Bessemer AL 35020
- Dr. Chandra P Haritha M.D.2201 Arlington Ave Bessemer AL 35020
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MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEMl
995 9TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST BESSEMER AL 35021PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
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1600 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35233