Dr. Loel Fishman, MD, FACOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Loel Fishman, who serves patients in Jupiter, Florida.

Dr. Fishman is a respected obstetrician-gynecologist in Florida, practicing in the Jupiter office for Ob/Gyn Specialists of the Palm Beaches.

“It is a profession that allows for a diversity of tasks throughout the day. I love bringing new life into the world and sharing in the joy of the experience with families. I also love surgery and the challenge it brings” expressed the doctor.

Ob/Gyn Specialists of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to the healthcare of women and provides complete obstetrical and gynecologic services. Physicians available within the practice specialize in high risk pregnancy and childbirth, and problems related to urinary incontinence. Nurse midwives are also available to work with pregnant patients who choose to be cared for by a midwife.

A Florida native, Dr. Fishman graduated with his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 1995. He then went on to serve his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

In 2002, he attained board certification in obstetrics and gynecology through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health. 

Licensed to practice medicine in Florida, Dr. Fishman is affiliated with Good Samaritan Medical Center-West Palm Beach, St. Mary’s Medical Center-West Palm Beach, and Jupiter Medical Center. He was voted “Physician of the Year” by the nursing staff of Jupiter Medical Center.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), he is a member of the Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society and the South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Loel is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015), Patients’ Choice Award (2010, 2011, 2015), On-Time Doctor Award (2014), and Top 10 Doctor – City (2014).

Happily married, he and his wife have three children and a dog. Priding himself as a family man, his top priority is spending time with his family. He also enjoys a good game of poker.

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