Dr. Thomas Fischer M.D.
Emergency Physician
519 W JERICHO TPKE SMITHTOWN NY, 11787About
Dr. Thomas Fischer practices Emergency Medicine in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Fischer assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Fischer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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