Dr. Bruce E. Fishman M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Bruce E. Fishman M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(17)
15450 Ventura Blvd Suite 102 Sherman Oaks CA, 91403
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Rating

4/5

About

Doctor Fishman has provided orthopedic care and treatment to the community in Los Angeles for over 25 years. He also provides treatment for injured workers in Southern Calfornia and is on most of the Medical Provider Networks. Continuation of Certifications: Diplomate American Board of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Diplomate of the American Board of Preventive Medicine, Dilomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, Board Certified Occupational Medicine, State of California X-Ray & Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator License from the Board of Medical Quality Assurance

Education and Training

Wayne State University

MD; Medical College of Wisconsin

MPH

Wayne State University School of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

Diplomate American Board of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery

Diplomate American Board of Preventive Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Occupational MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • State Appointed Qualified Medical Examiner; Certified Disability Impairment Evaluator; Certified Medical Review Officer; Department of Health Services, State of California X-ray & Fluoroscopy Supervisor and Operator License -
  • Lecturer, Orthopedic WPI Rating Controversies under Almaraz/Guzman Decision, California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery, Raising the Bar, 2008; Rating Complex Orthopedic Injuries under Alamaraz/Guzman, California Workers Compensation Associatio -
  • Occupational Orthopedic Medical CME Conferences -

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society   
  • National Honor Medical Society   
  • Excellence in Academic and Clinical Achievement   
  • Distinction in Medicine Award for 25 Years of Medical Service to the Community, Wayne State University, 2004   
  • Guide to America's Top Orthopedists, Consumer Research Council of America, 2011   
  • Henry Ford Hospital Orthopedic Surgical Research Grant, 1981   
  • Awarded the Exceptional Accomplishment in Psychology Superior Academic Performance, Wayne State University   

Treatments

  • General orthopedic surgery.

Fellowships

  • Sinai Hospital (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • California Orthopedic Association, International Spinal Injection Society, American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Perseverance. All goals can be attained with persistence and an eye on the target to be reached. Everyone can experience failure. Those with the tenacity to get back up after being knocked down, have what it takes to succeed.

Areas of research

  • Adult stem cell treatment of degenerative joint and spine disease. Henry Ford Hospital Orthopedic Surgical Research Grant, Mechanism of Injury in Calcaneal Fractures, 1981

Teaching and speaking

  • 1) Orthopedic WPI rating controversies under Almaraz/Guzman decision. California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery.

    2) Orthopedic Injury Analysis Utilizing the AME guidelines under the Almaraz/Guzman decision. California Orthopedic Association QME course.

    3) Apportionment of Orthopedic work related permanent impairment/disability to non-occupational factors. County of Los Angeles, Workers Compensation Division. 

Hobbies / Sports

  • Scuba Diving, Black Belt in Karate

Areas of research

Adult stem cell treatment of degenerative joint and spine disease. Henry Ford Hospital Orthopedic Surgical Research Grant, Mechanism of Injury in Calcaneal Fractures, 1981

Dr. Bruce E. Fishman M.D.'s Practice location

16661 Ventura Blvd Suite 108 -
Los Angeles, California 91436
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Practice At 15450 Ventura Blvd Suite 102

15450 Ventura Blvd Suite 102 -
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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New patients: 818-808-2828
Fax: 818-788-0386

Dr. Bruce E. Fishman M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fishman


4.0

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Dr. Bruce E. Fishman M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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