
Joshua J Fischer MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
650 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Suite 100 Charlottesville VA, 22911About
Dr. Joshua Fischer is a cardiologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Fischer specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Fischer also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1996
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1999
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 2002
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology- 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Cardiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA USA 2002
- Interventional Cardiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA USA 2004
Joshua J Fischer MD's Practice location
Practice At 650 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Suite 100
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Nearby Providers
- Angela Taylor M.D.500 Ray C Hunt Dr Charlottesville VA 22903
- Brian Scott Uthlaut M.D.1222 Jefferson Park Ave Charlottesville VA 22908
- James D. Bergin M.D.500 RAY C HUNT DR CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22903
- Anna B Baer MD650 Peter Jefferson Pkwy Charlottesville VA 22911
- Max A Luna MD500 RAY C HUNT DR FL 2 CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22903
- Christina M Bove MD1101 E High St Charlottesville VA 22902
Nearest Hospitals
MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITALl
500 MARTHA JEFFERSON DRIVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22911UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTERl
JEFFERSON PARK AVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908