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Dr. Peter A. Fischer M.D., Rheumatologist
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Dr. Peter A. Fischer M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(27)
200 Copeland Dr Mansfield MA, 02048
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4/5

About

Dr. Peter Fischer is a rheumatologist practicing in Mansfield, MA. Dr. Fischer specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Fischer treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1996

Tufts University School of Medicine 1990

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Awards

  • Deaconess Hospital  James L Tullis Award 
  •  2010 Excellence in Tutorial Facilitation, Harvard Medical School 

Treatments

  • Rheumatic Diseases, Arthritis, Musculoskeletal Problems
  • Arthritis

Fellowships

  • Rheumatology - New England Medical Center   
  • New England Medical Center, Fellow:Rheumatology    1994

Dr. Peter A. Fischer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 200 Copeland Dr

200 Copeland Dr -
Mansfield, MA 02048
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New patients: 508-339-4144
Fax: 508-261-9940

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fischer


4.0

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Dr. Peter A. Fischer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 27 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist 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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