Dr. Randall G. Fisher M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
601 Childrens Lane Norfolk Virginia, 23507About
Dr. Randall Fisher is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Fisher specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Tulane University School of Medicine
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1988
Tulane University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious Disease
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. Randall G. Fisher M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can an infection be causing recurrent fever?
If she has only had fever for a few days, and it's only a low-grade fever like 101, unless there are other worrisome symptoms like lethargy, extreme fatigue, excessive vomiting, etc., it is likely that she has a viral infection of some type and it will run its course over the next few days. If she gets really ill appearing, take her to be seen by a doctor. If the fever persists past 9 days or so, take her to see a doctor even if she doesn't look all that ill. But if she looks ok and is maintaining hydration, I would allow her to run temps in the 101-102 range for a week or more before getting very concerned, especially if she has already been seen earlier in the illness and doesn't have specific complaints like severe ear pain, severe throat pain, severe abdominal pain, or severe headache. Randall Fisher, M.D. READ MORE
How can I prevent my child from getting Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
Unfortunately, there is virtually no way to prevent this in a daycare setting. READ MORE
Cough for 1 week plus - should I worry?
If the cough lasts 10 days or more, occurs both day and night, and is not improving AT ALL, it is likely to be a sinus infection and should be treated with antibiotics. If she fills all those criteria, please take her to your primary care doctor. If the cough is improving, it is likely to be a common cold or bronchitis, both of which are usually caused by viruses and improve on their own. READ MORE
If my son has chicken pox, how can I prevent it from spreading to other children? my
Chickenpox is highly contagious. Keep the other children away from the infected child as much as possible, but there is probably no way to prevent spread within a household. If the other children were vaccinated, it is likely that even if they contract the virus they will not be very sick. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Facial cellulitis in childhood: a changing spectrum.
- Very low prevalence of endophthalmitis in very low birthweight infants who survive candidemia.
- Subcutaneous nodule in a young girl: a diagnostic dilemma.
- Alternative dosage of zidovudine in infants exposed to maternal human immunodeficiency virus infection.
- Bone pain and fever in an adolescent and his sibling. Cat scratch disease (CSD).
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- For Peers and Academic Purposes -
Treatments
- Hives
- Osteomyelitis
Internships
- Madigan Army Medical Center
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University (Infectious Diseases)
Professional Society Memberships
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, Infectious disease Society of America
Articles and Publications
- 2 Textbooks, Co-author of Moffet's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Editor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Macmillan
What do you attribute your success to?
Having Good Parents
Hobbies / Sports
- Piano, Bass Guitar, Songwriting, Golf
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