Dr. Donna J Fisher MD
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
50 Wason Ave Floor #1 Springfield MA, 01199About
Dr. Donna Fisher is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Springfield, MA. 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
Brown University School of Medicine Residency -Pediatircs 1988
University of Rochester School of Medicine Fellowship -Pediatric Infectious Diseases 1992
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1985
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1985
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious Diseases (Pediatrics)
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Baystate Children's Hospital 2012 - 2017
- Medical Director, Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology Baystate Children's Hospital 2004 - 2017
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Massachusetts School of Medicine 2017 - 2017
Professional Memberships
- Member, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
- Member, Infectious Diseases Society of America
- Member, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow
Areas of research
Vaccine education, immunodeficiency and infection, congenital CMVDr. Donna J Fisher MD's Practice location
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