Dr. Donna J Fisher MD, Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Donna J Fisher MD

Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases

50 Wason Ave Floor #1 Springfield MA, 01199
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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

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric infections, HIV and immunodeficiency, bone and joint infections, skin infections, congenital infections

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 CMV

Dr. Donna J Fisher MD's Practice location

Baystate Children's Hospital /Baystate Medical Center

50 Wason Ave Floor #1 -
Springfield, MA 01199
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