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Dr. Christopher Fisher, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Las Vegas, NV
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Christopher Fisher, MD

Dr. Christopher Fisher, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from New Jersey College of Medicine and is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Fisher, completed a residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Fisher an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Fisher works at Desert Surgical Associates in Las Vegas, NV. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Desert Surgical Associates
    3131 La Canada St Ste 217, Las Vegas, NV 89169 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    About Dr. Christopher Fisher, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1255300406
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Memorial Health University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Barnabas Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • New Jersey College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center

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    Dr. Fisher works at Desert Surgical Associates in Las Vegas, NV. View the full address on Dr. Fisher’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Fisher. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fisher.

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