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Dr. Richard Fischer, MD

Pediatrics
4.8 (17)
Map Pin Small Newark, DE
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Fischer, MD

Dr. Richard Fischer, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Newark, DE. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. They graduated from JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Christiana Hospital.

Dr. Fischer works at HealthCare Center At Christiana in Newark, DE with other offices in Rockland, DE and Wilmington, DE. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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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Dr. Fischer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Health Care Center At Christiana
    200 Hygeia Dr, Newark, DE 19713 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 623-3017
  2. 2
    649 Millrace Ln, Rockland, DE 19732 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 750-6425
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    Christiana Care Health Services Inc
    501 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 623-3017

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    About Dr. Richard Fischer, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatrics
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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1609828425
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    Education & Certifications

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    • JOHNS HOPKINS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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    • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics
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