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Dr. Wade Fischer, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Largo, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Wade Fischer, MD

Dr. Wade Fischer, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Largo, FL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Dr. Fischer, completed a residency at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation|State University of New York / SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Fischer an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Fischer works at HCA Florida Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery - Largo in Largo, FL with other offices in St Petersburg, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    HCA Florida Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery - Largo
    1551 West Bay Dr Ste 101, Largo, FL 33770 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 587-7111
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    HCA Florida Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery - Northside
    6006 49th St N Ste 310A, St Petersburg, FL 33709 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 527-9779

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  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1033116710
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California Los Angeles
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • The Cleveland Clinic Foundation|State University of New York / SUNY Downstate Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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