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Phil R. Fischer, M.D.

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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Dysautonomia
  2. Failure to thrive
  3. Functional limitation
  4. Genetic disorder
  5. Neurodevelopmental disorder
  6. Orthostatic hypotension
  7. POTS
  8. Rare disorders
  9. Systemic disease
  1. Anticipatory guidance
  2. Complex care coordination
  3. General pediatric care
  • General pediatrics
  • Tropical pediatrics
  • Pediatric travel medicine
  • Adolescent chronic fatigue
  1. 1985
    DTM&H - Tropical Medicine and HygieneLiverpool School of Tropical Medicine
  2. 1984
    Resident - PediatricsUniversity of Utah
  3. 1981
    MDUniversity of California, Irvine
  4. 1976
    BS - Biological SciencesUniversity of California, Irvine

Certifications

  1. 1987
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Top Doctor 2020Minnesota Monthly
  2. 2019
    Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement HonoreeWho's Who
  3. 2019
    Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  4. 2018
    Distinguished ClinicianMayo Clnic
  5. 2018
    Favorite Faculty Award, Pediatric ResidencyPediatric Residency Program, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  6. 2018
    Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  7. 2017
    Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly
  8. 2017
    Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement HonoreeWho's Who
  9. 2015
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  10. 2015
    Distinguished Pediatric ClinicianDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic
  11. 2013
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  12. 2013
    Castle Connolly Top Doctor in PediatricsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  13. 2012
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2011
    Association of American Medical CollegesMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2010
    Teacher of the WeekGlobal Health Course, University of Minnesota
  16. 2010
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2009
    Teacher of the WeekGlobal Health Course, University of Minnesota
  18. 2009
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 2008
    Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  20. 2008
    Distinguished AlumnusSchool of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
  21. 2007
    Guide to America's Top Pediatricians (SLD Industries, Woodland Hills, CAAwarding Organization
  22. 2006
    Whitney E. and Elizabeth S. MacMillan Management ScholarAwarding Organization
  23. 2006
    Guide to America's Top Pediatricians (SLD Industries, Woodland Hills, CAAwarding Organization
  24. 2004
    Association of American Medical CollegesMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  25. 2004
    2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st CenturyInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  26. 2003
    Association of American Medical CollegesMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  27. 2003
    Association of American Medical Colleges Humanism in Medicine AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  28. 2003
    2000 Outstanding Scholars of the 21st CenturyInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  29. 2002
    2000 Outstanding Scholars of the 20th CenturyInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  30. 2001
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  31. 2001
    Great Minds of the 21st CenturyAmerican Biographical Institute, Inc.
  32. 2001
    Who's Who in Science & EngineeringMarquis Who's Who
  33. 2001
    2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st CenturyInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  34. 2001
    Outstanding People of the 21st CenturyInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  35. 2001
    Who's Who in the 21st CenturyInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  36. 2001
    International Intellectuals of the YearInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  37. 2001
    International Scientist of the YearInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  38. 2001
    International Man of the YearInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  39. 2000
    Teacher of the YearDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  40. 2000
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  41. 2000
    2000 Outstanding Scholars of the 21st CenturyInternational Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
  42. 1998
    Teaching AwardDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  43. 1997
    Best Doctors in AmericaAwarding Organization
  44. 1995
    Teaching AwardDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  45. 1985
    Warrington Yorke Medal in International Community HealthAwarding Organization
  46. 1984
    Residency Teaching AwardDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  47. 1983
    Excellence in Research AwardIntermountain Pediatrics Society
  48. 1981
    Evangeline N. Percival Award (Pediatrics)University of California, Irvine
  49. 1981
    Senior Humanitarian AwardUniversity of California, Irvine
  50. 1976
    Graduating with Honors in ResearchUniversity of California, Irvine
  51. 1976
    Dean's ListUniversity of California, Irvine

Professional memberships

  1. 2017 - 2020
    ChairCommission on Continuing Medical and Dental Education, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  2. 2017 - present
    MemberAssociate Dean for Admissions, Minnesota Campus, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
  3. 2016 - present
    ChairMayo Medical School, Admissions Committee
  4. 2016 - present
    MemberMD-PhD Admissions Committee
  5. 2016 - present
    Pediatric Committee MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
  6. 2015 - present
    Vice ChairAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  7. 2015 - present
    MemberMayo Medical School, Admissions Committee, Operations Committee
  8. 2015 - present
    ChairInstructor/Assistant Professor Subcommittee, Academic Appointments and Promotions Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Education Committee
  9. 2014 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Children's Center Visibility Committee
  10. 2013 - 2015
    MemberPediatrics Ethics Advisory Group
  11. 2013 - present
    MemberMayo Medical School, Admissions Committee
  12. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
  13. 2013 - present
    Education Committee MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
  14. 2013 - present
    Vice President International Partnership for Sustainable Advances in Health and Development (IPSAHD)
  15. 2012 - 2017
    Vice ChairCommission on Continuing Medical and Dental Education, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  16. 2011 - 2015
    ChairPediatric Interest Group, International Society of Travel Medicine
  17. 2011 - present
    MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions Committee - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  18. 2011 - present
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, Samaritans Purse
  19. 2011 - present
    DeanPatient Care Track, Global Missions Health Conference
  20. 2011 - present
    MemberCommission on Continuing Medical and Dental Education, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  21. 2010 - 2012
    MemberRecruiting Committee, Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  22. 2010 - present
    MemberMidwest Consortium of Global Health Educators
  23. 2009 - 2010
    MemberFacilities Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 2008 - 2016
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, AmeriCares
  25. 2008 - 2010
    InterviewerMAP-RDIF International Fellowship
  26. 2006 - 2007
    ChairRecruiting Committee, Division of General Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  27. 2005 - 2009
    MemberHospital Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  28. 2005 - 2009
    MemberChild and Adolescent Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  29. 2004 - 2006
    MemberPediatric Emergency Medicine Recruiting Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  30. 2003 - 2012
    Research Program Planning GroupGlobal Paediatric
  31. 2003 - 2006
    Academic DeanCommission on Continuing Medical and Dental Education, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  32. 2003 - 2005
    MemberPediatric and Adolescent Medicine Research Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  33. 2003 - 2005
    MemberPediatric Research Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  34. 2003 - 2004
    ChairRecruiting Committee, Pediatric Pulmonology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  35. 2003
    MemberScientific Program Committee, International Society of Travel Medicine
  36. 2002 - 2005
    MemberRecruitment Committee, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery
  37. 2002 - present
    MemberSection on Hospital Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics
  38. 2001 - 2007
    MemberCommission on Continuing Medical and Dental Education, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  39. 2001 - 2004
    MemberRecruiting Committee, Pediatric Critical Care Services, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  40. 2001 - 2003
    Co-DeanCommission on Continuing Medical and Dental Education, Christian Medical and Dental Association
  41. 2001 - 2002
    ChairRecruiting Committee, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  42. 2001 - 2002
    MemberRecruiting Committee, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  43. 2001 - 2002
    Program Co-chairInternational Child Health Section, American Academy of Pediatrics
  44. 2001
    Abstract ReviewerInternational Society of Travel Medicine
  45. 2001
    MemberScientific Program Committee, International Society of Travel Medicine
  46. 2000 - 2009
    MemberFamily Advisory Committee, Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital
  47. 2000 - 2008
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  48. 2000 - 2005
    MemberPediatric Council, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  49. 2000 - 2002
    MemberExecutive Committee, International Child Health Section, American Academy of Pediatrics
  50. 1999 - 2004
    MemberPlanning Committee, Pediatric Days, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  51. 1999 - 2002
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  52. 1999 - 2002
    CouncilorAmerican Committee on Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  53. 1999 - 2001
    ChairRecruiting Committee, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  54. 1999 - 2001
    MemberRecruiting Committee, Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  55. 1999 - 2001
    ChairNew Initiatives Committee, American Committee on Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  56. 1999 - 2001
    MemberNew Initiatives Committee, American Committee on Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  57. 1999
    MemberScientific Advisory Committee, International Society of Travel Medicine
  58. 1996 - 2006
    Standing Committee MemberInternational Society of Tropical Pediatrics
  59. 1996 - 1998
    CoordinatorResearch Seminar Series, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  60. 1996 - 1998
    ChiefPediatric Endocrine Search Committee, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
  61. 1996 - 1998
    MemberResearch Enterprise Committee, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  62. 1996 - 1998
    MemberResearch Seminar Series, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  63. 1996 - 1998
    MemberPediatric Endocrine Search Committee, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
  64. 1996
    MemberMasters Degree Committee, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah
  65. 1995 - 2000
    MemberAdvisory Panel, Parasitic and Tropical Disease, US Pharmacopeial Convention
  66. 1995 - 1997
    MemberMasters Degree Project Committee, College of Nursing, University of Utah
  67. 1995 - 1996
    MemberNominating Committee, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  68. 1994 - 1998
    MemberFellowship Committee, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  69. 1994 - 1997
    MemberPediatric PRT Ad Hoc Committee, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  70. 1994 - 1995
    Co-ChairFellowship Committee, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  71. 1994 - 1995
    MemberMasters Degree Thesis Committee, College of Nursing, University of Utah
  72. 1994
    Abstract ReviewerSociety for Pediatric Research
  73. 1994 - present
    MemberAcademic Pediatric Association (formerly Ambulatory Pediatric Association)
  74. 1994 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Travel Medicine
  75. 1993 - 1998
    ChairEthics Committee, Shriners Hospital, University of Utah
  76. 1993 - 1998
    MemberIntermountain Pediatric Society
  77. 1993 - 1998
    MemberEthics Committee, Shriners Hospital, University of Utah
  78. 1993 - 1998
    MemberInfection Control Committee, Shriners Hospital, University of Utah
  79. 1993 - 1997
    ChairResident Review Subcommittee, Education Committee, University of Utah
  80. 1993 - 1997
    Associate DirectorAcademic Development, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
  81. 1993 - 1997
    Program DirectorGeneral Pediatrics Fellowships, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
  82. 1993 - 1997
    MemberResident Review Subcommittee, Education Committee, University of Utah
  83. 1993 - 1997
    MemberAcademic Development, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
  84. 1993 - 1997
    MemberGeneral Pediatrics Fellowships, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
  85. 1993 - 1995
    MemberPatient Care Committee, Shriners Hospital, University of Utah
  86. 1993 - 1995
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Shriners Hospital, University of Utah
  87. 1993
    ChairPediatric Residency Internal Review Committee, Education Committee, Department of Pediatrics
  88. 1993
    MemberPediatric Residency Internal Review Committee, Education Committee, Department of Pediatrics
  89. 1993 - present
    MemberInternational Child Health Section, American Academy of Pediatrics
  90. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Committee on Tropical Medicine and Travelers' Health, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  91. 1992 - 2006
    ConsultantAfrica Inland Mission
  92. 1992 - 1997
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  93. 1992 - 1997
    MemberExecutive Committee, Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah
  94. 1992 - 1996
    MemberContinuous Quality Improvement Committee, University Hospital, University of Utah
  95. 1992 - 1995
    MemberImmunization Task Force, University Hospital, University of Utah
  96. 1992 - 1993
    DirectorContinuity Clinic Program, Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital
  97. 1992 - 1993
    MemberContinuity Clinic Program, Pediatric Clinic, University Hospital
  98. 1992
    CoordinatorDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Utah
  99. 1992
    MemberPediatric Clinic, University Hospital, University of Utah
  100. 1992
    CoordinatorSenior Medical Student Electives, Education Committee, Department of Pediatrics
  101. 1992
    MemberSenior Medical Student Electives, Education Committee, Department of Pediatrics
  102. 1992
    MemberAmbulatory Care Committee, University Hospital, University of Utah
  103. 1992 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  104. 1989 - 2010
    MemberInternational Society of Tropical Pediatrics
  105. 1988 - 2013
    MemberRoyal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  106. 1988 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  107. 1988 - present
    FellowRoyal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  108. 1985 - 1992
    MemberOrdre de Medecins, Zaire
  109. 1983 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  110. 1982 - 1983
    MemberAmerican Society for Microbiology
  111. 1978 - present
    MemberChristian Medical and Dental Association
  112.  
    MemberNewborn Nursery, University Hospital, University of Utah

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