Sean A. Fischer, M.D., completed his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he was the chief fellow. Board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, Dr. Fischer's practice is focused on general hematology and medical oncology, and he has broad experience in both fields.
Dr. Fischer has participated in clinical research and published articles on hemophilia, primary brain tumors and lung cancer. He is also an active member of multiple professional societies, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and he has been listed in Best Doctors in America and Los Angeles Super Doctors.
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Internship
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Fellowship
Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC Hematology & Medical Oncology
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Fischer enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters.
Community Reviews
great provider. informed and has my health and treatment as his top priority.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer and his staff provide an exceptional level of patient care...not to mention the care each patient receives...the ultimate! Thank you for your care and extensive expertise.Providence Patient
wonderful!Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer is as good as doctors get. He is charming, brilliant, kind, thorough, & makes your case seem important.Providence Patient
Being able to get copies of my medical records my doctors are on different programs/systems. It makes it difficult to get printed copies.Providence Patient
very happy with Dr Fischer and his officeProvidence Patient
This provider offered advice and services above and beyond the field I am going to him for and is very thoughtful and caringProvidence Patient
The service was excellent!Providence Patient
excellent careProvidence Patient
Dr. Fischer is fabulous!!! He's the best! I truly believe he cares about my well being.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer was well informed about the type of cancer I have and explained in detail the various treatments available. He also expedited the required lung biopsy and treatment for radiation therapy.Providence Patient
I had a thoroughly positive experience at this office. My primary care Dr. had referred me to Dr. Fischer because of some abnormal labs and he spent a lot of time with me easing my concerns and when I lefrt his office I felt so much better. He is a caring professional with a very kind demeanor who I felt I could trust implicitly.Providence Patient
Dr Fischer is the best in knowledge bedside manner and personal diagnosis for my particular health problem. I've recommended him to several family and friends.Providence Patient
Dr. Fisher the bestProvidence Patient
I have been very appreciative of Dr. Fishcer's good care.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer has been a blessing for me. I had a horrible Oncologist, was mis-diagnosed, put off appts, wouldn't give me script for a much needed breast exam. Dr. Fischer offered everything to me that I needed. He is, by far, the most superior doctor I've ever been to.Providence Patient
very satisfied with the visitProvidence Patient
Dr. Fischer is the most knowledgeable, kind, and the most efficient for cancer pt. like me and I love him.Providence Patient
Excellent provision of information & preventative care.Providence Patient
My experience with Dr. Fischer has been excellent. He's incredibly informed yet always puts me at ease, no matter the content of the conversation or seriousness of the health concern (cancer). His office staff is of the same high standard and I've been happy to recommend him to others and grateful for his service.Providence Patient
I love Dr. Fischer!Providence Patient
great doctorProvidence Patient
Dr. Fischer is a kind, caring and fantastic doctor. I highly recommend him.Providence Patient
dr fischer is very bright and straightforward. look forward to working with him to resolve my heath issues.Providence Patient
Dr. Sean Fischer is a phenomenal hematologist, oncologist, doctor, and human being. He is articulate, communicative, and compassionate. I will keep him as my specialist forever.Providence Patient
Always very satisfied with Dr. Fisher's treatment seeing me through recovery from a variety of medical conditions.Providence Patient
Dr Fischer is attentive, knowledgeable, and very personable. He has saved my life more than once.Providence Patient
The doctor always listens to me and explains everything .Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer and his office are always pleasant, efficient, informed and helpful. Dr. Fischer is a caring and kind doctor, and his knowledge of current data and the latest discoveries regarding breast cancer are always appreciated.Providence Patient
he is oncologist to me & my son. he recently saved my son's life by diagnosing & treating a very rare, life-threatening condition. I love Dr. Fischer!Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer is a very caring and considerate person, who is one of the best doctors that I see, and I see lots of doctors now days.Providence Patient
the office was unaware of how long a procedure would takeProvidence Patient
Dr. Fischer is a good doctor and a good guy. Knows his stuff and is especially responsive to my concerns.Providence Patient
Dr Fischer is the BEST!!!!!!!Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer exceeded my expectations as a new patient. He was relaxed, compassionate, patient, concerned, a good listener and evoked my confidence in him. I don't trust many people, in general, but Dr. Fischer was genuinely knowledgeable and caring.Providence Patient
Caring, knowledgable, warm and friendly, has my best interest at heart. Given my diagnosis, it is the best care at this juncture of my treatment. [...]Providence Patient
i have always had positive experiences with this care provider.Providence Patient
I am happy with the care I have received from Dr. Fischer. He is a good listener, explains things well and let's me know what my options are. I always feel like I have a choice in the matter.Providence Patient
Very pleased with Dr. Fisher's care. Very courteous. I would highly recommend him.Providence Patient
dr Fischer was efficient and reassuring. very happy with his care.Providence Patient
Dr Fischer is wonderful! I had anemia for almost a year. He kept testing me until we finally found the source of internal bleeding. He was very methodical and persistent in finding the cause of the bleeding. He followed up with me and returned my after hours call within five minutes. I always felt like he cared about me. I honestly don't know where I would be now without him!Providence Patient
I originally came to Dr. Fischer for a second opinion on a treatment plan for a recent diagnosis [...]. Dr. Fischer is professional, understanding and obviously experienced with calming newly diagnosed cancer patients fears and concernsProvidence Patient
Fantastic!! Couldn't ask for anything more!!!Providence Patient
very good experienceProvidence Patient
Dr. Fisher The bestProvidence Patient
Awesome doctor!!Providence Patient
I recommended Dr. Fischer to friend and she is under his care.Providence Patient
Excellent doctor.Providence Patient
He is very nice and knowledgeableProvidence Patient
Always a good experience with Dr. Fischer.Providence Patient
Friendly, courteous, listened intently, explained all. Eased my worries.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer has provided very helpful information to me in dealing with a cancer issue and provided very helpful follow up care.Providence Patient
Doctor Fischer and his entire team have been absolute God-sends. We appreciate everything they are doing for my mother's going through this difficult time with [...] cancer. Each member of the team is loving and wonderful. Thank you.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer is an Oncologist treating [...] for recurrence of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. He is attentive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to [...]'s health and recovery. He's on our side.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer is an outstanding Doctor. I thank God everyday that I am under his care..Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer is someone I can always depend on. If I have a question, he always emails me a response the same day. I feel comfortable asking him anything about my health situation knowing he will be completely honest and straightforward. He has empathy for his patients and a great sense of humor. I feel so fortunate to have him as a member of my health care team.Providence Patient
Excellent care - I have a happy thoughts about my whole experience - doctor is a pleasant, positive and even has a peaceful presence.Providence Patient
I have been in Dr. Fischer's care for cancer for 7 years - Consistently recommend him and the practice.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer is the most caring and concerned doctor that I have know and I've know quite a few.Providence Patient
I see Dr. Fischer every three months, during which time I have my blood drawn (breast cancer). He is always extremely warm and compassionate, and I always appreciate his common sense discussions and approach to my care. I'm very happy with Dr. Fischer!Providence Patient
nothing but positive experiencesProvidence Patient
Dr. Fischer is exactly the oncologist I had hoped to find. He is smart, caring, a good listener and never rushes me when I have questions. My three adult children live a distance away. Recently while he explained the images from a new CT scan, he suggested I use the camera on my cell phone so I could share a before and after image with them.Providence Patient
He put me at ease, and demonstrated that he was knowledgeable about his specialty, so that I felt confident about his diagnosesProvidence Patient
Dr. Fischer is the best.Providence Patient
This was a consultation. It was a good visit and very informative. I like Dr.Fischer very much.Providence Patient
Very kind and caring. Spent as much time with me as I needed. Explained everything. Answered all of my questions. Called for any information he did not have in front of him.Providence Patient
Best Dr experience I've ever had. Truly exceptional.Providence Patient
The office staff was very supportive - reflection of the provider.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer and his staff continually go out of their way to keep me informed and comfortable.Providence Patient
Dr.Sean Fisher is a great communicator, tells it to you straight up;what to expect,gives encouragement and is causious when changes iin ntreatment are lndicated.Very pleases with me team. [...]Providence Patient
a terrific physician; informed, empathetic, reassuring,Providence Patient
Dr. Sean Fischer is a great doctor, caring & helpful. My Nurse [...] is the sweetest.Providence Patient
I feel that my medical condition is in very good hands with dr Fisher.Providence Patient
all very good communicators, listeners, patient with excellent professional comportment. Thorough and inspiring confidence. Excellent referrals between disciplines. No bad experiences with either care providers or their support staff.Providence Patient
Dr. Fisher was very clear in explaining the procedures that I was receiving and his goals and intentions for my treatments.Providence Patient
smart man and good personality.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer is a problem solver. I am getting the best medical care I could possibly get.Providence Patient
Best available hematology/oncology specialist.Providence Patient
this was just my second visit with Dr. Fischer and he was fantastic on both visits. I originally came to see him for a second opinion regarding my cancer diagnosis and I am so happy to have found him!Providence Patient
very satisfied with most of my care providersProvidence Patient
Dr. Fischer saved my life after I was diagnosed with Stage 3 [...] cancer in October 2013. He's an outstanding physician.Providence Patient
just the very best MD i feel he has saved my lifeProvidence Patient
This was my first meeting with Dr. Fisher regarding my upcoming chemotherapy treatment. I appreciated that he was informed and up-to-date with my current medical records. He explained everything in detail and understood my anxiety.Providence Patient
Both Dr. Sean Fischer and Dr. [...] provider me with excellent care.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer has been an excellent care provider and helped me understand and deal with issues from colon cancer surgery. Having follow up treatment after this surgery has made me more confident in my recovery and in dealing with any further cancer issues.Providence Patient
Performed as a superb specialistProvidence Patient
He notices & makes recommendations for your overall health, even out of the scope of his practice.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer and his staff have provided me with excellent care during my treatment for Throat Cancer. I could not be happier with my treatment during this very traumatic experience.Providence Patient
Dr. Fischer was very focused; he had looked at my MRIs and was very helpful!Providence Patient
Dr Fischer is always attentive and kind. He makes me feel that he cares.Providence Patient