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Donald Fischer, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Pittsburgh, PA

Donald Robert Fischer MD


Chief Medical Officer, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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  • 3705 5th AveRm 2820Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  • Phone+1 412-692-5540

  • Fax+1 412-544-8158

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Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1979 - 1981
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Pediatrics, 1977 - 1979
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1978 - 2026
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Cardiology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Disadvantaged Patients in Value-Based Payment Programs
    Disadvantaged Patients in Value-Based Payment ProgramsAugust 25th, 2016
  • Healthcare Providers Push for MACRA Delay
    Healthcare Providers Push for MACRA DelayJuly 11th, 2016
  • Having Cancer Gets Even More Expensive
    Having Cancer Gets Even More ExpensiveJune 17th, 2014

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