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Office
606 24th Ave S
Ste 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454Phone+1 612-273-7111Fax+1 612-273-7112
Summary
- Dr. John Fischer is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Minneapolis, MN. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and has been in practice 29 years. He specializes in urogynecology & pelvic reconstructive surgery and is experienced in vaginal hysterectomy, pessary placement, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, sacral neuromodulation, and urinary incontinence treatment.
Education & Training
- Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 1996 - 1999
- Wright State UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992 - 1996
- National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
- UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1988
- College of St. ThomasBA, Biology, Cum Laude, 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 1990 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 1999 - 2005
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Junior Fellow, Outstanding Professor Armed Forces District of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2009
- Distinguished Alumni Award Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008
- Air Force Commendation Medal, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster United States Air Force, 2004
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsData Gap in Sacral Neuromodulation Documentation: Call to Improve Documentation Protocols.Christopher M Hornung, Ranveer Vasdev, Kate A Hanson, Rachael Gotlieb, Cynthia S Fok
International Neurourology Journal. 2022-09-01 - 11 citationsRandomized trial examining the effect of exercise and wellness interventions on preventing postpartum depression and perceived stress.Beth A. Lewis, Katie Schuver, Shira Dunsiger, Lauren Samson, Amanda L. Frayeh
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2021-11-22 - 43 citationsElective cesarean delivery for women with a previous anal sphincter rupture.David McKenna, John B. Ester, John R. Fischer
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2003-11-01
Journal Articles
- What is new in Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries? The Best Articles From the Past YearFischer JR, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2013
- Rectovaginal fistula model in the New Zealand white rabbitAungst MJ, Fischer JR, Bonhage MR, Albright TS, Noel KA, Wright J, Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct, 1/26/2010
- Interposition grafts for rectovaginal fistula repair in the New Zealand white rabbitAungst MJ, Bears JJ, Lewis BS, Fischer JR, Bonhage MR, Wright J Jr., Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct, 1/9/2010
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Abstracts/Posters
- A case of postpartum labial conglutination.Oliva J, Fischer J, Annual Meeting of the Armed Forces District of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2011
- The Racial Distribution of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders in an Equal Access Health Care System.Gray-Sears C, Fischer JR, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2007
- Chronic urinary retention and pelvic floor Hypertonicity following surgery for endometriosis: A case series.Gehrich AP, Aseff JN, Iglesia CB, Fischer JR, Buller JL, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2005
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Lectures
- "Mid-urethral Slings: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2014
- "Update on the Use of Mesh in Pelvic Floor Repair"Holy Cross Hospital, Cambridge, MD - 1/1/2012
- "The Anatomic Perineal Repair"Holy Cross Hospital, Cambridge, MD - 1/1/2012
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Other
- Green Journal Editors Picks PodcastFischer J, Wright J, Podcast
Monthly podcast posted on the Green Journal Website - (DVD) The beef tongue model: A tool in the teaching of obstetrics laceration repair.Gehrich A, Davis G, Albright T, Wright J, Fischer J, Buller J, Walter Reed Army Medical Center Audiovisual Department
1/1/2006 - Editor: "Objective Three: Pap Smear and Cultures"Fischer JR, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Medical Student Educational Objectives, 8th E
Crofton, MD - 1/1/2004 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Thrombosed Postpartum Urethral ProlapseSeptember 25th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and ObstetricsMember
- Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and GynecologyMember
- American Gynecological and Obstetrical SocietyMember
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