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John Fischer, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Minneapolis, MN

John Robert Fischer MD

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery


Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota

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  • 606 24th Ave SSte 300Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • Phone+1 612-273-7111

  • Fax+1 612-273-7112

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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 Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 1996 - 1999
  • Wright State University
    Wright State UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992 - 1996
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • College of St. Thomas
    College of St. ThomasBA, Biology, Cum Laude, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2005
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
    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

Journal Articles

  • What is new in Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries? The Best Articles From the Past Year  
    Fischer JR, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2013
  • Rectovaginal fistula model in the New Zealand white rabbit  
    Aungst 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 rabbit  
    Aungst 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 Podcast 
    Fischer 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
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Press Mentions

  • Thrombosed Postpartum Urethral Prolapse
    Thrombosed Postpartum Urethral ProlapseSeptember 25th, 2017

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