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Dr. Philip Fischer II, MD

Dr. Philip Fischer II, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Philip Fischer II, MD is a general surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Practice

800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 630 Birmingham, AL 35205
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fischer II is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham Birmingham, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fischer II specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Fischer II's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fischer II

4.9
54 ratings, 21 with a written review
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The absolute best !
Dr. Fischer was the absolute biggest blessing throughout my breast cancer journey. He was kind, compassionate and thorough. I knew I had found the right doctor. I would highly recommend him and I’m so glad a friend recommended him to me ! It was great to be treated like a person not a number !
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Laura Etheridge – Mar 25, 2024
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Dr Fischer is the most caring doctor that I have ever had the privilege of seeing. He listens to your concerns and does his best to explain everything he treatment plans for you. He is the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susie Ward – Mar 24, 2024
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Fantastic surgeon
Dr. Fischer shows concern and guides the patient with making appropriate choices for the type of surgery needed. He is a wonderful person and surgeon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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M Franklin – Jan 25, 2024
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Exceptional Care
I had a 5 star experience with Dr. Fischer and his wonderful staff. This was my first referral to a surgeon for a consultation and he made me feel calm and comfortable during a very scary situation. I am scheduled for a heart procedure in the coming weeks and Dr. Fischer called my cardiologist during my office visit to coordinate my medication and care prior to and following my biopsy. My biopsy results were negative so no further treatment is required. Dr. Fischer was as excited to share the good news with me as I was to receive it. Dr. Fischer is a blessing to his patients and he and his staff are very kind and compassionate. If I need a surgeon in the future I would look no further. Thank you and your staff for the amazing care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Elizabeth, Birmingham, Alabama – Jan 11, 2024
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Dr. Fischer is an excellent surgeon and cares deeply for his patients. He is the first physician I’ve ever had that asked to pray with me before surgery, for which I was so grateful! His staff is caring, attentive and compassionate. I can’t say enough good things about this office!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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T Weaver – Oct 14, 2021
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I had hernia surgery o 1/7/21 - I was thoroughly pleased & satisfied with the staff from the office to the hospital surgical & recovery. Everyone was friendly, helpful and put me at ease with the whole experience. I would recommend them, highly - truly professionals!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Beverly Ochsenhirt – Jan 27, 2021
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The most thoughtful and caring surgeon! Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tammy Hill – Aug 27, 2020
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Dr. Phillip Fisher is a remarkable individual and a peerless surgeon. He’s thorough, caring, professional, and skillful. I’m glad to have found him and Birmingham is blessed to have him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John Tice – Jun 13, 2020
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Waited over an hour and a half to be seen the first time. Only to essentially be told his nurse has to schedule my biopsy with the radiology department. (His nurse was super helpful) Go in for my biopsy with radiology. An appt is required for follow up with Dr Fischer to get results. Go in for results and despite there being only one other patient there, I wait over 30 minutes for Dr Fischer to come in and tell me I’m fine. Fine. Great news- we leave content. Today I got the bill- I was charged for a regular visit despite this being the only way Dr Fischer would release the results of my biopsy. My copay is $50- it’s not the amount of money it’s the absolute ridiculousness that he requires patients to come in for results but then doesn’t code it as a follow up appt. Every woman I know who has been told the masses in her breast are benign were given quick phone calls. Dr Fischer made me wait in office and for results AND is making me pay for it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Will Never Return – Jan 22, 2020
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Dr. Fisher shows he truly cares about his patients and one of the best experiences with a new Dr. under scary circumstances.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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was awakened during surgery and shown my gall bladder. still haunting to this day
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 28, 2019
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Dr. Fischer was very attentive to all of my concerns. Explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions. Also was very conscientious about prevention of infection. Taught all the step to inform what was to be done and what to expect as normal and anything which would be abnormal. Certainly appreciate his concern and dedication and would recommend him to any and all needed his expertise, and will gladly use him if needed again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jim Dover in Albertville, AL – Aug 30, 2018
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Dr. Fischer and is staff are AMAZING. I needed urgent gall bladder surgery, and he worked me in on that same day. After surgery, I didn’t even need prescription pain meds. He is truly a skilled and gifted surgeon. His office and medical staff are also great. I highly recommend him to anyone needing surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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R. Phillips – Jul 11, 2018
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Great experience. Dr. Fischer was very professional and calming when I saw him for my mastitis. Got me right in to see him when the problem arose and was fantastic the entire time until I recovered.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Vestavia, AL – May 16, 2018
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Dr Fischer just performed a double mastectomy on myself. I found him and his staff to be highly skilled, professional and empathetic. I highly recommend Dr Fischer and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mel Otter in Birmingham, AL – May 03, 2018
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Amazing doctor. Listened to everything I said. Made me feel 100 percent comfortable. I have had some past experiences that I didn't think I could have surgery but this doc and the surgery team were excellent and made it better than I expected.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Jenny in Springville, AL – Oct 02, 2017
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I knew I was in good hands with Dr Fisher. I now consider myself very lucky for not getting an infection from other surgeries I've had in the past performed by other surgeons who don't take infections seriously. Dr Fisher explained how easy it is for infections to develop and the steps he takes to prevent it. I just wish there was a way to have repaired the hernia without any pain or soreness. It's really not bad as long as I don't breathe, talk, or move. Just kidding.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Glenn Mazer in Birmingham AL – Mar 10, 2017
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I needed a surgeon to work with the cosmetic surgeon for a mastectomy. I certainly made the right choice! Dr. F's worked me in the same day. He was calm and open to questions. He put me and the my priorities first. He outlined all options and the pros and cons of each. Others at the hospital speak very highly of him as well. Before surgery, he noticed a discrepancy between pathology reports. He took the time to look into it and make sure he had the right answers first. I couldn't be happier.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Montgomery, AL – Dec 09, 2016
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Caring and thorough doctor. Answers your questions and never rushes. Called me at home to give me results, so I didn't worry, even though I was coming in the next day Great surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Pelham, AL – Mar 04, 2016
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Dr Fischer is a fantastic surgeon and a wonderful, compassionate man. He takes plenty of time, answers all your questions, and is very patient and comforting. He has performed three surgeries for me and I would recommend him to anyone needing surgery, especially for breast cancer. His skill and caring manner helped me get through a really tough time. Dr Fischer is the only surgeon I would ever want for myself and my family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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C Waldrop in Hueytown, AL – Feb 10, 2016
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Dr. Philip Fischer II, MD is a general surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension St. Vincent's...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Carraway Meth Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1997
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
  • Vanderbilt University

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Philip J. Fischer II M.D. P.C.800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 630 Birmingham, AL 35205
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Practice

St. Vincent's Birmingham810 Saint Vincents Dr Birmingham, AL 35205
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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