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Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD
5.0 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA.
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Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 57
Stanford, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA.

About

Dr. Fischbein graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine.Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Fischbein currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. At present, Dr. Fischbein received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Fischbein's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fischbein is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Mitral Valve Surgery
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Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
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Endovascular Repair of Aorta
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Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
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Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  2. 2 Office
    1804 Embarcadero Rd Ste 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Sep 20, 2021
Very blessed and grateful for Dr Fischbein’s team with my major heart surgery and correct 2 major problems. Very thorough, explain everything carefully and clearly, provide options and recommendation, and statistical assurance. Gave family regular status updates during surgery and in ICU. Gave me 2nd chance in life and I will cherish for the rest of my life. Stanford and his entire team were excellent and very diligent. Phenomenal and amazing Cardiac unit care. Now a lifelong Stanford patient.
Kevin Toan — Sep 20, 2021
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA