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Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
Harvard Medical School
Professional interests include: blepharoplasty, eye problems, ptosis repair, and more.
One Washington Street Suite 403
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD is affiliated with Revere Medical, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Norwood Hospital and EYE CARE AND LASER SURGERY OF NEWTON-WELLESLEY.

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Office Locations

40 Walnut Street Suite 101
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Norwood Hospital

980 Washington Street Suite 120
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 251-2222
(781) 234-0279
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One Washington Street Suite 403
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-5100
(781) 235-2444
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Some issues Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

In 2023, Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lacrimal surgery

By Affordability:

extraocular surgery
fundus photography
glaucoma surgery
lacrimal surgery
lacrimal procedures
laser glaucoma surgery
laser trabeculoplasty
punctal occlusion
punctal plug insertion

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD performed more lacrimal surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for extraocular surgery, fundus photography, glaucoma surgery, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser glaucoma surgery, laser trabeculoplasty, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2013 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 23
doctor visit 62
eye procedures 1246
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 33
laser treatment 23
plastic surgery procedures 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 31

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 460
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 643
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 277
From 75 to 84 229
85 and over 164
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 19
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 18
doctor visit 103
excision 11
eye procedures 1615
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 47
laser treatment 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 263
Female 508
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 713
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 331
From 75 to 84 247
85 and over 174
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2015 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 61
eye procedures 1444
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 93
plastic surgery procedures 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 496
Female 1032
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1416
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 38
Other 52
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 656
From 75 to 84 506
85 and over 332
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 21
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2016 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 12
doctor visit 17
eye procedures 1166
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 100
laser treatment 12
plastic surgery procedures 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 212
Female 414
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 575
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 21
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 250
From 75 to 84 227
85 and over 134
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 21
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 16
doctor visit 30
eye procedures 1065
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 128
laser treatment 16
plastic surgery procedures 11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 175
Female 424
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 550
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 227
From 75 to 84 227
85 and over 129
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 20
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 24
doctor visit 39
eye procedures 1160
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 115
laser treatment 24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 191
Female 416
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 558
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 233
85 and over 131
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Dementia 9
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 19
doctor visit 39
excision 14
eye procedures 1471
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 127
laser treatment 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 224
Female 471
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 629
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 42
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 298
From 75 to 84 253
85 and over 128
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 18
Dementia 9
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 18
eye procedures 1482
injections 24
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 118
laser treatment 18
plastic surgery procedures 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 187
Female 436
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 557
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 42
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 283
From 75 to 84 234
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 17
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures 783
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 80
laser treatment 15
plastic surgery procedures 17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 235
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 303
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 135
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 14
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2022 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 23
doctor visit 76
excision 12
eye procedures 1039
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 100
laser treatment 40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 366
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 471
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 40
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 228
From 75 to 84 204
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and cancer.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 17
Dementia 4
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA during 2023 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy 22
doctor visit 71
eye procedures 1009
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 97
laser treatment 38

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 346
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 459
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 35
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 185
From 75 to 84 214
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and cancer.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 17
Dementia 4
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Wellesley Hills, MA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

capsulotomy 19
doctor visit 55
excision 12
eye procedures 1225
injections 24
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 94
laser treatment 22
plastic surgery procedures 15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 464
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 6
Non-Hispanic White 624
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 31
Age
75 to 84 246
85 and over 108
Less than 65 12
65 to 74 282

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. She completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Revere Medical
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Norwood Hospital
EYE CARE AND LASER SURGERY OF NEWTON-WELLESLEY

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Heidi Fischer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc $333 Somatuline Depot
$333
AbbVie Inc. $281 DURYSTA
$221 		VUITY
$55 		LUMIGAN
$5
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. $249 TYRVAYA
$249
Alcon Laboratories Inc $229 Simbrinza
$93 		Ilevro
$52 		Verion
$45 		Cataract Equipment
$20
$20
Shire North American Group Inc $225 XIIDRA
$185
$40
Other $1,141 XIIDRA
$144 		Rocklatan
$89 		VYZULTA
$81 		DURYSTA
$66 		Healon Viscoelastics
$60 		Other
$700
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,066
Travel and Lodging $223
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $110
Entertainment $48
Education $11

Biography

Dr. Heidi Fischer is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Her clinical interests include blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, and dry eye syndrome. Her education and training includes medical school at Harvard Medical School and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Fischer is professionally affiliated with Norwood Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Newton-Wellesley Hospital reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Wellesley, MA.