Dr Fischer's approach to mental health has been informed by years of study and experience in Biology, Physical Therapy, Yoga and Meditation in addition to his medical education as a Physician and over three decades of experience of practice as an Adult Psychiatrist.  

   Dr Fischer is Board Certified in Psychiatry and also Board Certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician. 

Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 
American Board of Lifestyle Medicine 
International Board of Lifestyle Medicine 
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Professional Memberships
American Psychiatric Association
PsychoNeuroImmunology Research Society 
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
American Medical Association​
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Education
University of Connecticut, Bachelors Degree in Biology                                                 1976 -  1980
University of Connecticut, Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy and Allied Health  1976 - 1980                            University of Connecticut, Doctor of Medicine                                            1980 -1984  
University of Connecticut, Internship in Psychiatry                                                        1984 -   1985
University of Connecticut, Residency in Psychiatry                                                         1985 -  1988
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Publications and Awards
University of Connecticut University Scholar
University of Connecticut Alumni Scholar 
Honors Scholar in Biology Allied Health 
Honors Scholar in Physical Therapy and Allied Health
 
Alcohol Consumption: Effects of Gender and Pathology, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research: July 1986, Vol 10 No 4
Over-Riding Fracture in a Child with an Intact Ulna - Management Considerations, Orthopedics June 1985, Vol 8, No 6  p 763-70