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Dr. Edward Fischer, MD

Dr. Edward Fischer, MD

Neurology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Fischer, MD is a neurologist in Melrose, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fischer has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

830 Main St Melrose, MA 02176
Telehealth available
(781) 979-9009

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fischer specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Fischer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fischer

2.7

20 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Julie – Jan 02, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Oct 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
No in Malden, MA – Mar 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Philip Findlay in Wakefield , MA – Jul 24, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Robin Vargas in melrose me – Oct 06, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Somerville, MA – May 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rick in Wakefield, MA – Feb 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Andover, MA – Dec 28, 2015
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biography

Dr. Edward Fischer, MD is a neurologist in Melrose, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fischer has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated...read more

  • Neurology

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  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Melrosewakefield Hospital Radiology Imaging-Melrose830 Main St Melrose, MA 02176
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Melrosewakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St
    Melrose, MA 02176
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