Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fischbein, Thoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD, PHD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Fischbein graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Fischbein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischbein’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischbein’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fischbein?
Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fischbein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aortic Surgery, Aortic Surgery-Complex, Cardiac Surgery-Adult, Coronary Artery Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Fischbein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fischbein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center CA
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Fischbein board certified in Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery since 2007, American Board of Surgery since 2004
What languages does Dr. Fischbein speak?
Dr. Fischbein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fischbein treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Fischbein diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fischbein. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
- Aorta Bulge
- Enlarged Aorta
- Aorta Widening
- Chest Aorta Aneurysm
- Thoracic Aorta Bulge
- Enlarged Thoracic Aorta
- Chest Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Thoracic Aorta
- Weakened Thoracic Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
- I719: Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, without rupture
- I712: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Disorder
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Problem
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Aorta Aneurysm at Birth
- Leaky Aortic Valve at Birth
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Congenital Aortic Aneurysm
- Birth Defect Aortic Bulge
- Baby Aortic Aneurysm
- Congenital Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Leak
- BAV
- Two-Leaf Aortic Valve
- Congenital Aortic Valve Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q2543: Congenital aneurysm of aorta
- Q231: Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
- Q2381: Bicuspid aortic valve
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Dissection
- Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Torn Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Ascending Aorta
- Torn Descending Thoracic Aorta
- Descending Thoracic Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Descending Thoracic Aorta
- Torn Thoracoabdominal Aorta
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Thoracoabdominal Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta
- I71012: Dissection of descending thoracic aorta
- I7103: Dissection of thoracoabdominal aorta
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
Also known as:
- Having Other Vascular Implants or Grafts
- Blood vessel graft
- Vascular stent
- Artery implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95828: Presence of other vascular implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Torn aorta
- Aorta tear
- Dissecting aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7100: Dissection of unspecified site of aorta
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Other Genetic Syndrome
- Birth Defects
- Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
- Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Fischbein perform as a Thoracic Surgeon?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Fischbein may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fischbein's office.
Does Dr. Fischbein accept my insurance?
Dr. Fischbein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fischbein accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Fischbein in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Fischbein's office located?
Dr. Michael Fischbein's Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 723-4000
Recognitions
Awards
Boston University School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha
Donald Morton Research Award, Department of Surgery - UCLA School of
Ronald K. Tompkins Golden Apple Teaching Award, UCLA School of Medici
Golden Scalpel Award for Teaching Excellence, Division of General Sur
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation - Osaka, Jap
Caves Scientific Award
Boston University School of Medicine
Cum Laude Graduate
Publications
miR-29b Participates in Early Aneurysm Development in Marfan Syndrome
CIRCULATION RESEARCH, 2012
Open aortic valve replacement in a patient with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia
Transfusion, 2014
A common rejection module
jourl of experimental medicine, 2013
Tirone David valve-sparing aortic root replacement
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2013
David valve-sparing aortic root replacement
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2013
Bicuspid aortic valve configuration
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2012
Potential Role of gamma delta T Cell-Derived IL-17 in Acute Cardiac Allograft Rejection
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2012
Two-Year Outcomes after Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement
NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2012
Molecular Imaging of Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cell Survival
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING, 2012
In Vivo Functiol and Transcriptiol Profiling of Bone Marrow Stem Cells After Transplantation Into
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 2012
Interleukin-16 deficiency suppresses the development of chronic rejection in murine cardiac
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
A novel cardioprotective agent in cardiac transplantation
Yale jourl of biology and medicine, 2011
Interleukin-17 Accelerates Allograft Rejection by Suppressing Regulatory T Cell Expansion
Itoh, S., Kimura, N., Axtell, R. C., Velotta, J. B., Gong, Y., Wang, X, 2011
Prevention of transplant corory artery disease by prenylation inhibitors
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
alpha B-Crystallin Improves Murine Cardiac Function
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2011
Peninsula- Style Transverse Aortic Arch Replacement in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2010
The role of recipient mast cells in acute and chronic cardiac allograft rejection in C57BL
JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2010
IL-17 Contributes to the Development of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Heart Transplant Model
JOURL OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 2010
Long-Term Durability of Open Thoracic and Thoracoabdomil Aneurysm Repair
SEMIRS IN VASCULAR SURGERY, 2009
Comparison of different adult stem cell types for treatment of myocardial ischemia
CIRCULATION, 2008
Effect of inhaled tacrolimus on cellular
AMERICAN JOURL OF TRANSPLANTATION, 2007
Techniques for experimental heterotopic
TRANSPLANT IMMUNOLOGY, 2007
Stem cell transplantation: The lung barrier
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 2007
Is the malononitrilamide FK778 better for the prevention of acute or chronic rejection?
TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, 2007
What is Dr. Fischbein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fischbein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700811411.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischbein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fischbein
What is Dr. Michael Fischbein's specialty?
Dr. Fischbein is a Thoracic Surgeon near Stanford, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Fischbein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Fischbein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fischbein is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Fischbein accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fischbein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fischbein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fischbein's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Fischbein?
Please contact Dr. Fischbein's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Fischbein have?
Dr. Michael Fischbein is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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