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Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD, PHD

Dr. Michael Fischbein, MD, PHD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

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. 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, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare 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 and 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, and 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 as a 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 a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Fischbein typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Aortic Valve Disorder
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Aortic Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Dissection
    • Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Torn Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aortic Tear
    • Dissecting Ascending Aorta
    • Torn Descending Thoracic Aorta
    • Descending Thoracic Aortic Tear
    • Dissecting Descending Thoracic Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta
    • I71012: Dissection of descending thoracic aorta

    Also known as:

    • Aorta Aneurysm at Birth
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Congenital Aortic Aneurysm
    • Birth Defect Aortic Bulge
    • Baby Aortic Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q2543: Congenital aneurysm of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Aortic Widening
    • Dilated Thoracic Aorta
    • Thoracic Aortic Dilation
    • Enlarged Chest Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia

    What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Fischbein typically perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Fischbein performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Root Repair with Valve Sparing
    • Aortic Arch Repair Surgery
    • Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
    • David Procedure
    • Yacoub Procedure
    • Aortic valve-sparing surgery
    • Ascending aorta graft with valve repair
    • Transverse Aortic Arch Graft
    • Aortic Arch Reconstruction
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
    • Heart Valve Reoperation
    • Second Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33864: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass with valve suspension, with coronary reconstruction and valve-sparing aortic root remodeling (eg, David Procedure, Yacoub Procedure)
    • 33871: Transverse aortic arch graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with profound hypothermia, total circulatory arrest and isolated cerebral perfusion with reimplantation of arch vessel(s) (eg, island pedicle or individual arch vessel reimplantation)
    • 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Arm Artery Access for Heart or Vessel Procedure
    • Axillary Artery Exposure
    • Subclavian Artery Access
    • Artery Conduit Creation
    • Vascular Access for Endovascular Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 34716: Open axillary/subclavian artery exposure with creation of conduit for delivery of endovascular prosthesis or for establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass, by infraclavicular or supraclavicular incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta Replacement (Bentall Procedure)
    • Partial Aortic Arch Replacement
    • Bentall Procedure
    • Aortic Valve and Aorta Replacement
    • Ascending Aortic Graft
    • Aortic Root Reconstruction
    • Aortic Arch Graft
    • Hemiarch Aortic Repair
    • Aortic Arch Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 33863: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with aortic root replacement using valved conduit and coronary reconstruction (eg, Bentall)
    • 33866: Aortic hemiarch graft including isolation and control of the arch vessels, beveled open distal aortic anastomosis extending under one or more of the arch vessels, and total circulatory arrest or isolated cerebral perfusion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    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

    • Care N' Care Insurance Company

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    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

    , 2012

    Open aortic valve replacement in a patient with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia

    , 2014

    A common rejection module

    , 2013

    Tirone David valve-sparing aortic root replacement

    , 2013

    David valve-sparing aortic root replacement

    , 2013

    Bicuspid aortic valve configuration

    , 2012

    Potential Role of gamma delta T Cell-Derived IL-17 in Acute Cardiac Allograft Rejection

    , 2012

    Two-Year Outcomes after Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement

    , 2012

    Molecular Imaging of Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cell Survival

    , 2012

    In Vivo Functiol and Transcriptiol Profiling of Bone Marrow Stem Cells After Transplantation Into

    , 2012

    Interleukin-16 deficiency suppresses the development of chronic rejection in murine cardiac

    , 2011

    A novel cardioprotective agent in cardiac transplantation

    , 2011

    Interleukin-17 Accelerates Allograft Rejection by Suppressing Regulatory T Cell Expansion

    , 2011

    Prevention of transplant corory artery disease by prenylation inhibitors

    , 2011

    alpha B-Crystallin Improves Murine Cardiac Function

    , 2011

    Peninsula- Style Transverse Aortic Arch Replacement in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    , 2010

    The role of recipient mast cells in acute and chronic cardiac allograft rejection in C57BL

    , 2010

    IL-17 Contributes to the Development of Chronic Rejection in a Murine Heart Transplant Model

    , 2010

    Long-Term Durability of Open Thoracic and Thoracoabdomil Aneurysm Repair

    , 2009

    Comparison of different adult stem cell types for treatment of myocardial ischemia

    , 2008

    Effect of inhaled tacrolimus on cellular

    , 2007

    Techniques for experimental heterotopic

    , 2007

    Stem cell transplantation: The lung barrier

    , 2007

    Is the malononitrilamide FK778 better for the prevention of acute or chronic rejection?

    , 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.

    What does a Thoracic Surgeon do?

    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.

    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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