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At the start of his career in 1953, he worked across the country as a professor of pediatrics. First at UCLA Medical School, then chief of pediatrics and endocrinology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, and finally professor of pediatrics at the medical school of the University
of Arkansas. Dr. Fisher also served in research and development roles, such as director of the Walter Martin Research Center, senior scientist of research and education for Harbor-UCLA, president and chief science officer of Nichols Institute and vice president of science and innovation for Quest Diagnostics. Today, he serves in dual roles as an Academic Associate for Quest Diagnostics and a consultant.
Dr. Fisher also contributes to his professional community as a writer and editor of various books, articles, and publications. He was the co-editor
of Pediatric Thyroidology, he served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism from 1978 to 1983 and Pediatric Research from 1984 to 1989, followed by a stint
as editor-in-chief of Pediatrics Research Journal. With more than 500 scientific papers, book chapters, and reviews, and eleven books to his name, Dr. Fisher has become quite a prolific writer. Dr Fisher says he shares his insights and expertise to bring about collaboration and research innovation to the field of pediatric endocrinology.
A diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and the sub board of pediatric endocrinology, Dr. Fisher earned a BA from the University of California Berkley and an MD from the University of California, San Francisco. He completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of California Medical Center, followed by a second residency in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Oregon Hospital. Dr. Fisher is a member of the American College of Endocrinology, the American Association of Clinical Chemistry, and the Association of American Physicians.