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Michael Fisch, MD, Oncology, Houston, TX, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

MichaelJ.FischMD

Oncology • Houston, TX

Hospice & Palliative

Senior Medical Director, Oncology Programs and Genetics, Carelon Medical Benefits Management

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Summary

  • I am board certified in medical oncology, internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. I work full-time as Senior Medical Director of Oncology Programs and Genetics at Carelon Medical Benefits Management, a subsidiary of Elevance Health.

    I work part-time as Clinical Professor in the Department of General Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. I am also Co-Chair of the Symptom Control and QOL Committee for the SWOG Cancer Research Network.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, General Oncology, 1995 - 1997
  • Indiana University
    Indiana UniversityMPH, Health Education, 1997
  • Indiana University
    Indiana UniversityMPH, Health Education, 1997
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1990
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaBA, Echols Scholar, 1986
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaBA, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1993 - 1997
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Vicente Valero LBJ Clinician Educator of the Year MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019
  • Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology ASCO, 2016
  • Director's Service Award National Cancer Institute, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture or Waitlist Control on Joint Pain Related to Aromatase Inhibitors Among Women with Early-Stage Breast CancerA Randomized Clin...  
    Dawn L Hershman, Jillian L Capodice, William H Kreisle, Michael J Fisch, Marianne K Melnik, Alice T Kengla, Carla W Jorgensen, Heather Greenlee, JAMA
  • Patient-oncologist alliance as protection against suicidal ideation in young adults with advanced cancer  
    Trevino KM, Abbott CH, Fisch MJ, Friedlander RJ, Duberstein PR, Prigerson HG, Cancer, 5/1/2014
  • Determinants of pain severity changes in ambulatory cancer patients: An analysis from ECOG E2Z02  
    Zhao F, Chang VT, Cleeland C, Cleary JF, Mitchell EP, Wagner LI, Fisch MJ, J Clin Oncol, 2/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Cancer Symptom Science 
    Chapter: Translating clinical research into practice for symptomatic patients. 
    Lee RT, Fisch MJEditors: Cleeland C, Dunn A, Fisch M.Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK2011
  • Cancer Symptom Science: Measurements, Mechanisms, and Management 
    Editors: Cleeland CS, Fisch MJ, Dunn AJ.Cambridge University Press, New York, NY2011
  • Renal Cancer 
    Chapter: Palliative Interventions. 
    Eisen T, Masterson J, Tannir N, Fisch MEditors: Eisen T..Cambridge University Press, Oxford2010
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Prediction and early detection of anthracycline-related cardiotoxicity using cardiac biomarkers.
    Stevens, PL, Lenihan DJ, Ky B, Warneke CL, Johnson MM, Abramson VG, Mayer IA, Adams PT, Campbell MG, Cheema PS, Moore DF, Yeshwant C, Carver JR, BFisch M, J Clin Oncol, 6/1/2014
  • Clinical risk prediction in anthracycline cardiotoxicity.
    Ky B, Wameke CL, Lenihan DJ, Cheema PS, Moore DF, Campbell MG, YeshwantC, Adams PT, Krone R, Carver JR, Nasta S, Svoboda J, Schuster SJ, Reddy NM, Patel SM, Rieber AG,..., J Clin Oncol, 5/1/2014
  • Factors asociated with loss of employment among metastatic patients.
    Tevaarwerk A, Lee JW, Sesto ME, Terhaar A, Smith ML, Cleeland CS, Wagner LI, Fisch M., J Clin Oncol, 5/1/2014
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Lectures

  • The use of optimal evidence-based chemotherapy (chemo) regimens in physician offices versus hospital outpatient facilities. 
    ASCO Annual Meeting 2019 - Chicago, IL - 6/2/2019
  • Teaching Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy to Solve Real Problems. 
    Chicago, IL - 11/11/2014
  • Pearls From the Lens of an Academic General Oncologist 
    MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX - 7/8/2014
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Other

  • Buoyancy: A model for self-reflection about stress and burnout in oncology providers. 
    Fisch, Michael J, ASCO
    1/1/2012
  • Mobile health applications for personal and professional use. 
    Fisch, Michael J, ASCO
    6/1/2011

Authored Content

  • Caring and Learning from Every Patient and Ourselves at ASCOJune 2019
  • Caring and Learning from Every Patient and Ourselves at ASCOJune 2019

Press Mentions

  • A First-of-Its-Kind Opportunity to Integrate Training in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Palliative Care
    A First-of-Its-Kind Opportunity to Integrate Training in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Palliative CareJune 10th, 2022
  • 10 Twitter Accounts to Follow for Biotech Updates
    10 Twitter Accounts to Follow for Biotech UpdatesJanuary 29th, 2021
  • Nutrition, Physical Activity Guidelines and Survival After Colon Cancer Diagnosis
    Nutrition, Physical Activity Guidelines and Survival After Colon Cancer DiagnosisApril 12th, 2018
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Committees

  • Member (through 2019), Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) 2016 - 2016
  • Member, Ad Hoc Quality Plan Committee 2013 - 2015
  • Member, Clinical Faculty Review (Promotion) Committee 2013 - 2015
  • Member, Co-Chair (2014), Patient Experience Steering Committee 2012 - 2015
  • Member, Physician Relations Faculty Advisory Board 2012 - 2015
  • Member (2008-2009, and 2012-2013), Credentialing Committee of the Medical Staff 2012 - 2013
  • Member, Executive Billing and Compliance Committee 2008 - 2011
  • Chair, Data Safety Monitoring Board, North American Brain Tumor Consortium, Chair, 1/2006−1/2009 2006 - 2009
  • Member, Graduate Medical Education Curriculum Committee 2006 - 2008
  • Member, MD Anderson Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Steering Committee 2005 - 2015
  • Chair, Editorial board, Oncolog: Report to Physicians 2005 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • AIM Websitehttps://aimspecialtyhealth.com/team/michael-j-fisch-md-mph-facp-faahpm-fasco/

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