William Fischer MD
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Chief, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
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2900 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Summary
- Dr. William Fischer is a Cardiac Surgeon located in Milwaukee, WI, specializing in Adult Cardiac Surgery including valvular heart disease, structural heart interventions, and coronary artery bypass grafting. He graduated in 2010 from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and is currently a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center since 2018. Dr. Fischer has experience in treating conditions such as coronary artery disease, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, and tricuspid valve disease. His research includes publications on topics like TAVR interventions and unusual cases, contributing to reputable journals and garnering citations in the field.
Education & Training
University of Minnesota/St John's HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 2019 - 2022
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2018 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2018 - 2019
IA State Medical License 2015 - 2017
IL State Medical License 2013 - 2015
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Unveiling the Transverse Fold: An Underrecognized Cause of Severe Aortic Regurgitation.Hinduja Nallamala, Patrycja Galazka, William Fischer, Lindsay Schmidt, Renuka Jain
CASE. 2026-01-01 - 12 citationsEndovascular Treatment of Right Heart Masses Utilizing the AngioVac System: A 6-Year Single-Center Observational Study.Aashish Katapadi, Lauren Richards, William J. Fischer, Suhail Allaqaband, Tanvir Bajwa
Journal of Interventional Cardiology. 2021-10-31 - 4 citationsPercutaneous Removal of Epicardial Pacing Wire: Nidus for Infective EndocarditisThomas L. Wilson, Lauren Richards, Tanvir Bajwa, Patrycja Galazka, Arshad Jahangir
CASE. 2021-10-01
Press Mentions
How a ‘Heart in a Box’ Device Is Making HistoryFebruary 23rd, 2023
Man meets nurse, EMT who saved his life at airportOctober 23rd, 2020- “I Feel like a New Person”: Heart Transplant at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center Transforms Milwaukee Man’s LifeMay 12th, 2026
External Links
- Aurora Medical Grouphttps://care.aurorahealthcare.org/doctors/william-j-fischer-milwaukee-cardiothoracic-surgery-2
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