About
Dr. Benjamin Fischer earned his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in 1994, graduating Summa Cum Laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors and the CRC Press Prize for Excellence in Chemistry. D. from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2000. S. Navy Medical Corps on Whidbey Island, WA.
C. before settling in Raleigh in 2007. He joined Raleigh Medical Group as a partner and created the Raleigh Wellness Project, a collaboration among patients, the YMCA, and WakeMed physicians. He also served as a hospitalist at Rex Hospital and as team doctor for NC State athletics. The North Carolina Medical Society named him a finalist for NC Doctor of the Year in 2015. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and founded Fischer Clinic to build a more direct relationship with his patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tufts University, Medford, MA, B.A. (1994), Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, CRC Press Prize for Excellence in Chemistry
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (2000)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (2000-2003); Chief Resident 2004
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fischer right for?
Dr. Fischer is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, chronic kidney disease, or depression. Patients who want a board-certified internist with deep roots in hospital and community medicine will find his background compelling. He also serves patients dealing with sports injuries, back injuries, and weight management. His focus on prevention and direct patient relationships suits adults who want thorough, unhurried care from a physician who knows them well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fischer specializes in internal medicine, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. He treats chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, chronic kidney disease, depression, migraines, gout, and obesity. He also manages sports injuries and back injuries.
Yes. Dr. Fischer holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and served as Chief Resident in 2004.
D. from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX in 2000. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia, where he later served as Chief Resident.
Yes. The North Carolina Medical Society named Dr. Fischer a finalist for NC Doctor of the Year in 2015. He has also served as team doctor for NC State athletics throughout his time in Raleigh.
Yes. C. and Rex Hospital in Raleigh. That hospital experience informs how he coordinates care for members who need inpatient treatment.
Yes. Dr. Fischer can admit and care for members in the hospital at no additional physician charge. This continuity means your own doctor manages your care whether you are in the clinic or the hospital.
Dr. Fischer focuses on adult medicine and sees patients dealing with both chronic disease management and acute care needs. He also serves as team doctor for NC State athletics, reflecting his experience with sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026