Dr. James FishkinMD
at Sollis Health Boca Raton Center — Boca Raton, FL
About
Dr. James Fishkin brings 28 years of emergency medicine experience to Sollis Health as Regional Medical Director of South Florida. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University with honors before going on to Tufts Medical School. His residency training in Emergency Medicine took place at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, where he specialized in trauma and critical care.
Dr. Fishkin built much of his career at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. During that time, he chaired the Cedars Disaster Response Committee and led their Symposium for Emergency Medicine. He also served as Lead for the LA Rams' Airway Management program. His background spans high-stakes clinical environments, from mass casualty preparedness to elite sports medicine support. At the Boca Raton center, he applies that depth of experience to urgent and emergency care for members.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University (with honors)
Medical School
Tufts Medical School
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center (specializing in trauma and critical care)
Additional Training
Chaired Cedar's Disaster Response Committee and Symposium for EM; Lead for the LA Rams' Airway Management
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fishkin right for?
Dr. Fishkin is well suited for members who want an ER-trained physician managing their urgent and emergency needs. Adults dealing with acute illness, injury, or complex medical situations benefit from his trauma and critical care background. His experience with high-acuity cases makes him a strong fit for patients who want fast, decisive clinical thinking. Members seeking a physician with deep emergency medicine expertise will find that in Dr. Fishkin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. James Fishkin trained in Emergency Medicine at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, specializing in trauma and critical care. He graduated from Cornell University with honors and earned his medical degree from Tufts Medical School. He spent 28 years practicing emergency medicine at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles before joining Sollis Health.
Dr. Fishkin serves as Regional Medical Director of South Florida at Sollis Health. In that role, he oversees clinical operations at the Boca Raton center. He brings nearly three decades of emergency medicine leadership to the position.
Yes. Dr. Fishkin served as Lead for the LA Rams' Airway Management program during his time in Los Angeles. This role placed him in charge of airway protocols for an NFL team, reflecting his expertise in high-stakes emergency care.
Dr. Fishkin specializes in emergency medicine with a focus on trauma and critical care. He treats urgent and emergency conditions across a wide range of presentations. His training and career prepared him to handle everything from acute injuries to complex medical emergencies.
Yes. Dr. Fishkin chaired the Cedars Disaster Response Committee and led their Symposium for Emergency Medicine. These roles placed him at the center of institutional emergency preparedness and education in one of the country's top hospital systems.
Dr. Fishkin completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. He focused on trauma and critical care during that training. LA County/USC is one of the nation's busiest trauma centers, giving him exposure to high-volume, high-acuity cases early in his career.
Dr. Fishkin practiced emergency medicine for 28 years at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles before joining Sollis Health. That tenure makes him one of the most experienced emergency physicians in the Sollis network.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026