Dr. James FishkinMD
at Sollis Health Coral Gables — Coral Gables, FL
About
Dr. James Fishkin serves as Regional Medical Director of South Florida for Sollis Health. He spent 28 years practicing emergency medicine at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles before joining Sollis. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Cornell University and his medical degree from Tufts Medical School. He completed his residency at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, focusing on trauma and critical care.
Dr. Fishkin chaired Cedars-Sinai's 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-acuity emergency care, disaster preparedness, and critical care intervention.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University (graduated with honors)
Medical School
Tufts Medical School
Residency
Emergency Medicine (Trauma and Critical Care), Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center
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 a strong fit for members who need high-acuity emergency and urgent care. His 28 years in trauma and critical care make him well-suited for complex or time-sensitive situations. Patients who want a clinician with deep disaster response and airway management expertise will find his background reassuring. He serves members across South Florida through the Sollis network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fishkin earned his medical degree from Tufts Medical School and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. His training focused on trauma and critical care. He spent 28 years as an emergency physician at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles before joining Sollis Health.
Dr. Fishkin serves as Regional Medical Director of South Florida for Sollis Health. In this role, he oversees clinical operations across the South Florida locations, including the Coral Gables center.
Yes. Dr. Fishkin chaired the Disaster Response Committee at Cedars-Sinai and led their Symposium for Emergency Medicine. He also served as the Lead for the LA Rams' Airway Management program during his time in Los Angeles.
Dr. Fishkin specializes in emergency medicine, with particular depth in trauma and critical care. His 28-year career at a major academic medical center gave him extensive experience across the full range of urgent and emergency presentations.
Dr. Fishkin graduated from Cornell University with honors before going on to earn his medical degree from Tufts Medical School.
Yes. Dr. Fishkin's emergency medicine expertise covers everything from routine urgent care to high-acuity emergencies. The Sollis model means members can access him for same-day visits, house calls, or 24/7 virtual care depending on the situation.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026