Dr. Phillip FisherMD

Family Medicine

at MDVIP - Phillip H. Fisher, MD — Sylvania, OH

About

Dr. Phillip H. Fisher has practiced family medicine in the Toledo area for over four decades. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1973. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo in 1977. His internship and family medicine residency both took place at The Toledo Hospital, finishing in 1980.

Dr. Fisher holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. He served as Medical Director of the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety from 1982 to 2014. He also held a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Family Practice at the Medical College of Ohio from 1981 to 1995. Toledo recognized him as its Best Family Physician in 2024. He believes in combining conventional and complementary therapies to treat the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Outside the office, he enjoys piano, hiking, gardening, cooking with a focus on nutrition, and travel.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Washington University, St. Louis, MO — Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 1973

Medical School

Medical College of Ohio at Toledo — Doctorate of Medicine 1977

Residency

Family Medicine, The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH 1978-1980

Additional Training

Internship: The Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH 1977-1978

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine
Fellow, American Academy of Family Practice

Who is Dr. Fisher right for?

Dr. Fisher suits adults who want a physician focused on prevention and long-term wellness. He works well with patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes. Patients who value an integrative approach, one that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual health, will find his philosophy a strong match. Those who want reliable after-hours access and same- or next-day appointments benefit most from his practice model.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Fisher treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine. His clinical focus includes chronic disease management for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He also emphasizes preventive care and integrative medicine to support long-term health.

Dr. Fisher combines conventional medical therapies with complementary approaches to address the whole person. He considers physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health when building a care plan. His goal is to promote longevity and quality of life, not simply manage symptoms.

Yes. Dr. Fisher holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries the designation of Fellow in the American Academy of Family Practice.

Dr. Fisher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo in 1977. He completed both his internship and his family medicine residency at The Toledo Hospital, finishing in 1980. His undergraduate degree in psychology came from Washington University in St. Louis.

Yes. Dr. Fisher makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Patients can contact him directly when concerns arise outside of normal office hours.

Yes. Toledo named Dr. Fisher its Best Family Physician in 2024. He also held a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment at the Medical College of Ohio and served as Medical Director of the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety for over three decades.

Dr. Fisher sees adult patients across a wide age range. He works especially well with patients who prioritize prevention, those managing chronic conditions, and individuals seeking a whole-person approach to their health.

Dr. Fisher builds each care relationship around trust and education. He works to help patients understand their health and take an active role in their wellness. He creates personalized plans tailored to each patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026