Gene Fisher
Section Chief
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Bio
A proud native West Virginian, Dr. Fisher has been in the practice of Pediatric Critical Care since 1994, and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care since 2013. He is committed to providing empathetic, effective and efficient care for children and their families.
- LFISHER@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-4402
- M-139
Education
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MBA, Business Administration and Ma
Augusta University, 2019
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MD, Medicine
West Virginia University, 1988
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BS, Chemistry, General
West Virginia University, 1984
Certifications
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5018
Pediatric Critical Care
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RPED 5004
Pediatrics Critical Care
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
Teaching Interests
Dr Fisher enjoys teaching at the bedside on all topics related to Pediatric Organ failure and modern supportive therapies.
He also feels it is important to teach about patient/family dynamics and relaying difficult information in a clear and sensitive manner.
Dr Fisher has also been active in teaching Foundations of Leadership at multiple educational levels.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Clinical practice parameters for hemodynamic support of pediatric and neonatal septic shock: 2007 update from the American College of Critical Care Medicine, 2009
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A tale of two sisters, 2006
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Acute rhabdomyolysis complicating status asthmaticus in children: Case series and review, 2006
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Extracellular hsp70 levels in children with septic shock, 2005
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Cytokine response to diabetic ketoacidosis and its treatment, 2003
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dr Fisher is clinical interested in all forms of Pediatric Organ failure, with a special interest in Pediatric Respiratory Failure and modern forms of supportive care.
He also has a broad interest in Quality Improvement and in enhancing safe and effective care.
