Gretchen Fisher, MD
Additional Locations
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Independence Family Hlth Ctr
Mail Code IN20
5001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.986.4000
- Fax:
- 216.986.4924
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.986.4000
- Fax:
- 216.986.4924
Treatment & Services
- Cesarean Birth (C-Section)
- Contraception
- General Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gynecology
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Services
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- OB/GYN Ultrasound
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and Family Maternity Center
- Section of General Gynecology
- Treatment of Fibroids
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Fibroids Treatment
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
- Amenorrhea
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Chlamydia Trachomatis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Fibroids
- Genital Warts
- Gonorrhea
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pregnancy
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginitis
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Appointed
1997
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Magee-Women's Hospital
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Pittsburgh,
PA
1997
Internship - Magee-Women's Hospital
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Pittsburgh,
PA
1994
Medical Education - Harvard University Medical School
Boston,
MA
1993
Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Chemistry
Cleveland,
OH
1989
Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialty Interests
General Obstetrics And Gynecology, Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Bacterial Vaginosis, Chlamydia Trachomatis, Dysmenorrhea, Ectopic Pregnancy, Genital Warts, Gonorrhea, Menopause, Ovarian Cysts, Pregnancy, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Vaginal Discharge, Vaginitis, Contraception, Tubal Ligation, Cesarean Birth (C-Section), Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Surgery
Awards & Honors
- 2011 Regional Operations Chairmans Award for Excellence in Patient Experience
Research & Publications
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204 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
91 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
Dr. Fisher was the kindest the doctor, she really listens and cares! She treated me with such respect and I truly appreciate that!
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
Dr Fisher took beyond our appointment alotted time to understand some of my conditions and diagnoses and was very thorough in her care!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024
Dr Fischer is one of the best doctors I ever had. Always kind and considerate. Treats me with respect and interested in what I say.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Very difficult to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fisher even a year in advance.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Dr. Fisher is awesome. She listens to your concerns and has constructive solutions.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Dr Fischer is kind, compassionate, and caring! She truly makes me feel heard and seen
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Absolutely love Dr Fisher - she makes you comfortable
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Dr. Fisher is awesome! She is very pleasant and compassionate. She is efficient in completing the exam, but it doesn't feel rushed and I feel very comfortable to ask questions.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
I have been blessed to have such a thorough provided like Dr Fisher and her attention to women's health. The Cleveland Clinic should appreciate how Dr Fisher represents the organization and the utmost care that she provides for her patients. She gives everyone her all.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
Dr Fischer was excellent
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
Excellent provider & excellent care
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
Dr. Fisher is the most genuine, caring person I know. She takes the time to listen and makes you feel comfortable. She is the best!
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
It's hard to get an appointment with Dr Fisher.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
I think Dr Fisher is the best doctor in the Clinic! She actually listens and cares!
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr. Fisher is fantastic. She makes me feel very comfortable and is able to discuss any concerns I have. She is caring and kind.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Gretchen Fisher is exceptional in the care and courtesy and friendliness she shows me. She's the BEST and I'm glad to be her patient. I have a lot of confidence in her.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
She is such a good doctor. She listens to my concerns and genuinely cares and tries to help in any way she can.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Dr Fisher is the best doctor ever! She has been so good to me for so many years and listens, problem solves and does not judge. Wish there were more doctors like her.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Dr. Gretchen Fisher is an amazing care provider! I feel blessed to have her on my care team. Not only is she an amazing doctor, but she is such a wonderful person as well! I'm very confident in the care I received from her. Thank you so much, Dr. Fisher!!!
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Dr. Fisher is an amazing provider. She makes me feel comfortable and at ease to ask her anything. She takes her time and does not rush and makes me feel important and that she truly cares about me.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Dr Fisher was so pleasant. She made me feel so comfortable asking questions and really knew my entire chart and history despite never meeting me.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Dr. Fisher is the best I love her.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Always quick response when I send messages. Whether it's Dr. Fisher or Linda.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
She was so knowledgeable and yet so kind and welcoming. I was able to ask her a ton questions and never felt rushed.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
Dr. Fischer is the BEST. She listens attentively and gave me time to talk. She was patient and explained all parts of the exam. She asked questions and offered feedback. Very sincere.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024
Dr. Fisher is a wonderful, caring, and friendly person. She is my favorite doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024
If you have an appointment I usually never have a problem. But if I have a problem and call the office or write an email to my Dr. I have had issues of someone else answering the email to my Dr or getting call backs with help for my problem.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
Dr. Fisher has always been one of the best doctors I've ever had. Although I moved 45 minutes away from Independence in 2020, I've continued to use her as my OB/GYN even through my pregnancy where I had numerous appointments a month. Dr. Fisher will always be a doctor that's worth going out of the way for. She provides a safe space for her patients and as a patient you can truly feel how much she cares.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
Dr Fischer is a kind and compassionate provider
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
She listened and explained everything so I understood
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
Dr Fisher is outstanding! She tool a lot of time with me. I drive from Youngstown to see her and it is definitely worth it!!
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
This visit was exceptional. I loved the way the doctor talked to me before the examination and after. She is not my regular doctor and yet she was attentive and informative.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Fisher is the best doctor I've ever seen. She absolutely felt put me first and I left feeling actually seen and not feeling like I was rushed through to hit a daily quota. She is so fantastic
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Fischer acts like she knows me personally, she is just great!
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
Dr. Fisher is phenomenal. She truly knows her patients and practices medicine with from a personal perspective.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Dr. Fisher is amazing. She makes me feel she really cares about my health. She is always friendly and patient. I never feel rushed. She is thorough and knowledgeable. Especially for this type of appointment which can sometimes be uneasy, she helps makes the situation feel comfortable and gives me confidence in the best treatment.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
I love Dr. Fisher! She is a kindhearted and thoughtful doctor. No one enjoys having to go to the doctor per se, but she is a delight to see and really takes her time going over any concerns I have.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
Dr. Fisher is fantastic!!!!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Dr Fisher is the best!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Fisher's nurse was awesome and made me feel so at ease as did Dr. Fisher. A totally positive visit.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Fisher is a consummate professional and a compassionate caregiver. She displays active listening skills, concern for the patient, empathy, and kindness. She ensures all questions and concerns are addressed. I would highly recommend Dr. Fisher for any patient in need of obstetric care.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
This was my first experience with Dr. Fisher and she was wonderful. She spent so much time with me and listened to me and explained everything very clearly.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024
Very happy to see my doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr. Fisher is wonderful but trying to get an appointment is a nightmare. Thankfully she's worth it!
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Gretchen Fisher. She is an absolutely wonderful and caring physician and person and always, always puts me at ease. She's the best!
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Fisher and her staff are the best! Caring, compassionate, everything that puts a patient at east.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Fisher has been my physician for over 20 years. Here genuine concern and caring about me as a person has kept me here with her this long. In my heart, she is like family. She has seen me through a lot and has always cared about my treatments. Her staff is also the best. They all work together so well.
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Dr. Fisher is outstanding which is why it is so difficult to get appointments with her.
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Dr Fischer has always been great and takes my health very seriously, going the extra mile when needed!
Reviewed on May 8, 2024
Excellent doctor one that gives time, listens, shares and makes one feel at ease.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Dr. Fisher is a great listener and well-versed in her profession.
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
Dr. Fisher is always an outstanding provider. She is very personable and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
As an older patient and breast cancer surviver I had health questions and concerns. Dr. Fisher is great at explaining the science behind why certain symptoms occur.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
Dr Fisher is so hard to see because of her schedule - but worth it to get to see her specifically.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
Dr Fisher is able to connect well with patients she only sees once a year. She is the reason I stay with the Clinic for my health care.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Fisher is the best example of a physician who truly cares about her patients. She always puts me at ease, answers my questions and offers support.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
She is a amazing doctor
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
Love Dr Fisher. She listens and shows empathy. Very caring dr who loves what she does and it shows
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Dr. Fisher is outstanding. I have been going to her for 25 years and she is wonderful as a person and a doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024
Dr Fisher is not a 5, she's a 10!!!! I've been seeing her for a long time and she only gets better! I'm very grateful to have her as my doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
The only issue I have is, getting a yearly appt. with Dr. Fisher is a horrible experience. You have to call around 2 a.m. to get in with her for the next year. If you wait its impossible to get an appt. She's just that good!
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
Love Dr. Fisher, office staff very nice.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
Dr. Fisher is amazing! She has made this first pregnancy much easier and has been willing to walk with me through it. Her support is unmatchable. She answers all my questions thoroughly, quickly responds, and makes herself available. She listens to you and her feedback medically has been so helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
Dr. Fisher takes the time to review my chart ahead of my appointment so the visit isn't spent recapping, it's actually spent discussing current concerns and the plan moving forward.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
She is great
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
Dr. Fisher is extremely thorough and truly listens to concerns and answers questions completely. She is wonderful.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
Dr Fisher is the best doctor I have ever had. She is kind, compassionate, and takes time to really listen and connect.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
My original annual appointment with Dr. Fisher was cancelled by her office, and no rescheduled appointment was available for about 3-4 months. I wish they could have somehow fit me in earlier, but it worked out.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
Only superlatives for Dr. Fisher! I'm grateful to be in the care of a doctor who listens carefully and respectfully, takes the time needed to address every issue, clearly explains medical terms and jargon, and shows genuine caring for and interest in her patients. Thank you, Dr. Fisher!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
Dr. Fischer always presents a warm & friendly environment and it is obvious that she has genuine concern for her patients!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024
Dr. Fisher is fantastic ! She's been my doctor over 25 years. She is clear about telling me everything that is going on. The care for her patients is fantastic. Patient and kind and informative. I just love the entire office.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024
I appreciate all that Dr. Fischer does to connect, listen, and develop solutions. She is a caring physician with expertise.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Fisher takes time to discuss things with you. She shows concern and care for her patients.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Fisher is kind and smart and I respect her. I feel very fortunate to have her as my physician. She listens to any concerns or questions I have and makes sure I am comfortable and clear with her answers/advice. I feel she cares about my health.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
She was very informative on condition and treatment for the condition
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Fisher did a great job including me in my care and decision making. Love her!!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Dr, Fisher is an excellent physician. I am very grateful to be one of her patients.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024
Sadly she is not taking new patients per receptionist. My sister was looking
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024
I wish all my doctors would be as fantastic as Dr. Fisher
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
I loved Dr. Fisher! This was my first appt. With her and it felt like her and I knew each other for so long. She made me feel comfortable and at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
I had recommended my friend to Dr. Fisher
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
My visit with Dr. Fisher is always a pleasant and caring experience. She always helps me to feel at ease and is very supportive and thorough with my questions and concerns. I am so very grateful that she is my doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Fisher is the best! Always makes me feel at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Fisher is the best physician I have ever had! She is warm and friendly and makes me at ease besides being so smart and credentialed. The Cleveland Clinic is so fortunate to have Dr. Fisher!!!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
Dr. Fisher was very thorough.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Dr. Fisher is wonderful! She is very caring and always follows up with any concerns. I won't see anyone else for gynecology concerns.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Dr. G.Fisher is an excellent physician and her level of care is first class
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. Fisher is a truly caring person who takes the time to talk make you feel at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr. Fisher always provides me with a very pleasant and thorough checkup. I could not ask for a better gynecologist. She is amazing.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr. Fisher is the best on all accounts. She's very approachable and makes you feel comfortable. She's the best Dr. I've encountered at the clinic.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
Dr.Fisher is the most caring and informative doctor I have ever seen. She truly shows compassion and does not rush the appointment. I can tell she really cares for me as a patient.