Kirsten Fisher, M.D.
About Kirsten Fisher, M.D.
Kirsten Fisher, M.D., is a Neurohospitalist at Scripps Health in La Jolla Shores, California, with a background in Vascular Neurology and Neuro-Ophthalmology research.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Kirsten Fisher, M.D., is currently serving as a Neurohospitalist at Scripps Health in La Jolla Shores, California. In this on-site role, Dr. Fisher is involved in the care of patients with neurological conditions requiring hospitalization. Her responsibilities include diagnosing, managing, and treating neurological disorders, ensuring comprehensive care for inpatients.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Before joining Scripps Health, Kirsten Fisher, M.D., worked at Stanford University, where she completed a Fellowship in Vascular Neurology from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, she served as a Neurology Resident from 2018 to 2022, gaining extensive experience in the field of neurology. These roles equipped her with specialized skills in both general neurology and vascular neurology.
Vascular Neurology Fellowship
Kirsten Fisher, M.D., completed a fellowship in Vascular Neurology at Stanford University. This advanced training expanded her expertise in treating patients with cerebrovascular conditions such as stroke and other blood vessel disorders affecting the brain. The fellowship provided her with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in managing acute and chronic vascular neurological conditions.
Educational Background
Kirsten Fisher, M.D., earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Prior to medical school, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, achieving a double major in Integrative Biology and Anthropology from 2006 to 2010. Her academic foundation spans both complex biological systems and human cultural studies, which informs her holistic approach to medicine.
Research and Clinical Coordination Roles
Dr. Fisher has held various research and clinical coordination roles throughout her career. She worked in neuro-ophthalmology research at the Doheny Eye Institute from 2016 to 2017 and served as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) from 2011 to 2013. These roles involved conducting clinical research and coordinating studies that contributed to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.