Dr. Fishman is originally from Southern California. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison for his undergraduate degree, where he majored in English Literature. He attended the University of Guadalajara for medical school, then attended NY Medical College completing his medical school education. Dr. Fishman completed his Neurology residency in Pittsburgh, at Allegheny General Hospital, where he then worked for nine years. While at Allegheny General, he was part of the telestroke and teleneurology teams. Dr. Fishman is board-certified in neurology, with an interest in vascular neurology. He enjoys spending time with family and swimming.