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Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neurophysiology
Stanford University School of Medicine (1977)
Professional interests include: neurofibromatosis, evoked potential test, electroencephalography (EEG)
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304

Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD is a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

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Office Locations

213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-7777
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300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305
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Evoked Potential Test

Evoked potential tests measure the brain's response to different stimuli, namely sight, sound, or sensation. The tests are commonly done to diagnose conditions like multiple sclerosis, migraines, and tumors, such as those in the brainstem or the ear canal. At the beginning of the test, a computer will be connected to the body using wires with patches and sensors, called electrodes. In addition to measuring and recording the body's electrical responses, this machine also shows the location of any nerve damage. There are four types of evoked potential tests:

  • Visual evoked potential, which tests how the brain reacts to visual stimuli. During the test, electrodes will be applied on the scalp and patients are shown a flashing checkerboard pattern. The electrical signals the patients' brain produces in response to the pattern will be recorded. This test is able to identify issues in the optic nerve and is a helpful tool in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, as optic nerve damage is an early sign of that disease.
  • Auditory evoked potential, which measures how the brain responds to sound. In this test, the electrodes will be applied on the earlobes and on the scalp. Different sounds, such as clicks and tones, will be played through headphones, and responses to those sounds will be recorded. Aside from hearing loss in children, this test also diagnoses acoustic neuromas, which are noncancerous tumors in the ear canal that affect hearing and balance.
  • Somatosensory evoked potential, which tests how well the brain communicates with the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Faint electrical signals will be sent through electrodes that are applied on the wrist or the back of the knee. Electrodes on the scalp will measure how long it takes for the brain to receive the signals. This evoked potential test is often used to diagnose multiple sclerosis. In addition, since it can identify spinal cord issues, it may also be given to individuals who experience numbness following a spinal injury.
  • Motor evoked potential, which measures how the motor pathways function. These pathways deliver signals from the brain and spinal cord to the motor neurons, which are specialized cells directly responsible for controlling muscles. The test uses a device to send magnetic or electrical pulses to any part of the body. Patient response will show if motor neurons can adequately receive signals from the brain and spinal cord. Because this test detects communication issues in the motor pathways, it is used to diagnose multiple sclerosis, as well as to evaluate stroke recovery.

Each test takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete, and can be done at the doctor's office. Application and removal of the electrodes do not hurt, but since they are placed on the scalp, patients should wash their hair with shampoo and avoid using conditioner or other hair products prior to the test.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 223
electroencephalography (EEG) 202
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 194
electroencephalography (EEG) 189
hospital care 96
inpatient care 96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 22
Less than 65 123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Dementia 18
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 223
electroencephalography (EEG) 120
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 148
Black 0
Hispanic 46
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 19
Less than 65 121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension 38
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 16
Dementia 14
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 244
electroencephalography (EEG) 121

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 220
Female 234
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 300
Black 0
Hispanic 80
Asian 30
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 26
Less than 65 242

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 19
Dementia 19
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 198
electroencephalography (EEG) 133

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 20
Less than 65 112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 25
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 214
electroencephalography (EEG) 62

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 133
Black 0
Hispanic 31
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 15
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 21
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG) and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 25
doctor visit 172
electroencephalography (EEG) 95

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 103
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 37
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 15
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 24
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG) 67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 29
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 46
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 19
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 40
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 35
Dementia 51
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG) 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 70
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 13
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 41
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 46
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 19
85 and over 14
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 35
Dementia 49
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 16
electroencephalography (EEG) 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 78
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 87
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 23
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 41
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 38
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG) 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 61
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 75
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 22
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 52
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Dementia 38
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2024 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG) 27

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 92
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 26
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 48
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 36
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Palo Alto, CA were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and ambulatory monitoring.

ambulatory monitoring 25
doctor visit 185
electroencephalography (EEG) 87
hospital care 57
inpatient care 57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 88
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 17
Non-Hispanic White 112
Hispanic 25
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 31
85 and over 16
Less than 65 73
65 to 74 52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Cancer 8
Dementia 28

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (1979)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (1983)

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic USA, Inc. $42,031 ACTIVA
$42,031
Medtronic, Inc. $7,200 VISUALASE
$2,700 		Percept
$2,700
$1,800
Gilead Sciences Inc $5,000
$5,000
Cochlear Americas $4,600 Cochlear
$4,600
Biogen, Inc. $1,341
$1,341
Other $1,187 VNS Therapy
$496 		Coils
$140 		Vimpat
$116 		POTIGA
$70 		APTIOM
$70 		Other
$295
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $38,025
Consulting Fee $17,536
Travel and Lodging $3,235
Food and Beverage $2,564

Research Payments

Dr. Robert Scott Fisher, MD, PhD has received 31 research payments totaling $275,542.

Biography

Dr. Robert Fisher sees patients in Palo Alto, CA. His medical specialties are neurophysiology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). On average, patients gave Dr. Fisher a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include evoked potential test, neurofibromatosis, and epilepsy. He is professionally affiliated with Stanford Health Care. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Fisher has received professional recognition including the following: Ambassador Award, International League Against Epilepsy; Annual International Clinical Research Award, American Epilepsy Society; and Best Doctors in America, Woodward and White.

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