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Dr. David John Fischer MD
Dr. David John Fischer, MD passed away on August 24, 2023 in his home in Potomac, Maryland. He was 80 years old. Born November 15, 1942 in New York City, Dr. Fischer attended Stuyvesant high school, Cornell University and New York Medical College. He moved to Washington, DC in 1969 to complete his medical residency at the National Institute of Mental Health, and served as a major in the US Public Health Service. Dr. Fischer practiced psychiatry in Washington, DC for over 50 years, both in private practice and on staff at the Washington Hospital Center. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Fischer, his son, Ian Fischer of Los Angeles, CA, his daughter, Nicole Fischer Luterman, his son-in-law, Stephen Luterman and his grandchildren, Chloe and Harrison Luterman of New York City. Services private.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Fischer
Jan Williams
August 26, 2024
Dr. Fischer you will forever be apart of my life and your daughter's beautiful words have come to light Your soul is forever wrapped in the living . I am truly thankful for that I miss you so much.
K Knight
August 19, 2024
Dr. Fischer was a wonderful doctor. A very gentle and patient man. I truly miss him.
Beverly Goldsmith
June 24, 2024
I´m sending my deepest condolences and sympathy. Dr. Fischer was my psychiatrist and friend of over 20+ years. He was a great doctor and always there when needed. He helped me thru some of my darkest times.
Dr. Fischer was straightforward not missing a beat. He was a great listener and understood me very much. He always made me feel easy and I could talk about everything to him. He was very trustworthy and this is a lot about his character. He helped me thru several surgeries, death of family members and life challenges. When going to is office it was like home to me. I felt calm and relaxed. He had this energy about him that would just lift my spirit. He knew when I was troubled and stressed, which he pin-pointed right from the time our session started. Not only was he a good doctor, but a friend as well.
We talked about everything travel, work experiences, tv shows, food and especially family. He loved his family very, very much. We talked about our grandchildren and how much they were growing up.
I miss our visits, his help, the conversations, and most of all the trust. He was the best, he changed my life helping my thru 20+ years of therapy. God put him in my life for ALL the reasons. You will be missed.
Colette
April 25, 2024
Sending my deepest sympathies. Dr. Fischer was my psychiatrist of 13 years, only 5 of which I lived in DC. I kept him as my psychiatrist and would travel back for the remaining 8 years we had together while living in Philadelphia. He was the best there is. There is no other Dr. like him. He was almost a fatherly figure in a way. He helped me through the cancer diagnosis and treatment of my newborn child. He helped me through two pregnancies with my medications. He was a sounding board. A great man and loved his family. He talked so much about his beloved grandchildren. I miss our endless talks of love of travel and food. I will miss his cool eclectic office and his love of interior design and art. But most importantly YOU are missed Dr. Fischer
Colette
John Dende
February 16, 2024
(Brief grammatical correction, Lorraine)
Dr Fischer was like a wise father and mentor to me for over 30 years, guiding me through deaths and losses, marriages, careers, and major life decisions. For years, I´ve had the privilege of seeing or speaking with him every week. He was my most trusted confidante. He was my Virgil.
Dr. Fischer was a straight-shooting, no nonsense, healer who brilliantly used humor and storytelling that was engaging and memorable; one always left his presence somehow wiser and feeling understood, and fortified to face life´s challenges.
His impact is immeasurable, but the ripples of his wisdom and his humanity and his presence impact myself, and those whom I have the privilege to touch in my practice and my life.
He studied under the giants in his field. He treated the high and the low, the homeless, and the disenfranchised, those of high status and those of power, and thus brought a breadth of understanding and ability to reach and heal so many with a virtuosity that few can attain.
He was a good man, a very good man. And I just miss his bright spark, his unique "Dr Fischer" take on things (life, politics, family, movies, everything ) -that humor, those stories, and those "tough talks" that you could count on and trust with your life.
It has been an honor and a privilege to know such a great man.
JD
John Dende
February 16, 2024
Dr Fischer was like a wise father and mentor to me for over 30 years, guiding me through deaths and losses, marriages, careers, and major life decisions. For years, I´ve had the privilege of seeing or speaking with him every week. He was my most trusted confidante. He was my Virgil.
Dr. Fischer was a straight-shooting, no nonsense, healer who brilliantly used humor and storytelling that was engaging and memorable; one always left his presence somehow wiser and feeling understood, and fortified to face life´s challenges.
His impact is immeasurable, but the ripples of his wisdom and his humanity and his presence impact myself, and those whom I have the privilege to touch in my practice and my life.
He studied under the giants in his field. He treated the high and the low, the homeless, and the disenfranchised, those of high status and those of power, and thus brought a breadth of understanding and ability reach and heal so many with a virtuosity that few can attain.
He was a good man, a very good man. And I just miss his bright spark, his unique "Dr Fischer" take on things (life, politics, family, movies, everything ) -that humor, those stories, and those "tough talks" that you could count on and trust with your life.
It has been an honor and a privilege to know such a great man.
JD
Dr Fischer was like a wise father and mentor to me for over 30 years, guiding me through deaths and losses, marriages, careers, and major life decisions. For years, I´ve had the privilege of seeing or speaking with him every week. He was my most trusted confidante. He was my Virgil.
Dr. Fischer was a straight-shooting, no nonsense, healer who brilliantly used humor and storytelling that was engaging and memorable; one always left his presence somehow wiser and feeling understood, and fortified to face life´s challenges.
His impact is immeasurable, but the ripples of his wisdom and his humanity and his presence impact myself, and those whom I have the privilege to touch in my practice and my life.
He studied under the giants in his field. He treated the high and the low, the homeless, and the disenfranchised, those of high status and those of power, and thus brought a breadth of understanding and ability reach and heal so many with a virtuosity that few can attain.
He was a good man, a very good man. And I just miss his bright spark, his unique "Dr Fischer" take on things (life, politics, family, movies, everything ) -that humor, those stories, and those "tough talks" that you could count on and trust with your life.
It has been an honor and a privilege to know such a great man.
JD
Dr Fischer was like a wise father and mentor to me for over 30 years, guiding me through deaths and losses, marriages, careers, and major life decisions. For years, I´ve had the privilege of seeing or speaking with him every week. He was my most trusted confidante. He was my Virgil.
Dr. Fischer was a straight-shooting, no nonsense, healer who brilliantly used humor and storytelling that was engaging and memorable; one always left his presence somehow wiser and feeling understood, and fortified to face life´s challenges.
His impact is immeasurable, but the ripples of his wisdom and his humanity and his presence impact myself, and those whom I have the privilege to touch in my practice and my life.
He studied under the giants in his field. He treated the high and the low, the homeless, and the disenfranchised, those of high status and those of power, and thus brought a breadth of understanding and ability reach and heal so many with a virtuosity that few can attain.
He was a good man, a very good man. And I just miss his bright spark, his unique "Dr Fischer" take on things (life, politics, family, movies, everything ) -that humor, those stories, and those "tough talks" that you could count on and trust with your life.
It has been an honor and a privilege to know such a great man.
JD
Tanya Satinsky
November 25, 2023
sorry for your loss. he was a very good doctor. blessings. tanya, daisy and juan.
Pamela Morris
October 26, 2023
Uncle Dave inspired me to be a therapist. What a light of energy he always was.. Love him. May he rest in peace and love.
Chris Rowe
September 18, 2023
Dr. David Fischer
was my psychiatrist for the past 6 years. He was more than a doctor-though the best physician I have ever had. He was a sage, paternalistic, no nonsense, humorous, companionate and kind. Dr. Fischer was an excellent doctor and even more so, a very good man. I miss him but will relish and rely on my memory of his wisdom, encouragement and warmth; as he rests in peace with the Lord. Thank you and your wife for your kindness always.
With loving thoughts and sincere condolences to the entire Fischer family.
Chris Rowe
Former patient
September 13, 2023
Dr. Fischer was a great psychiatrist, and I always enjoyed our sessions. He was tremendously helpful to me during some difficult times. He will be missed.
ZY
September 13, 2023
My deepest condolences. Dr. Fischer was an excellent physician. His sharp wit, wisdom and empathy helped me through a difficult part of my life and I´ll forever be grateful to Jim´s
K Knight
September 7, 2023
My deepest sympathies. He will be greatly missed. He was my doctor but I really feel I lost someone so much closer.
Melissa Carter-Borchers
September 3, 2023
I wanted to offer my deepest condolences to Mrs. Fischer and family. While I didn´t know Dr. Fischer personally, he was a very caring and knowledgeable doctor of mine years ago when I lived in the Virginia area. I just relocated to Virginia last year, and was happy to see he was still practicing. I´d just talked to him a couple of weeks ago, and saddened to hear of his passing.
LHP, M.D.
August 30, 2023
Over the years Dr. Fischer's patients have had nothing but good things to say about him. He was a mensch. Rest in Peace.
Alex Buffington
August 30, 2023
My condolences to the Fischer family. I have fond memories of Mr. Fischer from my high school days with Ian. May he RIP.
Nicole Fischer Luterman
August 29, 2023
We love and miss you, Dad. May your soul be forever wrapped in the living.
JDT
August 28, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Fischer's passing. He was a knowledgeable, kind-hearted physician that always listened and gave honest, down-to-earth advice. We talked about both of our families many times, and he loved his very, very much.
My condolences to his wife, kids and grandkids.
Jan Williams
August 26, 2023
My condolences to the family.I will always be forever grateful and thankful for you Dr. Fischer you went above and beyond. Rest in Peace your work is done ( Well Done) Jan Williams
Nancy Barskey
August 25, 2023
This is Nancy Barskey ... my deepest warmest condolences to your loss Lorraine. May you find the light in the days to come. I send hugs. Despite the decades that have slipped by.
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