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Laura H. Fisher, MD Lancaster Family Allergy
Where do you practice and why did you settle in your present location or community?
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I practice allergy, asthma, and immunology at Lancaster Family Allergy, Lancaster, PA. I grew up in York County, was an undergraduate at Princeton, and went to medical school at Penn State Hershey where I met my husband. I did my residency training and allergy fellowship at Hershey, as well. I always wanted to settle in Central Pa, but my husband wisely did not want to live on the same street as all of my family members in York, so Lancaster was a good distance. We live on a small farm with multiple animals. I met my future great friend and current partner, Amanda Bittner, at a lecture on allergies to vaccines while I was still a fellow, and I connected with her and her group when I was ready to practice. We opened our own office four years ago to balance our similar practicing styles with motherhood.
What are your hobbies and interests when you’re not working? I am always working, like every other physician I know, with office work, CMEs, and volunteer commitments. However, I enjoy gardening, skiing (I am the slowest in my family now, though), and would like to get back into horseback riding (much harder to get myself on a horse now than when I was in my 20s). For what reason(s) did you become a member of the Lancaster City & County Medical Society and what do you value most about your membership? I was encouraged to join LCCMS by some other young physicians. Both that and my work with the state allergy board have shown me the importance of advocating for our profession and our patients. Although physicians are extremely busy with personal and work-related commitments, many decisions made in our state and our country are happening without us. Involvement is very important.
What do you like best about practicing medicine? I enjoy private practice in Lancaster because of all the interesting people that I meet. I can play with babies and get some mind-blowing stories from older patients. People are allergic to a lot of really weird stuff. I feel like I am constantly learning. Are you involved in any community, non-profit, or professional organizations? If so, please list he groups: Besides Lancaster City & County Medical Society, I sit on the Pennsylvania Allergy and Asthma Association Board. I like to be active with my daughters, Anna (8) and Lily (6). I am a recent Daisy Girl Scout
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