David A. Fishman, M.D.

Dr. David Fishman is a board certified Obstetrics & Gynecology specializing in Gynecologic Oncology practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Flushing, New York. He received his medical degree from Texas Technology Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed his Obstetrics & Gynecology residency in 1994. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology with a sub-certification in Gynecologic Oncology. He serves as the director of Cancer Center, vice chairman of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and director of gynecologic Oncology. He is an internationally recognized gynecologic oncologist, known for his innovative research on the regulation of ovarian metastasis and the development of new methods for risk assessment and detection of early stage ovarian carcinoma.

Dr. Fishman established The National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program in 1999 with funding from the National Cancer Institute and philanthropic organizations. He has authored over 230 scientific papers, abstracts, book chapters and several books on gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Fishman’s research has received awards from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, Society of Gynecologic Investigation, and the Berlex Foundation. He has served as an editor for multiple journals, including _Gynecologic Oncology,_and he is now an editor and ad hoc reviewer for 43 medical and scientific journals. Dr. Fishman is a member of national and international cancer institute study sections from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and Centers for Disease Control to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a member of many medical and honor societies and patient advocacy groups including the American Gynecologic and Obstetrical Society, American Cancer Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Dr. Fishman is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital located in Flushing, New York.