About Me
As a preventive cardiologist at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on my patients’ lives by focusing on preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases. My philosophy of care revolves around open conversations with patients, fostering trust and rapport to ensure they feel supported and informed throughout their healthcare journey.
I specialize in preventive cardiology, with a particular focus on managing major risk factors such as elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, and diabetes. With extensive training and years of experience, I am committed to providing accurate diagnoses and comprehensive prevention care, which includes medication management, heart-healthy nutrition, and regular exercise programs.
Throughout my career, I have been part of the NYU Langone’s Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, a nationally recognized program known for its excellence in patient care and research. My work includes a federally-funded program aimed at reversing arterial damage caused by elevated cholesterol levels. This research has provided valuable insights into why certain clinical studies succeed or fail, ultimately enhancing patient care.
My journey into medicine was driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in the field of cardiovascular health. I was inspired by the opportunity to improve diagnoses and treatments for heart disease, and this passion continues to drive my commitment to patient care. I am honored to have received an award from the National Lipid Association for my “extraordinary expertise and contributions to the field of clinical lipidology,” reflecting my dedication to quality patient care.
Credentials
Positions
- Professor, Department of Cell Biology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Leon H. Charney Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Professor, Department of Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Professor, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Director, Bell Prog Vas Bio & Dis Prev & Res Ctr
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 1981
Education and Training
- Fellowship, NIH - National Institute of Health, Medical Genetics, 1984
- Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital, Gastroenterology, 1982
- PhD from Massachusetts Inst of Tech, 1982
- MPH from UNC-Chapel Hill, 1978
- Residency, Duke University Hospital, Pediatric Medicine, 1977
- MD from New York University, 1975
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire BCBS
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Cigna
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Emblem
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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GHI
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HIP
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Healthfirst
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Humana
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Local 1199
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MagnaCare
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Medicare
- Medicare
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MetroPlus
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MultiPlan/PHCS
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NYS Health Insurance Plan
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Oxford
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Railroad Medicare
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Tricare
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UHC
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UPN
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Edward A. Fisher, MD, MPH, PhD does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
NYU Langone Cardiology Associates
530 1st Avenue, HCC 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Research My Research
Interests
Atherosclerosis, Macrophages, Inflammation, Lipoproteins, Diabetes, Obesity
Research Summary
Molecular and immunologic determinants of the factors causing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease
Our laboratory has a longstanding interest in two major areas. One is the cell biology of the assembly and secretion of the macromolecular complexes that transport lipids (mainly triglycerides and cholesterol) made in the liver to other tissues, where they are used for a number of essential purposes. Some of the strongest risk factors for cardiovascular disease—the leading killer not just in the U.S., but worldwide—are related to the levels of certain lipoproteins in the blood. Thus, information about the mechanisms on how they are formed is of great value in understanding how to regulate the levels of the cardiovascular disease-causing lipoproteins. Recently, we have discovered factors that coregulate lipoprotein assembly and secretion and the formation of the types of lipid droplets that can accumulate to cause “fatty liver”, a serious and increasingly common health problem associated with obesity.
The other major research area is the underlying cause of cardiovascular disease, namely atherosclerosis, the buildup of cholesterol-filled cells that form plaques, such as in the coronary arteries. These plaques can rupture and cause a heart attack. We have pioneered mouse models of atherosclerosis and molecular approaches so that we can discover the key factors that will return a diseased artery back to a healthier state. We have discovered that reducing the levels in the blood of certain lipoproteins coupled with resolving the inflammation of the immune cells in the plaques is the optimal combination to achieve this. We are extending these studies to the molecular level to identify specific therapeutic targets as well as to human plaques and to clinically relevant conditions known to increase plaque inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes.
Research Interests Timeline
Publications
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Zahid, Sohail...
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, & vascular biology. 2025 Feb ; 45(2):e48-e62
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Arivazhagan, Lakshmi...
JJHEP reports : innovation in hepatology. 2025 Feb ; 7(2):101222
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Barnhart, Shelley...
Journal of lipid research. 2024 Dec 13; 100730