Nexus Specialty Hospital in The Woodlands Welcomes New Medical Director of Neurology

June 26, 2008

Stanley P. Fisher, MD, recently joined Nexus Specialty Hospital as the new medical director for its neurology division.

Dr. Fisher joins Nexus from HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital and its Center for Neurological Research and Recovery, where he serves as the medical director. He also serves as the co-director of the Methodist Neurological Institute’s Movement Disorders and Neurorehabilitation Center. Prior, he worked as a staff neurologist for the Methodist Hospital.

“Dr. Fisher brings a vast array of knowledge and experience gained at some of Houston’s top medical facilities,” said John W. Cassidy, MD, president, CEO, and chief medical officer, for Nexus Health Systems. “We are extremely pleased to welcome his talents to Nexus Specialty Hospital and believe he will be a great addition to our team.”

As medical director, Dr. Fisher will direct medical care and participate in the patient care management system of specialty neurology services at Nexus Specialty Hospital. He also will oversee integration of the hospital’s programs with the specialized solutions offered in conjunction with Touchstone Neurorecovery Center at the new Touchstone Program at Nexus Specialty Hospital located on the hospital’s campus in The Woodlands, TX.

Born and raised in the Ukraine, Dr. Fisher received his Doctor of Medicine from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine and his Bachelor’s degree in biology, cognitive neuroscience, and French from Temple University, both in Philadelphia. He performed a fellowship in movement disorders as well as his residency at the University of Texas – Houston.

Dr. Fisher is board certified in Neurology and is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the North American Neuromodulation Society, the Harris County, Houston, and Texas neurological societies, and the American Academy of Neurology.