Pediatrics
Ryan Fischer, MD
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Chief, Section of Hepatology & Transplantation; Director, Liver Care Center; Medical Director, Liver Transplant Program
Dr. Ryan Thomas Fischer is a board-certified pediatric transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist specializing in complex liver disorders in children at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He serves as Chief of the Section of Hepatology & Transplantation, Director of the Liver Care Center, and Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program, focusing primarily on pediatric patients requiring liver transplantation, including those with combined heart-liver transplants and liv
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- UPMC Medical Education — Fellowship, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology, 2008 - 2009
- UPMC Medical Education — Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2005 - 2008
- Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University — Residency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
- University of Nebraska College of Medicine — M.D., 2002
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
2023-2024 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Chief, Section of Hepatology & Transplantation
- Director, Liver Care Center
- Medical Director, Liver Transplant Program
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Languages
English
Experience
24+ years in practice