Dr. Fishman is a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of young adults suffering from addictive diseases. He specializes in addiction medicine and the treatment of nicotine dependence. After graduating magna cum laude in biology from the University of Georgia, Dr. Fishman received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia where he also did an internship and residency training. A member of the Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Fraternities and the Golden Key National and Alpha Epsilon Delta premedical honor societies. Dr. Fishman was formerly the Associate Program Director of Adult Addiction Medicine Services, Director of Adult Addiction Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Services, and the Director of the Young Adults Program at Ridgeview Institute.

Certifications:
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1, 1987
MRO Certification, December, 1996
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), 2004 (cert. 006316)