About Miller Fisher
Lived 1913 – 2012 (aged 98). Miller Fisher was a Canadian neurologist and physician.
Charles Miller Fisher (December 5, 1913, Waterloo, Ontario – April 14, 2012, Albany, New York) was a Canadian neurologist whose notable contributions include the first detailed descriptions of lacunar strokes, the identification of transient ischemic attacks as stroke precursors, the identification of the link between carotid atherosclerosis and stroke, and the description of a variant form of Guillain–Barré syndrome which bears his name. He contributed greatly towards the current use of anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.
Personal life C. Miller Fisher was married to Doris M. Fisher for 68 years until her death in 2008. He had two sons and one daughter.
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Who was Miller Fisher?
Canadian doctor, neurologist, pathologist
When was Miller Fisher born?
Miller Fisher was born on 5 December 1913 in Waterloo.
When did Miller Fisher die?
Miller Fisher died on 14 April 2012 in Albany.
What was Miller Fisher's occupation?
Miller Fisher was a neurologist and physician.
What nationality was Miller Fisher?
Miller Fisher was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Miller Fisher. https://biography.guide/miller-fisher/
MLA: "Miller Fisher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/miller-fisher/.
Chicago: "Miller Fisher." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/miller-fisher/.
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