Prof. Dr. Andrew Fishman is a board-certified adult and pediatric otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, and face plastic surgeon from the United States. He brings over 30 years of experience in advanced head and neck reconstructive surgery, laser microsurgery, minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, and academic leadership. He is widely renowned for his pioneering work in the development of surgical lasers, and he presently works as a consultant at Sava Memorial Hospital in Belgrade, Serbia, as part of the multidisciplinary transgender care team.
Dr. Fishman has authored a substantial body of peer‑reviewed literature, academic lectures, and textbook chapters, including seminal work on CO₂ laser fiber microsurgery and optical neural stimulation. His US National Institute of Health (NIH)- and industry-supported research has led to the development of innovative surgical lasers and refined laser safety protocols.
At Sava Memorial Hospital—a regional leader in gender-affirming surgery—Dr. Fishman contributes advanced reconstructive support to both MTF and FTM patients, applying his experience in craniofacial nerve, vocal tract, and soft-tissue surgeries. His interest in vocal feminization and deepening surgery reflects a commitment to expanding trans-specific surgical pathways using precise, evidence-based techniques in collaboration with global leaders.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Fishman lectures internationally and trains surgeons in Europe, South Asia, and the U.S. through AFMedico, his global medical consultancy promoting U.S. standards of care worldwide.
