J. Rush Fisher, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Spine Center Valley Forge
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About me

Dr. Fisher’s clinical interests include diagnosing and treating complex spinal conditions such as adult spinal deformity. He specializes in cervical and lumbar disc replacement surgery, endoscopic spine surgery and minimally invasive lateral fusions. He was recognized in the 2025 Mainline Region Top Doctors in Orthopedics: Spine surgery.

My education and training

  • Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System
  • Fellowship: MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

532 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
June 2026
honesty and very personable.
Anonymous
June 2026
i just left with a lack of clarity as to why dr fisher would choose to do a fusion vs a less invasive procedure
Anonymous
June 2026
good
Anonymous
June 2026
none needed he has an excellent reputation

Insurance accepted

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Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Chester County Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Fisher is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and conditions