Penn Medicine Provider
Orthopaedic Surgery
J. Rush Fisher, MD
4.8
(368)
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Spine Center Valley Forge
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Make an appointmentCall 800-789-7366

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.

Education and training

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

What my patients think about me

Average Rating
4.8

368 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.

June 2025
5.0
5.0
just very good
June 2025
4.0
4.0
i was very pleased with the knowledge shared but i didn't feel 100% comfortable with knowing the treatment plan moving forward. i'm not sure if it was due to miscommunication. either way, an additional 5 minutes together would have been advantageous.
June 2025
5.0
5.0
i scheduled my appointment as a consult and was very pleased with the outcome of no recommendation for surgery
June 2025
5.0
5.0
i've had three surgeries with dr fisher and travel well over an hour to see him. we've already discussed a fourth surgery. i trust him and value him as a surgeon. i've never traveled for any other surgeon.

Insurance accepted

My 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