J. Rush Fisher, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Spine Center Valley Forge
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Penn Medicine Provider

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.

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

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

462 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.

January 2026
prior to my surgery i had a very negative opinion of any back surgery. i had seen a number of coworkers over the years with back injuries that had a surgical procedure to repair their injured back. in the end they looked and were worse than before the surgery. i was lucky, dr. fisher treated me
January 2026
he helped me understand the evaluation process for determining the diagnosis and treatment options. i found that helpful and comforting.
January 2026
i would recommend Dr. Fisher to anyone that's how i found out about him. that he was really good in what he does.
January 2026
was interested in me and the issue i have

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

Treatments and Conditions