J. Rush Fisher, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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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 and minimally invasive lateral fusions. He was recognized in the 2025 Mainline Region Top Doctors in Orthopedics: Spine surgery.

My education and training

  • University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMedical School
  • University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency
  • MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve UniversityFellowship
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Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

596 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
October 2026
He's caring, professional, gives detailed explanations, makes sure I understand the my spine issues and proposed procedure.
Anonymous
October 2026
Feel rushed
Anonymous
October 2026
My fiance just had mjor back surgery with Dr Fisher. All went excellent. Also, just had a friend have an operation with Dr Fisher as well. All went excellent.
Anonymous
October 2026
Took time

Insurance accepted

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Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

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

Qualifications and experience

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