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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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

  • 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

580 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
September 2026
He is very thorough and then does physical tests to confirm what he saw in the scans and determine the best treatment plan
Anonymous
September 2026
When I walked in on e I gave them my name the had my records and new me and welcomed.e and directed me. I felt welcomed.
Anonymous
September 2026
explains problem well and is creative in solutions to the problem
Anonymous
September 2026
i waited an hour for the doctor to see me and i was supposed to be the first patient

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 physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and conditions