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Kalin Fisher, M.D.
First State Orthopaedics
Spine Surgery, Orthopedics
Newark, Middletown
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
253 Ratings
118 Comments
Dr. Kalin Fisher, M.D., received his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency training at the University of Maryland and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. During residency, he received special training in pediatric spine surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Following residency, Dr. Fisher completed a prestigious spine fellowship at The Texas Back Institute in Dallas. Additionally, he received specialized training in minimally invasive spine surgery and more.
4.9
253 Ratings
118 Comments
Dr. Kalin Fisher, M.D., received his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency training at the University of Maryland and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. During residency, he received special training in pediatric spine surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Following residency, Dr. Fisher completed a prestigious spine fellowship at The Texas Back Institute in Dallas. Additionally, he received specialized training in minimally invasive spine surgery and more.
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Middletown
601 Tower Lane
Suite 201
Middletown, DE 19709
Suite 201
Middletown, DE 19709
Dr. Kalin Fisher, M.D., received his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship and residency training at the University of Maryland and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. During residency, he received special training in pediatric spine surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and assisted in a magnitude of complex revision and spine trauma surgeries at the University of Maryland/Shock Trauma Center and the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Hospital. Following residency, Dr. Fisher completed a prestigious spine fellowship at The Texas Back Institute in Dallas, Texas, where he received training in spine surgery from both orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Additionally, he received specialized training in minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, complex revision, and spinal deformity surgery.
Dr. Fisher is a highly skilled orthopaedic and spine surgery specialist dedicated to providing exceptional care for both adults and children. With a strong focus on patient well-being, Dr. Fisher emphasizes restoring function and improving quality of life as quickly and safely as possible. He prioritizes nonoperative treatments whenever feasible, ensuring that surgery is only considered when absolutely necessary. When surgical intervention is required, Dr. Fisher employs the most advanced minimally invasive techniques to enhance postoperative recovery and minimize discomfort. His expertise encompasses a wide range of spine procedures, including microdiscectomy, spinal decompression, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusion, kyphoplasty, and deformity correction. Dr. Fisher's commitment to cutting-edge care and patient-centered outcomes makes him a trusted choice for those seeking spine care. His extensive experience and dedication to staying at the forefront of spine treatment innovations ensures his patients receive the best possible care tailored to their unique needs.
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Dr. Fisher listened patiently and answered all my questions.
Only problem was a very long wait.
Everyone was very kind and professional.
Dr. Fisher has a kind sole. He has incredible bedside manors as a doctor and is extremely patient with listening to what your issues are before making a recommendation. He prefers alternatives over surgery but, if the outcome is surgery after observing you, then he does a masterful job of putting your mind at ease until you are ready for the procedure.
Dr. Fisher is very professional. He discusses things so you understand!
Dr. Fisher is friendly, respectful, professional and thorough.
Dr. Fisher is always very thorough in his exam and explanation. We go over treatment plans and options. He is aware of my strength goals in my sport and never deters me, just offered support and an effective plan to help execute them!
I felt very relieved when he explained what he will do 'fix" my problem. His explanations and descriptions made me hopeful.
Understands the issue and explains throughly,
Dr. Fisher first met with me while I was in the hospital due to a severe back spasm which stemmed from years of battling degenerative disc disease. When I spoke with him, he immediately made me feel like my concerns were heard and understood. I had done every recommendation and treatment for my degenerative disc disease to avoid having to get surgery, and while those helped sometimes put a "bandaid" on the issue, it never fixed the actual problem that caused me so many years of pain. Dr. Fisher presented me with a comprehensive surgical plan that would correct the problem rather than just continuing to try to manage and mask the pain. We decided that surgery would be my option and I actually felt excited for the prospect of doing something that would fix the discs and has the potential to give me a life free from chronic back pain and debilitating spasms. I'm so grateful that I met with him and decided on surgery. His beside manner is wonderful and he truly takes time to listen ro you!