Kalin Fisher, M.D.

First State Orthopaedics

Spine Surgery, Orthopedics

Newark, Middletown

Most recent review: 6 days ago New
4.9
231 Ratings
109 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
231 Ratings
109 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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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!

(6 days ago) May-2026

Excellent Doctor, he found that my back had a damaged disk, I was suffering for 10 years with constant pain. Other doctors missed my issue, and kept giving me shot in my backbforc10 years without looking deeper to see what was wrong with me. DOCTOR KALIN FISHER IS THE BEST DOCTOR, I am now pain free after 10 years. I will recommend him to everyone.

(1 week ago) May-2026

Great bedside manner and explained everything that was happening.

(2 weeks ago) May-2026

Great doctor! The surgery couldn’t have gone smoother!

(2 weeks ago) May-2026

Dr. Fisher is friendly and professional. He took his time to thoroughly explain what my situation was and how to proceed medically to help resolve the issue.

(2 weeks ago) May-2026

Excellent surgeon real professional and very informative on what he was going to do throughout my procedure

(1 month ago) Apr-2026

Caring and personable. I struggled fore years with back issues before finding Dr Fisher.

(1 month ago) Apr-2026

Dr Fisher is amazing.

(1 month ago) Apr-2026

Friendly and professional

(1 month ago) Apr-2026

Very professional and explained everything very thoroughly

(1 month ago) Apr-2026
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