A native of Des Moines, Dr. Fish earned his bachelor’s degree from the Moody Bible Institute on the Near North Side of Chicago before moving back to Iowa to complete his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University. Following medical school graduation, he moved to Michigan to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He continued his education with a joint replacement and sports medicine fellowship in Indianapolis.
A native of Des Moines, Dr. Fish earned his bachelor’s degree from the Moody Bible Institute on the Near North Side of Chicago before moving back to Iowa to complete his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University. Following medical school graduation, he moved to Michigan to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He continued his education with a joint replacement and sports medicine fellowship in Indianapolis.
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Very professional and personable!
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very helpful
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I have not met Dr Fish. However the lady I worked with did an excellent job.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very polite and easy to speak with. He asked if any questions and If need anything let them know
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Glad to be repaired. Still curious about the baby blue bathroom with 7’ pool table
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I had a very good appointment. He explained things very understabable
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Friendly and professional. Put me at ease
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Fish and his staff. I felt he did a good evaluation and I appreciated his willingness to take a conservative to treatment
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
A very good physician, always listening when the patient comes in the problems. He has very understanding and have very good compassion about his patience.
Dr. Fish is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who sees patients of all ages. While he diagnoses and treats patients for all general orthopaedic conditions, he specializes in total joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee, and shoulder, arthroscopic surgery, and sports medicine.
A native of Des Moines, Dr. Fish earned his bachelor’s degree from the Moody Bible Institute on the Near North Side of Chicago before moving back to Iowa to complete his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University. Following medical school graduation, he moved to Michigan to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He continued his education with a joint replacement and sports medicine fellowship in Indianapolis.
Dr. Fish is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and expertise as a lecturer and member of the clinical faculty at Des Moines University. He is currently the vice president of the Adult Reconstructive Arthritis Section of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics.
Very professional and personable!
Very helpful
I have not met Dr Fish. However the lady I worked with did an excellent job.
Very polite and easy to speak with. He asked if any questions and If need anything let them know
Glad to be repaired. Still curious about the baby blue bathroom with 7’ pool table
I had a very good appointment. He explained things very understabable
Friendly and professional. Put me at ease
I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Fish and his staff. I felt he did a good evaluation and I appreciated his willingness to take a conservative to treatment
A very good physician, always listening when the patient comes in the problems. He has very understanding and have very good compassion about his patience.
Honest and listens.