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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These people work hard to make me well. Very pleased.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Showed concern on subject involved and gave accurate assessment
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very friendly and helpful!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Hip replacement was extremely successful!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very attentive and he answered all my questions.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Always a pleasure to visit his office
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
The best orthopedic surgeon. I had great recovery time. And had pain that was better tolerable than my tooth ache.
I had rotator cuff surgery in 2025 and right shoulder replacement at the same time. I will highly recommend him to anyone.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Reliable! Dr Fish has gotten me through another medical emergency…
So very thankful for this most competent healer!
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.
These people work hard to make me well. Very pleased.
Showed concern on subject involved and gave accurate assessment
Very friendly and helpful!
Hip replacement was extremely successful!
Very attentive and he answered all my questions.
Always a pleasure to visit his office
The best orthopedic surgeon. I had great recovery time. And had pain that was better tolerable than my tooth ache. I had rotator cuff surgery in 2025 and right shoulder replacement at the same time. I will highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr Reliable! Dr Fish has gotten me through another medical emergency… So very thankful for this most competent healer!
Nice man
Polite, personable, professional.