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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Glad to be repaired. Still curious about the baby blue bathroom with 7’ pool table
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
I had a very good appointment. He explained things very understabable
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
Friendly and professional. Put me at ease
(3 days 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
(6 days 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.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Honest and listens.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Great doctor and staff! Have been very helpful & thorough thru out my journey with my shoulder.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Thank you for the thorough evaluation of both knees today
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.
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.
Great doctor and staff! Have been very helpful & thorough thru out my journey with my shoulder.
Thank you for the thorough evaluation of both knees today
He is the best.
Dr Fish was excellent!!