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Richard A. Fischer, M.D.
Shoulder and Elbow
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Dr. Richard A. Fischer specializes in disorders of the shoulder, sports medicine and general orthopedics.
Dr. Fischer completed his medical school education and his residency at the University of Vermont. He completed his internship at the University of Arizona and a fellowship in shoulder surgery at The New York Orthopedic Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Richard A. Fischer specializes in disorders of the shoulder, sports medicine and general orthopedics.
Dr. Fischer completed his medical school education and his residency at the University of Vermont. He completed his internship at the University of Arizona and a fellowship in shoulder surgery at The New York Orthopaedic Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City.
Dr. Fischer is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has a number of academic appointments and honors to his credit. He was named 2011 “Teacher of the Year” by Mount Carmel Health System’s Department of Orthopaedics; twice named “Teacher of the Year” for the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Ohio State University, and is a co-winner of The O’ Donoghue Award for Sports Medicine Research from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Fischer has written for a number of textbooks including a chapter on Rotator Cuff Disorders, Evaluation, and Treatment for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Monograph series. Actively involved in the orthopedic community, Dr. Fischer has participated in a long list of presentations both individually and with colleagues on a number of orthopedic topics.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
- Achilles Tendon – Tear, Rupture, Injury
- Turf Toe
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Tennis Elbow – Lateral Epicondylitis
- Throwing Injuries
- Hip Pain
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Locations
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
University of Vermont -
Medical School:
University of Vermont -
Orthopedic Residency:
University of Arizona Medical Center and University of Vermont -
Fellowship:
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Columbia Presbyterian, New York Orthopedic Hospital -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Title
Former Orthopedic Surgery Consultant for the Arnold Classic -
Awards
Mount Carmel Teacher of the Year 2011 - Division of Orthopedic Surgery at OSU Teacher of the Year - 2 time recipient
- The O’ Donoghue Award for Sports Medicine Research from the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Associations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
Research & Teaching
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Research
Presenter and writer at top associations including Regional Cancer Research Symposium, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery