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Dr. Ira Fisch, MD
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Ira Fisch, MD
4.1 (203 Ratings)

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Dr. Ira Fisch, MD is a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Bethesda, MD.
Dr. Ira Fisch, MD
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Dr. Ira Fisch, MD

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 65
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ira Fisch, MD is a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Bethesda, MD.

About

Dr. Fisch graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1986 and completed a residency at Montefiore-Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Ira Fisch, MD is a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Bethesda, MD and has 39 years experience. Dr. Fisch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, George Washington University Hospital, Suburban Hospital, WellSpan York Hospital, Beebe Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Stafford Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center. Dr. Fisch has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Piriformis Syndrome and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fisch received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 203 times. Dr. Fisch's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fisch accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Experience Check

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Piriformis Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Piriformis Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Autonomic Disorders
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Facet Blocks
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Nerve Block
Vertebroplasty
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Stenosis
Whiplash
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Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Preferred PPO
    CareFirst Maryland POS
    Blue Choice Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
  • Options PPO
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • BlueCard PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Small Group Maryland HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Health Maryland HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Choice POS II
    Select
    Aetna HMO
    Small Group Maryland Elect Choice Open Access
  • Vantage HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    Blue Choice Open Access HMO
    HealthBlue PPO
    HealthyBlue HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Ortho-Trauma Bethesda LLC
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506, Bethesda, MD 20817
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 James Heltzer MD
    6430 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fisch
4.1
Based on 203 Reviews
5 Stars (147)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (5)
2 Stars (11)
1 Star (32)

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Apr 11, 2025
Very personable. Answered my questions in a forthright manner.
— Apr 11, 2025
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About Me

Specialties*
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Spinal Sensory Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Dentistry
    1986
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore-Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore-Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Marys Spine Center & SpineCare
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Fisch communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Fisch offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
24 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Fisch offer an online patient portal?
32 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Fisch have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Fisch offer weekend visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ira Fisch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fisch's profile.

Dr. Fisch frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Piriformis Syndrome and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ira Fisch, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, George Washington University Hospital, Suburban Hospital, WellSpan York Hospital, Beebe Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Stafford Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD

  • George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD

  • WellSpan York Hospital

    1001 S George St, York, PA

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE

  • Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center

    11890 Healing Way, Silver Spring, MD

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC

  • Stafford Hospital

    101 Hospital Center Blvd, Stafford, VA

  • Virginia Hospital Center

    1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA