Dr. Maury L. Fisher – Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Maury L. Fisher has been in private practice serving Polk County, Florida since 1989, and is the owner of Central Orthopedics, P.A.
Specialties
Total Joint Replacement:
Knee Replacement – high flexion total knee
Hip Replacement – with alternate bearing surfaces, smaller incision
Shoulder Replacement
Arthroscopy:
Knee – ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery (torn cartilage)
Shoulder – bursitis, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, and instability
Ankle
Fracture Care
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Trigger Finger Surgery
Tennis Elbow Surgery
Joint Injection
Training
Maury Fisher graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana with a double major in biology and chemistry with High honors (Magna Cum Laude), Phi Beta Kappa, and Mortar Board.
Dr. Fisher graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1984. He did his internship and residency through the Oschner Foundation Hospital program in New Orleans, Louisiana. During his residency he served 6 months in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children in Shreveport, Louisiana. He also served 1 year of residency at the South Louisiana Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana, for general orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Fisher takes continuing education courses exceeding State Licensure requirements to maintain his skills and to learn new techniques in the field of orthopedic surgery.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopedics Surgery (AAOS)
Florida Medical Association (FMA)
Florida Orthopedic Society: serving on the Medical Economic Committee
Medicare Carrier Advisory committee: serving as the Orthopedics Representative for the State of Florida
Polk County Medical Association (PCMA)
Advisory Committee for Polk Healthcare: (a charity medical system), serving on the committee.
Hospital Affiliations
Winter Haven Hospital: served as Chief of Surgery from 2006 to 2008. Winter Haven Hospital has earned designation as a Magnet Hospital, recognizing quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in nursing practice.
Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgery Center: serves on the Board of Directors
Board Licensure and Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in 1991
Earned Board Recertification in 2001 from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida since 1989
Personal
With parents who taught music in the South Bend, Indiana schools, Maury learned to play cello and bass guitar. He played in clubs and with the South Bend Symphony during high school and was a member of the musicians union.
Dr. Fisher volunteers at Victory Church in Lakeland to help in the sound booth for services and special concerts.
As a hobby, he has earned a commercial pilot’s license with an instrument rating and is rated to fly seaplanes as well as single and multi engine land planes.
He is married and has a daughter in nursing school.
