Chris Fisher, MD is a pioneer of trauma care programs in the state of Nevada, being directly involved with the development of the Level II Trauma Center at Sunrise Hospital. He is Medical Director of the Trauma Department at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, is dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. At Desert Surgical Associates, Dr. Fisher implements his skills and years of experience to successfully treat complex biliary, intestinal, and pancreatic diseases as well as hernias, providing patients with state-of-the-art surgical techniques and treatments to ensure the best outcomes. Through his work in the field of trauma treatment of various types, he has become a sought-after teacher and has participated in presentations across the country. Dr. Fisher Doctorate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey did a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of California SD. In addition, he trained at the prestigious Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA., and did a residency at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena.

Dr. Fisher enjoys sports car and motorcycle racing, outdoor sports such as skiing and hiking, and playing with his two dogs-a a German Shepherd and Doberman--whom he considers "members of the family".