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Wink Fisher, III

Wink Fisher, III, MD

Brain and Tumor NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

About Wink Fisher, III

Biography

Dr. Fisher has spent the majority of his career at UAB developing a nationally recognized neurovascular service. This has included not only a state-of-the art neurosurgical unit, but active participation in intensive care and gamma knife therapy. He is the presently head of one of the largest Neurointensive care units in the country. He, with otolaryngologist Dr. Benjamin McGrew, has developed a vigorous skull base service with outstanding surgical results dealing with acoustic neuromas and skull base meningiomas. Dr. Fisher became a full professor in 1997 and became the first holder of the Griff Harsh Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery in 2009.
Dr. Fisher is a retired captain in the United States Naval Medical Corps. Dr. Fisher was affiliated with the Uniformed Services Medical School at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He achieved an academic level of associate professor from the department of surgery at the medical school. At the time, Bethesda was one of two ABNS sanctioned military neurosurgical training programs. Dr. Fisher was the most senior neurosurgeon during the Operation Desert Shield portion of the war with Iraq. After completion of his active-duty military time at Bethesda, Dr. Fisher began his tenure at UAB.

Title

Griffith R. Harsh III, M.D., Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery

Faculty Appointment

Professor

Research Interests

Surgical treatment of intracranial pathology

Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons, The Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Southern Neurosurgical Society

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Locations

  1. Neurosurgery Clinic in Neurosciences One at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Western Ontario, 1985
  • Residency: National Naval Medical Center, 1984
  • Internship: National Naval Medical Center, 1979
  • Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine, 1978

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1987

Ratings & Reviews

5 of 5 stars

104 ratings, 43 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Satisfied with my visit with Dr and results for sure. Eased my mind about future as he always does. Very satisfied with my doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Thank all of you for what you do for us. We couldn't do without you all...✨

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Dr. Fisher and his staff are the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    The staff was very nice and friendly. Dr Fisher is exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Great doctor. Took his time and explained everything to me. Answered all my questions. He did a previous surgery in [YEAR] so I was glad he was still available.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr Fisher and the entire staff are wonderful. I really appreciate them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    No thank you everything went very well and the staff was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Exactly service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Waiting time was too long Over one hour almost two hrs Know the doctor is very liked by the patients. That is why the waiting is long. I need to plan my time with that in mind. I feel very confident about dr Fisher.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    All people was very kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    The staff was personable and very professional. I was very early to my appointment but they saw me anyway. I was actually through with my appointment before the time of my scheduled appointment ever arrived. I loved Dr.Fisher. He let me know everything. Explained everything. Great interaction. His PA was fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Dr. Fisher and his staff take the time to listen and answer any questions or address any concerns I might have. They also have a great sense of humor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Excellent and professional department. I am thankful to have them as my health care providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr Fisher is fantastic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I love everything about UAB. Very clean and everyone from the check in desk to the doctors and nurses are very friendly and polite and make sure you feel comfortable and understand everything about what's going on with you. 100% would recommend them to anyone. I have a 3 hour drive but it's well worth it, almost all my doctors are there

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr Fisher is most outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Love this team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Fisher and his team are beyond outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Excellent staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Great customer service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Very thorough discussions with my doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    everyone was very friendly, knowledgeably of my needs,courteous, and respectfully

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Competent staff. Minimal wait time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Friendly, professional, on-time & thorough. Questions answered.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I've been going to UAB neurosurgery for 17 years. Dr. Fisher and his staff have been very good to me throughout this time. I am very thankful for them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Excellent services

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Exceptional service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    I like Dr fisher

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Fisher saved my life, with no after-effects.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    It’s easy access, pleasant staff, good parking, and medical staff that inspires confidence. Really no negatives.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Knowledgeable and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Great team and excellent care Dr Fisher Kristin [ ] and nursing staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    This is going on five years that I have been receiving care at TKC-neurosurgery. Each trip I usually have an MRI, see Dr Fisher and Dr [ ]. I haven't had a bad experience at any visit. I was actually thinking on my last visit, ""how do they manage to find so many kind, caring, helpful staff"". It is always a pleasure to be in their presence. I am very blessed. Thank you all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I thought it would be a nightmare trying to park and get to the appointment after a 3 hour drive. The preliminary guidance instructions were excellent and I was able to get from parking to Dr. Fisher's easily.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    The doctors are the absolute best. And every employee that we’ve ever encounter is extremely nice and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Fisher was fabulous, wonderful bedside manner!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Too slow between procedures, example 3.5 hours between CT brain scan and telling me the results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    UAB is the BEST.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr. Fisher is amazing love him, very special doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Professional .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Fisher is a very good doctor. I have had the best care with him as my doctor in dealing with Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

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