Background
Fisher, Richard H. was born on November 17, 1923 in Salem, Virginia, United States.
Fisher, Richard H. was born on November 17, 1923 in Salem, Virginia, United States.
Student in chemistry, Roanoke College, 1942. Doctor of Medicine, Medical College Virginia, 1947.
Intern, resident in orthopaedic surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 1947; chief orthopaedic surgery, Keesler Air Force Base Hospital, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1952-1954; orthopaedic surgeon, Lewis-Gale Clinic and Hospital, 1954-1990; private practice,, Salem, 1990-1994; retired,, 1994.
Founder Lewis-Gale Medical Foundation, 1965, past president. Founder Life Guard, 1980, Salem Educational Foundation and Alumni Association. Past chairman Salem School Board.
Active numerous civic activities include Salem History Society, Civic Center, Sports Foundation, We the People Committee. Founder, president Salem Educational Foundation and Alumni Association.
Married Anne Fisher; six children.