HAND SURGEONS
- William B. Kleinman, M.D.
- Hill Hastings II, M.D.
- Richard S. Idler, M.D.
- Thomas J. Fischer, M.D.
- James J. Creighton, Jr., M.D.
- Alexander D. Mih, M.D.
- Robert M. Baltera, M.D.
- Jeffrey A. Greenberg, M.D.
- F. Thomas D. Kaplan, M.D.
- Gregory A. Merrell, M.D.
- James B. Steichen, M.D., Emeritus

NEUROLOGY
- Larry R. Lett, M.D.

FELLOWS

Thomas J. Fischer, M.D.

Thomas J. Fischer, M.D. is a graduate of Butler University and earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Following his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle, Dr. Fischer completed fellowships in hand and microsurgery at The Indiana Hand Center, Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and a six-month fellowship in Switzerland and Germany.

In 1986, Dr. Fischer joined The Indiana Hand Center staff where he is active in clinical practice, research, and teaching. In addition, Dr. Fischer is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is in charge of the full time hand surgery rotation for Indiana University orthopaedic residents.

In addition to publications in scientific journals and presentations before physicians, Dr. Fischer has been recognized for his written and spoken contributions to industry, insurance companies, and safety organizations alike. He is a member of the Hoosier Safety Council and the Hoosier Environmental Council.

Dr. Fischer's recreational interests include canoe racing, camping, hiking, fishing, cross country skiing, and bicycling.