James Fisher (before 1776 – June 26, 1822) was a physician and political figure in Lower Canada.
In 1787, he proposed that a medical board be set up to qualify physicians and surgeons to practice in the province; Fisher served on the first such board when it was set up the following year.
He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Northumberland County in 1796.
Fisher was named physician for the Ursulines of Quebec in 1807 and commissioner for insane asylums in 1814.
A number of well-reputed early physicians in Lower Canada were trained by Fisher: