Find Orthopedic Doctors in Louisville

Discover qualified Orthopedic doctors in Louisville. Compare physicians and book appointments online.

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Dr. Dr. Mark Chariker MD

Dr. Mark Chariker MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery

222 S 1st St Ste 100, Louisville

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Finding a Orthopedic Doctor in Louisville

When looking for a qualified Orthopedic doctor in Louisville, it's important to consider their credentials, experience, patient reviews, and whether they accept your insurance. DocFinderUS helps you compare Orthopedic specialists in the Louisville area, allowing you to make informed decisions about your healthcare.

Our comprehensive doctor profiles include education background, practice details, and contact information to help you find the best Orthopedic doctor for your needs in Louisville.

About Orthopedic Doctors

Orthopedic doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. They help patients with a wide range of injuries and conditions.

You might consult an orthopedist for fractures, joint pain, sports injuries, arthritis, back pain, or other issues affecting your mobility and quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find a good Orthopedic doctor in Louisville, start by checking their credentials, board certifications, and patient reviews. Consider their experience treating your specific condition, hospital affiliations, and whether they accept your insurance. DocFinderUS makes this process easy by providing comprehensive profiles of Orthopedic doctors in the Louisville area.

You should consider seeing an orthopedic doctor for fractures, joint pain, sports injuries, back or neck pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, repetitive motion injuries, or any condition affecting your bones, joints, or muscles that impacts your mobility or quality of life.

You can verify a doctor's board certification by checking with the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the specific specialty board. Many doctor profiles on DocFinderUS include board certification information. Board certification indicates that a physician has completed the required training in their specialty and passed comprehensive exams to demonstrate their expertise. This certification represents a higher level of qualification beyond basic medical licensure.

Whether you need a referral to see a specialist depends on your health insurance plan. Many HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans require a referral from your primary care physician before seeing a specialist, while PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans typically allow you to see specialists without a referral, although staying in-network usually costs less. Always check with your insurance provider about their referral requirements and coverage details before making a specialist appointment.