Neurosurgeons · Kentucky · October 2026
Best Neurosurgeons in Kentucky (October 2026)
Dr. Thomas Pittman ranks first with a score of 75.7: 4.5 stars from 24 Google reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Joseph Neimat ranks second with a score of 75.4: 5.0 stars from 5 Google reviews; 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Justin Fraser ranks third with a score of 69.7: 4.8 stars from 17 Google reviews; 22 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Thomas Pittman, MD
4.5 out of 5 · 24 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 75.7 · 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Joseph Neimat, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 5 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 75.4 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Justin Fraser, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 17 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 69.7 · 22 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Brian Williams, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 7 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 65.4 · 18 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Nathaniel Todnem, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 8 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 61.4 · 14 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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David Dornbos, MD
4.2 out of 5 · 5 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 58.7 · 14 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Pittman, MD | Lexington | 75.7 | 4.5 | 24 | 44 |
| 2 | Joseph Neimat, MD | Louisville | 75.4 | 5.0 | 5 | 28 |
| 3 | Justin Fraser, MD | Lexington | 69.7 | 4.8 | 17 | 22 |
| 4 | Brian Williams, MD | Louisville | 65.4 | 5.0 | 7 | 18 |
| 5 | Nathaniel Todnem, MD | Louisville | 61.4 | 5.0 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | David Dornbos, MD | Lexington | 58.7 | 4.2 | 5 | 14 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked neurosurgeon in Kentucky?
Thomas Pittman, MD in Lexington, with a BestDocs score of 75.7 (4.5 stars from 24 Google reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many neurosurgeons in Kentucky have online booking?
6 of the 6 ranked neurosurgeons in Kentucky offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these neurosurgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.