Orthopedic Surgeons · Kentucky · October 2026
Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Kentucky (October 2026)
Dr. Mark Smith ranks first with a score of 89.0: 5.0 stars from 358 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Thomas Due ranks second with a score of 88.5: 5.0 stars from 246 Google reviews; 46 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Robert Goodin ranks third with a score of 86.4: 4.9 stars from 438 Google reviews; 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Mark Smith, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 358 Google reviews
Score 89.0 · 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Thomas Due, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 246 Google reviews
Score 88.5 · 46 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Robert Goodin, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 438 Google reviews
Score 86.4 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Scott Kuiper, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 427 Google reviews
Score 86.3 · 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Madhusudhan Yakkanti, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 367 Google reviews
Score 86.2 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Nicholas Gates, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 312 Google reviews
Score 86.1 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Akbar Nawab, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 302 Google reviews
Score 86.0 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Bruce Holladay, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 183 Google reviews
Score 85.4 · 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Stephen Umansky, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 119 Google reviews
Score 84.7 · 30 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Peter Hester, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 112 Google reviews
Score 84.6 · 31 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
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| 1 | Mark Smith, MD | Louisville | 89.0 | 5.0 | 358 | 39 |
| 2 | Thomas Due, MD | Edgewood | 88.5 | 5.0 | 246 | 46 |
| 3 | Robert Goodin, MD | Louisville | 86.4 | 4.9 | 438 | 30 |
| 4 | Scott Kuiper, MD | Louisville | 86.3 | 4.9 | 427 | 39 |
| 5 | Madhusudhan Yakkanti, MD | Louisville | 86.2 | 4.9 | 367 | 34 |
| 6 | Nicholas Gates, MD | Highland Heights | 86.1 | 4.9 | 312 | 34 |
| 7 | Akbar Nawab, MD | Louisville | 86.0 | 4.9 | 302 | 30 |
| 8 | Bruce Holladay, MD | Edgewood | 85.4 | 4.9 | 183 | 39 |
| 9 | Stephen Umansky, MD | Lexington | 84.7 | 4.9 | 119 | 30 |
| 10 | Peter Hester, MD | Lexington | 84.6 | 4.9 | 112 | 31 |
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. Anonymous reviews alone count for less, so 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 orthopedic surgeon in Kentucky?
Mark Smith, MD in Louisville, with a BestDocs score of 89.0 (5.0 stars from 358 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky have online booking?
97 of the 145 ranked orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these orthopedic surgeons 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.