Spine Surgeons · Kentucky · October 2026
Best Spine Surgeons in Kentucky (October 2026)
Dr. Thomas Moriarty ranks first with a score of 76.7: 5.0 stars from 17 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. George Raque ranks second with a score of 75.7: 5.0 stars from 12 Google reviews; 43 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Michael Casnellie ranks third with a score of 74.1: 5.0 stars from 20 Google reviews; 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Thomas Moriarty, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 17 Google reviews
Score 76.7 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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George Raque, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 12 Google reviews
Score 75.7 · 43 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Casnellie, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 20 Google reviews
Score 74.1 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Thomas Becherer, MD
4.6 out of 5 · 16 Google reviews
Score 73.7 · 33 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Joseph Neimat, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 5 Google reviews
Score 72.0 · 28 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Michael Doyle, MD
4.4 out of 5 · 92 Google reviews
Score 71.5 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Harold Cannon, MD
4.0 out of 5 · 11 Google reviews
Score 70.4 · 45 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Thomas Altstadt, MD
4.3 out of 5 · 6 Google reviews
Score 67.1 · 25 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Duane Densler, MD
4.0 out of 5 · 20 Google reviews
Score 65.8 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Venu Vemuri, DO
4.4 out of 5 · 103 Google reviews
Score 65.2 · 24 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Moriarty, MD | Louisville | 76.7 | 5.0 | 17 | 35 |
| 2 | George Raque, MD | Louisville | 75.7 | 5.0 | 12 | 43 |
| 3 | Michael Casnellie, MD | Louisville | 74.1 | 5.0 | 20 | 27 |
| 4 | Thomas Becherer, MD | Louisville | 73.7 | 4.6 | 16 | 33 |
| 5 | Joseph Neimat, MD | Louisville | 72.0 | 5.0 | 5 | 28 |
| 6 | Michael Doyle, MD | Louisville | 71.5 | 4.4 | 92 | 35 |
| 7 | Harold Cannon, MD | Owensboro | 70.4 | 4.0 | 11 | 45 |
| 8 | Thomas Altstadt, MD | Louisville | 67.1 | 4.3 | 6 | 25 |
| 9 | Duane Densler, MD | Louisville | 65.8 | 4.0 | 20 | 27 |
| 10 | Venu Vemuri, DO | Louisville | 65.2 | 4.4 | 103 | 24 |
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 spine surgeon in Kentucky?
Thomas Moriarty, MD in Louisville, with a BestDocs score of 76.7 (5.0 stars from 17 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many spine surgeons in Kentucky have online booking?
13 of the 20 ranked spine surgeons in Kentucky offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these spine 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.