About

Paul C. Celestre, M.D., is an orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Children’s Leatherman Spine. Dr. Celestre earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his internship at the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in spine surgery at Norton Leatherman Spine. Dr. Celestre specializes in spine surgery. His clinical interests include adult and pediatric spinal deformity; metastatic and primary spinal tumors; spinal infections; trauma; revision spine surgery; and degenerative conditions, including cervical myelopathy, lumbar stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, cervical artificial disc replacement and laminoplasty. He regularly collaborates with subspecialists, including neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, vascular surgeons and pediatric surgeons to treat complex spinal conditions. Dr. Celestre is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association and Scoliosis Research Society. His hobbies include spending time outdoors with his wife and three children, and cooking.

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Expertise

Education

  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2007

  • Leatherman Spine Fellowship Program

    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, 2013

  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Pediatrics, Teenagers, Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.80 out of 5 4.8 of 5 stars — 122 Ratings, 15 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider knew important medical history 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider showed concern 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider spent enough time with you 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider rating 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider explained things clearly 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider included you in decisions 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider discussed treatment options 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/13/2026

Very. Great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/12/2026

All good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/07/2026

Will recommend

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/01/2026

Only wish we would have known about Letherman spine a couple of years ago we were very impressed

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/19/2026

By far Norton Leatherman has been the best team I've experienced in Kentucky. Always great and professional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/12/2026

Everyone we had interaction with was professional, friendly, and helpful. I was very impressed with their willingness to accommodate our needs and answer our questions.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/12/2026

Dr. Celesters is a doctor who is concerned about your health and any new problems that have developed since the last visit. Always includes me in the kind of treatment or test that I need.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/10/2026

I would recommend the Dr to anyone

2.00 out of 5 2.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/15/2026

Felt my Dr.has not considered other options such as ALS. I'm not a Hypochondriac. But when increasing list of worsening conditions were given to my Doctor his response echoed his Nurses except for the indication of back and leg pain.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/15/2026

Dr. Celestre is fantastic and compassionate. My tailored and individual care is important to me. He listens to all of my concerns and is able to explain to me my plan of care in detail. I never feel rushed or dismissed

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/09/2026

Excellent Doctor

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/08/2026

All was a great experience from the time we walked in the office till the time we left comfortable & pleasant

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/21/2026

I have nothing negative to say about Leatherman Spine only excellent reviews for my Dr, his staff, or office operations.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/27/2026

I will tell everyone I know how good you guys are

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/04/2026

Dr. Celestre is the absolute best. He shows you respect beyond what any other Dr has in my past. He listens, he answers your questions in terms you can understand and he goes through your test results and makes sure you have the information you need before making decisions. He actually without any exaggeration saved my life.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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