
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Candace L Middleton Combs
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Candace is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Cardiology with Norton Heart Specialists. With over 17 years of experience in healthcare, she brings vast knowledge and expertise.
Candace is a Cardiovascular Team Member of the American College of Cardiology. She is dual-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the AANP and ANCC. She received her undergraduate degree from Midway University, then, went on to pursue a Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Indiana Wesleyan University. She continued on to the University of Kentucky where she received a Post-Master’s degree as an Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
A Kentucky native, Candace enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, reading, and exercising.
Candace’s patient care philosophy is to treat every patient individually and with respect, while involving them in their plan of care. She believes each and every patient should be educated about their health in order to make informed decisions and actively participate in their healthcare. She believes that establishing a good patient-provider relationship is extremely important in achieving and advancing patient goals.
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Locations
- Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
- 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 202, Louisville, KY 40241
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-891-8300
- fax: 502-394-6525
- Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
- 150 Frankfort Road, Suite 102C, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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- phone: 502-891-8300
- fax: 502-394-3611
- Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
- 3999 Dutchmans Lane, Plaza 1, Suite 1H, Louisville, KY 40207
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- phone: 502-891-8300
- fax: 502-891-8668
Expertise
Education
- Medical Education: University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2020
- Medical Education: Indiana Wesleyan University School Of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, 2019
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2019
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana 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)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- 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
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
269 ratings, 79 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Good service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Candace Combs and Marisa Poe are amazing. They are the reason I come to Norton's
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Love this group!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
This provider was one of the best I have ever had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
I wish all healthcare professionals provided this level of excellence.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
She was very professional and seemed to know her stuff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Very pleased. The entire staff was great. I actually "enjoyed" the visit. For going to the doctor it was very pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
She is great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Candace is exceptional. Haven't seen her in a year and she treated me as if I came in every month. She was explains things in a way you understand. She is friendly and approachable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I trust her with my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Professional, effective and direct
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Very good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Excellent care and service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Very satisfied with provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Very friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Candace and the whole office are A+
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Very professional and great patient services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Everything was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
I love seeing Candace and Kaley they are so so nice to me and seem to really care about me and I so appreciate that .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Candace is very cautious and thorough and great to work with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Candace listened carefully and addressed all of our concerns. She was thorough and made sure all of our questions were answered.We appreciate her expertise and willingness to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
She was very thorough and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Felt well taken care of. Was confident in her assessment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
As always, we were very pleased with our cardiology office and the staff they're very efficient. We were seeing pretty much as soon as we got there did not have to wait and Candace spent a good deal of time with us, talking about our concerns and letting us know about test results, etc..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Everyone was friendly. Well run service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
One of the Best offices I have been in. Their friendliness and professionalism is the Best. From check in with Karen to the medical assistant Kelsey doing an EKG each step explained fully. Candace Middleton is great. Her peasant ways makes you feel at ease and her explanations are excellent. Finally her nurse Marissa is so good drawing your blood and scheduling your stress test that you are at ease leaving the office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
She seemed extremely interested in helping me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
I was very pleased with her care and kindness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very knowledgeable, friendly, easy to talk with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very knowledgeable and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Great provider. Personality and professionalism are excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Everyone was very nice and polite. The plants in the office were gorgeous along with the entire environment. Very appealing for people in the waiting room. Love the paintings.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Candace is always so friendly and caring. She seems to really care about her patients and gives great feedback for care options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
They treated me like family and they really care about me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
[...] I was very happy with the PA
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Candace is an experienced and knowledgeable provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Very good service and excellent communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Very happy with this office. Have been very satisfied with Norton hospital and all of their staffe and associates.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Candace is very good communicating with you and knows her stuff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Excellent provider! She took her time and listened carefully to me. I felt valued as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
Very pleased with Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Everyone was wonderfull
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Excellent service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Instilled confidence in me by the way she performed this annual follow-up evaluation for A-fib.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Hospital follow up, great specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
All of the group was very friendly and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Great experience. Candace is a helpful and knowledgeable person. I appreciate her.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
She was great, the nursing staff was delightful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
They are wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Explained thing clearly and simply
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Everyone in this practice was very kind as well as efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
She took her time and explained things so I could understand..She is a great person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Quick followup that went as smoothly as possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
Staff was great and the provider got me right in when I informed them of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Everyone was courteous, friendly and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Perfect visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Was satisfied with the examination and recommended course of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Very pleased with the professionalism in this office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Very pleasant and concerned about her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
5*****
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Very kind and professional office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Candace is an awesome provider. The staff as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Candace is great! She is very concerned about patient care.!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
I had a very good checkup. Minimal waitin time.Nothing I can think. Went quicly. All my questions answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Very thorough and extremely easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Candace and [...] were awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Time waiting was taken up with MA who was getting vitals, EKG, and orthostatics. I did not mind the wait as there were things going on. Time between MA leaving room and APRN coming in was less than five minutes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
This is a very friendly office