Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout John R Dimar, II
Years In Practice
34
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Dr. John R. Dimar II received his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. His residency training in orthopedics was completed through the Lutheran Hospital Orthopedic Residency Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana, followed by a six-month chief resident internship with the Leatherman Spine Center. Dr. Dimar then served in the United States Air Force at the Regional Hospital in Minot, North Dakota, serving as Chief of Surgery and Assistant Chief of Hospital Services. He then returned to Louisville to complete a spine fellowship with the Leatherman Spine Center.
Dr. Dimar is a clinical professor with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon at Norton Children's Hospital and Director of Resident Basic Science Education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is active in instructing orthopedic surgeons and residents in the treatment of deformities, tumors, degenerative disease and trauma involving the spine. His particular area of interest is the treatment of cervical spine disease, degenerative spine disease and spine trauma.
Dr. Dimar is actively involved with research. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the treatment of spinal problems and has spoken widely at many national and international spine meetings.
He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery in which he has won both best clinical and research paper awards.
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Locations
- Norton Leatherman Spine - Downtown
- 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-584-7525
- fax: 502-584-6851
- Norton Leatherman Spine - Angies Way
- 9880 Angies Way, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40241
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- phone: 502-584-7525
- fax: 502-584-6851
- Norton Leatherman Spine - Shelbyville
- 150 Frankfort Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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- phone: 502-584-7525
- fax: 502-584-6851
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Fort Wayne Medical Education Program, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1986
- Internship: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Flexible or Transitional, 1982
- Medical Education: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1981
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989
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
4.7 out of 5
106 ratings, 33 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 3/12/2026
Dr Dimar is detailed and straightforward!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
He was pleasant, informative, and put us with ease. He gave us a lot of information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Dimar was kind and helpful. He was very informative and filled me in on his suggested plan of care for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Straight up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
We really like Dr Dimar, he is a great physician, he's has always been very respectful and listens to what we have to say, hate to see him retire, but we can understand that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
I was actually called back to an exam room a couple minutes before my appointment time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Love Dr Dimar. The last two surgeries have given me a pain free year!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
The wait time was no issue, Provider had a couple overbooks before the holidays
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Doctor was very good.Good explaining things to where l could\nUnderstand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
He is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Dimar explained my condition, its location, and options for treatment very thoroughly. He called my oncologist for further information to schedule more tests to further understand the scope of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr Dimar is a superb professional and trustworthy surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Dimar was very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Really like dr damar he takes time to explain what's going to happen a bit of a jokester very laid back I like that he's a good dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
I appreciate the care and concern for my comfort, speaking in easy to understand terms and making me feel welcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Very pleased with care aftercare and surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Great people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
I would highly recommend this provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr Dimar and Charity are just the best at what they do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr. Diamar is wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Everyone was very nice and professional.answered all my questions.was very pleased with the results/visit/out come.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr. Dimar is simply the finest surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
My experience with Dr. Dimar has always been good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr Dimar and his staff is very professional and personal. I've had neck surgery in back surgery and he was my doctor. He did a wonderful job with both surgeries .I would recommend him to everyone.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Dimar is a very knowledgeable physician as well as a very kind man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
Nice,Knowledgeable,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
I was very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Impressed and satisfied with Dr Dimar he listened to me and explained my condition and the outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Dimar. He is a great medical professional, I have had him twice for my Cervical Sugery. I only want him if I need surgery in the future
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr dimar is a good doctor no problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Very kind. Spoke in terms easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr Dimar and [...] at his office are amazing. Always helpful and responsive.
