About

At Norton Healthcare, we believe you - the patient - are the most important person to our practice. As the region's leading health care provider, we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those we serve in a manner that responds to the needs of our community and honors our faith heritage.

Our specialty practice is a part of Norton Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group at Norton Healthcare. Norton Medical Group currently includes providers who offer primary, specialty and urgent care services in locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our practice is comprised of compassionate, skilled specialists who are committed to ensuring you receive the best care and have access to the latest medical technology and services.


Locations


Expertise

Education

  • Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University

    Fellowship, Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism, 2000

  • Teheran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services Teheran Medical School

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 1988

  • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 494 Ratings, 56 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 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider knew important medical history 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
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 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
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 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider discussed treatment options 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/12/2026

He is the best!would recommend to anyone.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/03/2026

Dr Poorkay is amazing Listens to concernsHelps with any issues that we bring him

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/25/2026

Dr Poorkay was awesome and kind

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/19/2026

Dr. Poorkay is my favorite Doctor

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/12/2026

Dr.Poorkay is very compassionate, friendly and explains everything in a way it can be understood

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/12/2026

Excellent

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/12/2026

Very professional experience

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/11/2026

Dr Poorkay is a great doctor,[..]

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/10/2026

DR POORKAY IS THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE KNOWN. CARING, LISTENS, CONSISTANTLY DOES A THOROUGH JOB. HE HAS IDENTIFIED HEART ISSUES (BRANCH BLOCK) AND ANEMIA ISSUES WHEN NONE OF MY MANY DOCTORS HAVE NOTICED.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/04/2026

Very caring and knowledgable care givet

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/29/2026

Dr Poorkay is very personal very professional and a very good doctor that I highly respect. He has totally changed my health from bad to good with some good advice I highly recommend him as a doctor

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/28/2026

Dr Poorkay is great!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/19/2026

He is very detailed with us.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/17/2026

Dr. Poorkay is the finest doctor I've ever seen. He is always kind, knowledgeable about what's going on with my health issues, and is helping me live with a serious condition that can be tricky at times. He is available day and night. He is also personable and looks at me when talking to me.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/16/2026

Dan Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/08/2026

Dr. Poorkay is the best !!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/02/2026

Dr. Medhi Poorkay is extremely knowledgable, professional, always courteous, and he is a great listener who takes the time to thoroughly understtand what's going on, why, and how to proceed. I am 69 yeras old. In my lifetime I have only encountered a few doctors who could be described that way. Most of them, including Dr. Poorkay, work at Norton somewhere in Louisville.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/02/2026

The Staff was Wonderful

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/01/2026

I have a very high level of respect and trust in Dr. Poorkay

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/24/2026

Dt Poorkay is outstanding. I've been using him for over 20 years and he has actively watched out for my health issues.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/24/2026

I am pleased with the care and support from my doctor.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/24/2026

Dr Poorkay is the best

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/16/2026

I would highly recommend Dr Poorkay

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/06/2026

Dr. Poorkay listens to you and makes suggestions. He is never in a hurry and encourages you to discuss any medical issues you might be having. He is straightforward in his suggestions and allows you to make decisions. You can feel that he is compassionate and he feels authentic.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/28/2026

Best doctor! Worth the wait time.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/24/2026

Dr Poorkay is a excellent Doctor. He listens and recommends things. He is truly concerned about my health and well-being

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/23/2026

I just feel bad that I was unable to access my chart in time for my video visit, I apologize to Dr Poorkay for that as I realize he is extremely busy because he is such an excellent and caring and kind doctor. I feel blessed to have him as my doctor and he has helped me so so very much, you should be proud to have him working in your facility!!! I would recommend him to everybody but he is already so so busy and understandably why.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/23/2026

Dr. Porkay is a great Doctor. He always talks over my labs with me and ask how things are going. One of the best Doctors I have ever had.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/20/2026

The staff is wonderful and my doctor is AWESOME!!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/13/2026

Dr. Poorkay is very caring and smart. He will find an answer for my symptoms and a treatment that works.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/08/2026

Dr. Poorkay is easily my favorite doctor I see semi regularly. He always addresses all of my concerns and brings up any issues he sees in my bloodwork. No complaints whatsoever.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/03/2026

The doctor was very nice. I know that he reviewed my information because he asked questions regarding it. It seems most doctors are too busy to do this.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/02/2026

I've had nothing but good experiences with Dr. Poorkay for 10 years now. He is kind, caring & professional in treating his patients. He shows concern & offers comfort & compassion. He always has my best interest at heart when making decisions regarding my health. I'd highly recommend him to family & friends.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/28/2026

Mehdi Poorkay is the top doc of all time!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/28/2026

Dr Poorkay was extremely thorough, helpful and courteous

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/28/2026

The doctor is very knowledgeable, helpful and very sincere. He has really helped me with my health problem highly recommend him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/25/2026

As usual excellent

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/22/2026

Dr Poorkay always listens to my concerns and respects my decisions.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/16/2026

I have recommended this provider!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/10/2026

Great experience here. Doctor Poorkay is the best Endocrinologist that I have ever seen. He is very professional, caring and attentive to every detail. The nurse and the scheduler at check out were wonderful.I am very confident that I will continue to get the very best care at this clinic. Thank you.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/07/2026

Dr. Poorkay is the BEST!!!!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/06/2026

Dr. Poorkay is an excellent physician.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/04/2026

Ive already recommend Dr Poorkay to others.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/03/2026

It was a very good experience for me.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/03/2026

Dr. Poorkey is the best

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/31/2026

Dr. Poorkay is wonderful very caring only wants the best for his patients.

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/31/2026

Dr. Poorkay & his staff is very polite & professional every time I'm there.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/19/2026

I feel that my care needs were met very well.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/12/2026

Dr. Poorkay is worth the waiting times.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/12/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/11/2026

Dr. Poorkay is one of the best doctors in Louisville KY.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/03/2026

Very thorough and listened to all my concerns

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/26/2026

Dr.Poorkay and the staff are the best!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/23/2026

Dr. Poorkay's office is the best!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/17/2026

I have had all good experiences

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/08/2026

Dr. Poorkay is the best


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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