About

Michael A. Basso-Williams, D.O., MPH, is an orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, and completed his residency at Riverside University Health System in California. Dr. Basso-Williams also holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Basso-Williams provides care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, including fractures, torn ligaments and tendons, and arthritis. His clinical focus includes sports medicine, total knee replacement, minor hand surgery and fracture care. His procedural expertise encompasses shoulder and knee arthroscopy, including rotator cuff and labral repairs, meniscal and ACL reconstruction, as well as fixation of clavicle, humerus, metacarpal, tibia and ankle fractures. Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Basso-Williams strives to treat patients as he would his own family, taking the time to thoroughly explain conditions and treatment options to ensure patients feel confident in their care plan. As a U.S. Air Force veteran and former munitions officer and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Basso-Williams is passionate about continuing to serve local veterans in Indiana and Kentucky. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and pursuing outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, mountain biking and off-roading.

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Expertise

Education

  • Midwestern University

    Medical Education, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2012

  • Riverside University Health System

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults, Geriatrics
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.80 out of 5 4.8 of 5 stars — 107 Ratings, 19 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 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 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider discussed treatment options 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/25/2026

I hope he will forever be my ortho doctor. Supremely impressed. My husband will be his next patient.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/01/2026

Good experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/29/2026

The doctor was awesome

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/16/2026

He never even touched my knee that seemed odd to me guess x rays are enough. Very different from my retired Dr. This was first time ever seeing this Dr

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/07/2026

Dr Williams is thorough and clear about other options such as occupational therapy

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/22/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/16/2026

Great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/19/2026

Dr. Williams was very thorough. He had a great bedside manner and was invested in finding a solution for my problem.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/25/2026

Dr Williams was great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/18/2026

Very good at explaining how the injuries to the knee tend to happen. Also good at translating the injury from medical terms to layman's terms.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/04/2026

Extremely nice and professional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/04/2026

Everything great

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/13/2026

Very professional and very kind gentleman

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/10/2026

Dr. Williams is great addition to this office! He has a good bedside manner, listens well and explains everything in a manner in which I understood. I will definitely refer family and friends to Dr. Williams.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/23/2025

D Williams and Staff was very Kind and Caring.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/19/2025

Everyone was very professional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/25/2025

Dr. Basso-Williams made me feel calm, and well taken care of every step of the way. So thankful that he was my Dr. I would recommend him and the entire staff to anyone.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/18/2025

My first time there and it went well.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/15/2025

Overall I was very satisfied with this visit and would recommend your staff to my friends without reservations.


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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