
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Tristan D Blackburn
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Tristan D. Blackburn, M.D., earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington and her medical degree from the University of Louisville. Dr. Blackburn completed her residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in rheumatology at Fletcher Allen Health Care/University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. She has done research in osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease and has a special interest in vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dr Blackburn is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. She practices a multidisciplinary approach to complex rheumatic diseases with an emphasis on improving quality of life for her patients.
Outside of work, Dr. Blackburn enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, taking walks and reading.
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Locations
- Norton Rheumatology
- 3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 208, Louisville, KY 40207
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- phone: 502-899-6061
- fax: 502-899-6127
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Rheumatology, 2012
- Residency: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2010
- Medical Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2007
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010
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
5 out of 5
238 ratings, 75 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 2/24/2026
Dr.T. Is truly a prodigy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Blackburn is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Excellent! Empathetic, knowledgeable, friendly
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr. Blackburn is always very concerned and interested in my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
I ALWAYS have a good experience when I visit this office!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Blackburn is the most compassionate and knowledgeable doctor that I see. She is always familiar with my medical history and seems genuinely concerned with my needs and well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Went in for regular checkup. Melanie took my blood pressure and immediately jumped into action. Ran out of exam room got Dr. Blackburn. Then put me in wheelchair and took me to ER. Their expertise and professionalism was amazing. The girls that took me over stayed with me until I was checked in. Thanks to all of them I got the care I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr Blackburn is a great physician and cares about her patients she does a great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Wonderful dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Blackburn has always given me excellent care and I have recommended her to many of my relatives and Dr. Blackburn has consistently provided me with exceptional medical care, and I have enthusiastically recommended her to numerous relatives and acquaintances.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Blackburn is a wonderful, compassionate, and knowledgeable physician. I always feel seen and heard from Dr Blackburn and her staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Extremely caring and always goes an extra mile in her care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
I'm glad Dr. Blackburn is my rheumatologist
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
The provider and nurse were very good[...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
I have been a patient of Dr Blackburn for about 9 years and have admired her professionalism as well as the concern she shows me and my conditions. I am doing very well under her care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
I experienced the same exceptional care as I received in the past visits. It amazes me that this staff is so far and above that which I perceived as the profession standards.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Great Doctor and wonderful staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
My provider is so caring. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Professional, knowledgeable, efficient Empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Great doctor wonderful staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr Blackburn is always knowledgeable, kind and honest!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Spent a lot of time with me going over questions and suggestions for my treatment.this is one of the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
She's the best! Always listens and explains things very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Thank You Dr. Blackburn! You and your staff are the best. Have a beautiful blessed holiday season
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Everyone I interacted with was absolutely wonderful! Probably the best doctor experience I've ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Blackburn is so very kind and thorough.She's one of the few physicians left that takes time, care and listens to me.Thank you Dr. Blackburn! Her assistant and LindaMarie are wonderful as well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Very well qualified and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Tristan is always professional and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I Dr. Blackburn is the best doctor and she cares about her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Received great care! Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr Blackburn has collaborated with other specialist to develop the best treatment plan and always willing to discuss options and my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
I'm very happy with Dr. Thriston Blackburn
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
My provider is knowledgeable, kind, and shows compassion. I would highly recommend her as one of the best physicians I have ever seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr Blackburn was truly phenomenal!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Wonderful doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Felt like in good hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Excellent competent knowledgeable!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I see my provider for arthritis, but she picked up on something else that was going on with me.Once the other doctors had missed and ordered care for me right away.In that issue, it could have cost me my leg.Had she not done what she done?She's a great doctor and I hope she continues to be my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr Tristan Blackburn is the best! So caring & attentive. We are very fortunate to have her manage my husbands care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Blackburn is knowledgeable, professional and pleasant. A winning combination!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
There were no delays. I drive an hour and half just for the quality of care this office provides.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Blackburn has a very nice demeanor. She explained tests she was going to run and most importantly, listened to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Office staff excellent. Medical staff excellent.Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
BEST Doctor in the Norton's System
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr Blackburn XLNT provider very lucky to have her!!!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Always the consummate practitioner and healer. I am most thankful for her help and caring as should all of you should be in the practice and Norton community.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Blackburn and staff is very nice and courteous every time I comeDr Blackburn always takes her time to hear Me about my situation and shows concern Thank you Dr Blackburn
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
She is always concerned about my health and always helps me with my problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Excellent! Empathetic, knowledgeable, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Always enjoy my visit with Dr. Blackburn: very sweet, caring and really efficient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
Doctor Blackburn has been my Rheumatologist for several years.I credit her with getting me to the point that I am back and able to have a little bit of normal mess in my life.She's thoughtful and caring and if needed, she researches what needs to be done. I could go on for volumes telling you how good of a rheumatologist she is and she's just as good a person is she has a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr Blackburn was very clear on my diagnosis and appropriate care and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr Tristan Blackburn is wonderful. Highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr Blackburn has tried diligently to provide me the utmost care to improve my quality of life. She has collaborated with my other specialist to find treatment option for my unusual conditions. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Patient knowledgeable compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr Blackburn is always professional, kind, and knowledgeable [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Very happy with the doctor and the medical assistant/nurse.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Very satisfied with this providers team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
She is a very informed physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
She is a very knowledgeable and answers any questions I may have. Couldn't ask for a better doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Blackburn is the most caring and educated doctor. Caring for people is definitely her calling. She takes the time to listen to everything I say and truly hears my words and concerns. I feel very fortunate to have a doctor that is as passionate about patients' care as Dr. Blackburn.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
I'm very pleased with Dr Blackburn and [...]. They are very knowledgeable, kind, respectful and truly care about me and my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Great Dr!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Dr.Blackburn is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Dr Blackburn is an exceptional practitioner. She runs a tight ship and appreciates those who support her. You are very blessed to have her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr. Blackburn is so kind and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Blackburn is an excellent doctor. She takes the time to listen to me, answer any questions and provides explanations of my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
I've always been happy with Dr Blackburn. I've been her pt for 15 yrs. She caring and always quick to respond when I contact her. I trust her and rely on her to treat my RA.