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David E Tate, Jr.

David E Tate, Jr., MD

Hand Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About David E Tate, Jr.

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

David E. Tate Jr., M.D., earned his medical degree and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He then completed an arthritis fellowship with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and a hand surgery fellowship with the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Micro Surgery in Louisville. Dr. Tate is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand.

In addition to offering surgical and nonsurgical care for injuries and conditions affecting the upper extremities, Dr. Tate has special interests in treating arthritis, Dupuytren’s contracture, nerve compression and fractures and dislocations of the elbow and wrist. His treatment approach involves an individualized care plan for each patient.

Dr. Tate is actively involved in research focused on developing cutting-edge technologies and rehabilitation for patients as well as working to improve care for years to come.

Dr. Tate is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery, the American College of Surgeons and the Hospital for Special Surgery Alumni Association. He is chairman of the Historian and Museum Curator Committee of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He also is an editorial reviewer for the journal Injury and the Journal of Hand Surgery, American Volume.

Away from the office Dr. Tate enjoys spending time with his children, long distance running, reading, music and studying languages.

Locations

  1. Norton Arm and Hand Institute - St Matthews
    • 4123 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 415, Plaza 3, Louisville, KY 40207
    • Get Directions
    • phone: 502-629-4263
    • fax: 502-629-4282
  2. Norton Arm and Hand Institute - Downtown
    • phone: 502-629-4263
    • fax: 502-629-4282

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Hand Surgery, 1998
  • Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995
  • Internship: Medical University of South Carolina, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992
  • Medical Education: Medical University of South Carolina, Doctor of Medicine, 1991

Board Certifications

  • Surgery of the Hand: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001
  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000

Insurance

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Search plans
  • 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

4.6 out of 5

185 ratings, 46 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    The Doctor was top notch! I can say that he will be hard to replace when he retires.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Ery professional and congenial

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr Tate is very professional, courteous and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    He is very kind and spoke a few words to me in my own language to give me security and confidence

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr. Tate is very knowledgeable and skilled. I trust him with my medical carr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Takes excellent care of my needs, in fact one of my family members needed his help and was worked in to take care of his problems

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I think I was in and out in less than 30 minutes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I like Dr Tate, he seems very caring and understanding about my issues and my overall health. Very good, sence this was my first time seeing him. Looking forward to more visits in the future. He fully addressed my issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Very kind and thorough doctor and X-ray technician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Love him. He was on top of it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Very caring, friendly staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Excellen staff! Friendly, helpful and compasIona Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Krystal and all front desk staff very polite and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Very caring and always listens and answers all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. Tate is very caring and kindly professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    I loved Dr. Tate!! He was Compassionate and Professional!! He took so much time with me, listened to me and explained everything!! I'm grateful he could help me so much and doesn't push surgery and is hopeful on my finger fracture healing without surgery!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Very helpful staff. Dr Tate was great. He listened to my symptoms and was very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Doctor Tate was very kind and patient with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I appreciate the respectful kind informative about my Physical needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr. Tate very knowledgeable, courteous and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Son muy profesionales

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr. Tate Immediately addressed my broken wrist. He did a finger test and Indicated the break on x-rays.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Great customer service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    The provider was great and very helpful regarding my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    He was professional but friendly and was easy to talk to. Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable in his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    He was the best and saw me sooner than anyone else thank God I saw him so quickly He was really invested in my care as much as I hoped

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    I felt very comfortable. I also felt he listened to me .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    The doctor looked at the x-rays and he did a good job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Great service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    The provider was very brief- the visit lasted less than 10 minutes - but he listened to my concerns, assessed me quickly and thoroughly, and gave me the information I needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Very thorough and got me scheduled for surgery immediately

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    The doctors were excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Very nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Tate saw my finger and knew what I needed and checked with my primary care physician regarding the medication to give me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Keep up the good work!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    I was going on vacation so the team got me in immediately. Dr Tate was very thorough and even got me scheduled for physical therapy the same day. They were able to tend to my needs quickly and professionally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Great office & staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Very knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr Tate was very informed about my situation, had reviewed X-rays and provided a path to healing and scheduled a follow up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Very thorough and professional and respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr Tate when above and beyond my expectations, he actually showed he cared about my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Dr Tate was wonderful...his nurse was wonderful and the front office staff were friendly and comforting

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Excellent nothing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Thank you very much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    I greatly appreciated the time and concern shown by Dr. Tate. I came for a second opinion and and certainly glad I did.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Dr. Tate provided great communication and health plan. Very informative and helpful