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Duane W Densler

Duane W Densler, MD

Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Duane W Densler

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Duane W. Densler, M.D. earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee.  He completed residencies in general surgery and neurosurgery at the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine. Dr. Densler is board certified in neurological surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Prior to joining Norton Healthcare Dr. Densler served as chief neurosurgical division and director of neurosurgical services at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates.

Locations

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute
    • 106 West John Rowan Boulevard, Suite E2, Bardstown, KY 40004
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  2. Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
  3. Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery
  4. Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery, 2007
  • Internship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2001
  • Medical Education: Meharry Medical College, Doctor of Medicine, 1999

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

4.8 out of 5

133 ratings, 40 reviews

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Provider listened carefully
Provider gave easy to understand instruction
Provider knew important medical history
Provider showed respect for what you said
Provider spent enough time with you
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Very understanding and clear about my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Discussed options on back surgery.Provided me with options and explained recovery process and time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Everyone in this office was extremely nice and a pleasure to be around.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    Very nice and took time to explain and how to treat

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Great-thanks

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Dr. Densler and his team recognized that my MRI was very bad and immediately jumped into action. I am so very thankful for the care and concern that they provided.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    This office staff and Dr Densler are exceptional. Dr Densler explains exactly what is going on with my MRI results from past images compared to recent imaging. Then he explained exactly what my options are and let me decide what is best for me. Norton's health care is an amazing. Every dr I have with nortons

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    He always listens to my concerns and what I have to say. I would highly recommend him to anyone

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

    Enjoyed talking with Dr. He really help me understand and calm any question

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

    Dr.Denzler and his staff were very friendly and welcoming.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr Densler is an amazing provider. I place a great deal of confidence in his ability and knowledge. He's always made me feel very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Every one there was excellent. Great people to work with. I like also that they listen to the patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Densler is an incredible doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Very attentive and understanding. When I wasn't comfortable with another fusion Dr. Densler referred me to a Dr on his team for a possible disc replacement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    He is so very professional and extremely friendly and very caring!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Dr. Densler was very thorough and explained everything to me in terms I could understand. Should I ever need neuro services again, I will definitely see him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    He was very helpful in everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    I trust my provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Always pretty quick.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    They took me in within 4 minutes.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    I see this doctor for ongoing treatment for a back injury and will continue to see him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Densler is an excellent Spine Dr he worked on my back and I have no problems either

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Everything was on time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Great staff and excellent care!

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

    Dr Densler and his staff were outstanding. We discussed all the options and then he had me decide what I wanted to do. I will definitely recommend him and is practice to my friends and family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    World class doctor.Extremely intelligent.Professional and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Hes the best in my book

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Excellent surgeon, great follow up and recommendations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    I appreciated the friendliness and listening ear of Densler.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Best care ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Felt very happy with my care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    I'm very pleased there was not a problem. He reassured I have no problem.

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

    Awsome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Very nice and very good at what he does. Couldn't be any happier with him or the surgery I had.

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

    Extremely compassionate and caring and wants to help you

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

    Wonderful Doctor!

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

    This doctor is absolutely the best person in Norton's [...] this doctor is a number one he cares and he shows that he cares you should have more doctors like him working there [...]

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

    Provider seemed genually concerned about my health. Was very knowledgeable about my health concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Evety staff member, upon immediately Walking In the door, were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. They all good rapor with each other as well. They all seemed to be happy to be there.