
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout 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
- Norton Neuroscience Institute
- 106 West John Rowan Boulevard, Suite E2, Bardstown, KY 40004
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- phone: 502-454-5044
- fax: 502-583-2120
- Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
- 170 Dr Arla Way, Suite 101, Louisville, KY 40229
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- phone: 502-583-1697
- fax: 502-583-2120
- Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery
- 3 Audubon Plaza Drive, Suite LL2, Louisville, KY 40217
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- phone: 502-583-1697
- fax: 502-636-8997
- Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
- 850 South 28th Street, Suite 104, Louisville, KY 40211
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- phone: 502-446-4664
- fax: 502-583-2120
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
- 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 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 2/12/2026
Buena
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Very understanding and clear about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Discussed options on back surgery.Provided me with options and explained recovery process and time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Everyone in this office was extremely nice and a pleasure to be around.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Very nice and took time to explain and how to treat
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Great-thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Enjoyed talking with Dr. He really help me understand and calm any question
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr.Denzler and his staff were very friendly and welcoming.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr Densler is an incredible doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
He is so very professional and extremely friendly and very caring!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
He was very helpful in everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
I trust my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Always pretty quick.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
They took me in within 4 minutes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Everything was on time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Great staff and excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
World class doctor.Extremely intelligent.Professional and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Hes the best in my book
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Excellent surgeon, great follow up and recommendations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
I appreciated the friendliness and listening ear of Densler.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Best care ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Felt very happy with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
I'm very pleased there was not a problem. He reassured I have no problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Awsome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Extremely compassionate and caring and wants to help you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Wonderful Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Provider seemed genually concerned about my health. Was very knowledgeable about my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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.