
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout John E Harpring
Years In Practice
33
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
At Norton Healthcare, we believe you - the patient - are the most important person to our practice. As the region's leading health care provider, we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those we serve in a manner that responds to the needs of our community and honors our faith heritage.
Our specialty practice is a part of Norton Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group at Norton Healthcare. Norton Medical Group currently includes providers who offer primary, specialty and urgent care services in locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our practice is comprised of compassionate, skilled specialists who are committed to ensuring you receive the best care and have access to the latest medical technology and services.
Locations
- Norton Neuroscience Institute
- 157 Towne Drive, Suite 102, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-583-1697
- fax: 502-583-2120
- Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
- 210 East Gray Street, Suite 1105, Louisville, KY 40202
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-583-1697
- fax: 502-583-2120
- Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
- 150 Frankfort Road, Suite 102B, Shelbyville, KY 40065
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-583-1697
- fax: 502-583-2120
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Norton Hospital, Neurological Surgery, 1996
- Internship: University of Louisville Hospital, General Surgery, 1990
- Medical Education: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1989
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2001
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
4.3 out of 5
219 ratings, 36 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
Dr. Harpring is the most dedicated and competent medical professional I've encountered. He followed through to find all the facts possible. I trust him implicitly. I would recommend this Doctor and any practice he associates with, without hesitation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
He great he took great care of me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Harpring and the medical team were very courteous and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Elizabeth Venegas attended the appointment along with Dr. Harping. Mrs. Venegas was very informative, took the time to explain everything and listen to questions. She even followed up later with an answer to a prescription medication question we had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Dr. Harpring did an amazing job on my first back fusion 4 years ago and I trust him completely to do my second.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
They all are very nice and respectful. Rebecca is a very sweet person who works for Dr. Harparing and I like her a lot she is very nice sweet person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Didn't mind the wait. But the chairs in the waiting room need an upgrade. Especially for those with back issues bb
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
I liked him
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Good provider, and explain to me about my lower back and the procedure they where going to perform when I have the surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Harpring is beyond excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Friendly and helpful staff very accommodating!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Very pleasant and interested in my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
I have always found the doctor and staff largely curious and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
I have had 2 surgeries under Dr. Harpring very satisfied with both. Highly recommend him!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
They are the best team of doctors I could have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
The Dr was very nice and answered all my and my husbands questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Second situation to need his services. Lie him a lot . Very professional , analytical and responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Just he is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Everyone was so pleasant. Rebecca very nice and personable. Physician also very personable and put me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Everyone was very friendly and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Very efficient staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
They were all so nice and helpful to me. If needed I would definitely go back to them.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
The doctor did his job correctly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
None got in earlier than appointment!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Everyone was Great!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Good team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Great people doing an excellent job.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
He's a great surgeon of course! A little work on the listening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Was very nice and informative. Just wished he could have fixed me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
First appt with Dr Harpring, looking forward to working with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr.Harpring Is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
My Dr. Is very good. I'm sure he had a very good reason for being late. The receptionists and nurses were extremely kind and so apologetic for the Dr. They never told me why and I didn't ask. Privacy and all.