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John E Harpring

John E Harpring, MD

Spine SurgeryNeurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute
  2. Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
  3. Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery

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

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

4.3 out of 5

219 ratings, 36 reviews

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Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    He great he took great care of me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Harpring and the medical team were very courteous and professional.

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

    I liked him

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

    Dr Harpring is beyond excellent

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Friendly and helpful staff very accommodating!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Very pleasant and interested in my condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I have always found the doctor and staff largely curious and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I have had 2 surgeries under Dr. Harpring very satisfied with both. Highly recommend him!!

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

    They are the best team of doctors I could have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    The Dr was very nice and answered all my and my husbands questions.

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

    Second situation to need his services. Lie him a lot . Very professional , analytical and responsive

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

    Just he is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Very good

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

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Everyone was very friendly and professional.

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

    Very efficient staff

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

    The doctor did his job correctly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    None got in earlier than appointment!

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

    Everyone was Great!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Good team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Very good experience

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

    Great people doing an excellent job.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    He's a great surgeon of course! A little work on the listening.

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

    Good

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

    Was very nice and informative. Just wished he could have fixed me.

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

    First appt with Dr Harpring, looking forward to working with him.

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

    Dr.Harpring Is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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.