
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Kirk Owens, II
Years In Practice
14
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Recognition
Publications:
Crawford CH 3rd, Glassman SD, Djurasovic M, Owens RK 2nd, Gum JL, Carreon LY. Prognostic Factors Associated with Best Outcomes (Minimal Symptom State) Following Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Conditions. Spine J. 2018 Jun 27.
Jazini E, Gum JL, Glassman SD, Crawford CH 3rd, Djurasovic M, Owens RK 2nd, Dimar JR 2nd, McGraw KE, Carreon LY. Cost-effectiveness of circumferential fusion for lumbar spondylolisthesis: propensity-matched comparison of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion with anterior-posterior fusion. Spine J. 2018 Apr 26.
Owens RK II, Carreon LY, Bisson E, Bydon M, Potts E, Glassman SD. Back pain improves significantly following discectomy for treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Spine J. 2018 Feb 14.
Owens RK, Djurasovic M, Crawford CH 3rd, Glassman SD, Dimar JR 2nd, Carreon LY. Impact of Surgical Approach on Clinical Outcomes in the Treatment of Lumbar Pseudarthrosis. Global Spine J. 2016:6;786-791.
Owens RK 2nd, Djurasovic M, Onyekwelu I, Bratcher KR, McGraw KE, Carreon LY. Outcomes and revision rates in normal, overweight and obese patients five years after lumbar fusion. Spine J. 2016:16;1178-83.
Carreon LY, Djurasovic M, Dimar JR 2nd, Owens RK 2nd, Crawford CH 3rd, Puno RM, Bratcher KR, McGraw KE, Glassman SD. Can the anxiety domain of EQ-5D and mental health items from SF-36 help predict outcomes after surgery for lumbar degenerative disorders? J Neurosurg Spine. 2016:6;1-5.
Owens RK 2nd, Carreon LY, Djurasovic M, Glassman SD. Relative Benefit of TLIF vs. PSF Stratified by Diagnostic Indication. J Spinal Disord Tech 2014:27; 144-7.
Schlierf T, Crawford CH 3rd, Carreon LY, Owens RK 2nd. Delayed Spontaneous Reduction of Traumatic Pediatric Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation. Am J Orthop 2014:43; E61-4.
Jones-Quaidoo SM, Djurasovic M, Owens RK 2nd, Carreon LY. Superior Articulating Facet Violation: Percutaneous versus Open Techniques. J Neurosurg Spine 2013:18; 593-7.
Owens RK 2nd , Crawford CH 3rd, Djurasovic M, Canan CE, Burke LO, Bratcher KR, McCarthy KJ, Carreon LY. Predictive factors for the use of cell saver in lumbar spinal surgery. Spine 2013:38; E217-22.
Canan CE, Myers JA, Owens RK, Crawford CH 3rd, Djurasovic M, Burke LO, Bratcher KR, McCarthy KJ, Carreon LY. Blood Salvage Produces Higher Total Blood Product Costs in Single-Level Lumbar Spinal Surgery. Spine 2013:38;703-8.
Owens K, Glassman SD, Howard JM, Djurasovic M, Carreon LY. Perioperative complications with rhBMP-2 in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. Eur Spine J 2011:20; 612-7.
Owens, II RK, Parameswaran AD, Seligson D, Roberts CS. A Simple Technique of Outpatient Clinic Removal of External Fixators Using a Topical Cryorefrigerant Anesthetic. Osteo Trauma Care 2005: 13; 261-263.
JJ Hoth, MJ Scott, RK Owens, NA Stassen, GA Franklin, WG Cheadle, JL Rodriguez. Trauma alters alveolar effector cell apoptosis. Surgery 2003: 134; 631-8.
Lectures:
Spine Conference Lectures: Herniated nucleus pulposis/stenosis, Overview of evaluation and management, Cervical spine sports injury, Coding.
Honors & Awards:
Louisville Magazine's Top Surgeon in Spinal Surgery 2014
NASS Value Abstract Award 2012
Blood Salvage Produces Higher Total Blood Product Costs in Single-Level Lumbar Spinal Surgery
Clinical Interests/Research
Clinical/Research Interests:
Minimally invasive spine surgery, Cervical and lumbar disc herniation, Cervical and lumbar stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis: pediatric and adult, complex spine reconstruction, infection, spine trauma, spine tumors
Clinical outcomes following degenerative spine surgery and minimally invasive surgery, cost savings and cost-effectiveness in spine surgery.
Locations
- Norton Leatherman Spine - Stonestreet Rd
- 9300 Stonestreet Road, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40272
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- phone: 502-935-8061
- fax: 502-933-7010
- Norton Leatherman Spine - St Matthews
- 4123 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 101, Louisville, KY 40207
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- phone: 502-584-7525
- fax: 502-584-6851
- Norton Leatherman Spine - Downtown
- 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202
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- Norton Leatherman Spine - Angies Way
- 9880 Angies Way, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40241
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- Norton Leatherman Spine Center
- 130 Stonecrest Road, Suite 104, Shelbyville, KY 40065
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- phone: 502-584-7525
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Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
- Medical Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2005
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013
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
193 ratings, 54 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 2/28/2026
Everyone was very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Showed us the X-rays, MRI so we could see where the problem was and how it could be resolved
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Owens was very attentive to my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Everyone worked to make sure I was comfortable, knew what was going on, and I was given the medical information I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Everyone was very nice. They answered any questions that I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Great place to go. I needed to get in as soon as I could. They got me an appointment in in 3 days from the time I called. Very great people working and the take your health very seriously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Owen's is a wonderful Dr. He listens and is very attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
I was called back promptly at my appt time. Everyone is always so nice there. Dr Owens is wonderful. He's performed four back surgeries on me and is being proactive about additional procedures I need and tests I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Always a good visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Service was 100% from the time we entered the door. I hardly had a chance to sit down before I was asked to go back. I absolutely loved this physician upon meeting him. He was very easy to communicate with and very caring. The office staff went above and beyond.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Owens is the BEST doctor I have ever been to!! I am so lucky to have him as my back surgeon!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Todo estuvo excelente muy buena atenci?n en sentido general
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Kirk Owens is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Very pleased with Dr Owens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Absolute finest care, the surgery turned out fantastic have already recommended friends and family to him with back problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Owens has went above and beyond with care before and since my back surgery. I've had some minor complications, and he has closely monitored and addressed them.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
They have always been very friendly and professional and I've. Been there several times... D
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
The young man at registration was very pleasant courteous and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
I didnt feel like this was my 1st time at the office because just after meeting both the people I saw I felt like they were genuinely my friends. I couldn't have been more satisfied in a 1st visit to anywhere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
So, Caring and interested in my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr. Owens was late seeing me but he apologized as soon as he entered the room and explained that all of the patients he had seen prior to me were scheduled to have surgery and he had to spend extra time with them! He was very courteous and explained everything nicely to me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
This office is very easy to get to in which Dr. Owens practices . He's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
He takes time with me and answers all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Owen is an amazing doctor I have had two surgeries from him and both were successful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Owens is one of the best, he is very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail and listens I highly recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
He was kind, respectful, honest and very thorough and listened well! Dr. Owen was we're good with explanations of my medical problem, and the surgery I needed to correct the health issue! I asked quite a few questions that he answered all of them with patience and very thoroughly! He is an excellent listener! I would recommend Dr. Owen as the best physician for back and neck problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2025
This was a second opinion visit for back surgery. Dr. Owens was great and he agreed with the surgery that my surgeon was recommending.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Penny,RN and Dr.Owens are great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Excellent surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Owens looked at the incision and said it was time to remove the staples. He said he was happy we chose to have the incision closed instead of choosing wound care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Everyone was very kind and courteous I think the world of Dr. Owens and staffS
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
He is an excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Care and concern was excellent, as usual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr Owens was very professional and courteous. He laid out a plan of card that I truly appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Excellent service. Excellent knowledge. Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Owens and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Provider was fine. [...] I have no complaints about this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
I have faith in Dr Owen because he has fixed several places on my spine. Wouldn't go to any one else
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Solo quiero reconocer la atenci?n por el De Kirt Owen y todo su equipo m?dico y recepcionistas como exelentes proffesionkb Los felicito a todos . Estoy muy contenta con mi cirug?a . Ha sido un ?xito favorable a mi favor o
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
[...] Dr Owens are very professional, kind and such great listeners!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr Owens provided surgery that changed my life for the better and I'm so grateful! Everyone in the practice has been positive and supportive on every occasion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
The provider was very knowledgeable and friendly.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Doctor was nice I only had about 10 minutes of an actual doctor visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr. Owen's is amazing! He gave me my life back!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Dr Owens is a very good DR!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
I work for another Orthopaedic group of doctors who do not treat back issues. After talking with Dr. Owens about my back issues, I will continue to refer our patients with back issues to him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Owens & his staff have been very kind professional & helped me as they could
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Very professional & honest...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Very polite and caring .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Scheduled MRI standing up to get a better impression. Knew other doctors that I'm working with and they all have shared information to better care for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
All nice and polite