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Lauren M Fader

Lauren M Fader, MD

Hand Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Norton Arm and Hand Institute - Downtown
    • phone: 502-629-4263
    • fax: 502-629-4282
  2. Norton Arm and Hand Institute - Audubon
  3. Norton Arm and Hand Institute - St Matthews
    • 4123 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 415, Plaza 3, Louisville, KY 40207
    • Get Directions
    • phone: 502-629-4263
    • fax: 502-629-4282
  4. Norton Arm and Hand Institute - Brownsboro
    • phone: 502-629-4263
    • fax: 502-629-4282

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Virginia School of Medicine, Hand Surgery, 2021
  • Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
  • Medical Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2015

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

4.9 out of 5

242 ratings, 69 reviews

The 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.

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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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    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Dr. Fader is great!! Takes her time w me and listens. Very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    The doctor was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr Fader was recommended by my family Dr and I have been very pleased with her.

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

    It was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr Fader and this office have always been great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    She's very special and very respectful and takes good care of me l wouldn't change her for a million bucks

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    Very busy office. Staff and doctors very professional. Felt at ease and will discuss treatment after my nerve test a prognosis will be decided. I would recommend this Dr and office to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr. Fader is compassionate and thorough, and always makes me feel heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Dr. Fader is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Alli, The medical assistant who ushered me to my examination room, was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, attentive, and professional. And she had a great sense of humor. She was delightful!Dr. Fader was professional And compassionate. She explained what I was seeing in the x-ray and possible treatments. She answered all of my questions to the point. If I have future arm/hand problems, I will return to Dr. Fader.

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

    Excellent in explaining conditions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. Fader is the best! I wish all Dr's were as respectful and helpful as she is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Great doctor and staff that truly care about the patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Just couldn't be more grateful for the care that I received. Thank you

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

    Dr, Fader is very technically skilled and has great people skills.

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

    Dr Fader and team Rock!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Fader is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Very good and staff Very friendly all around Very good people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Fader was very compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Great staff, quick to see me, hadn't even finished filling out paperwork and they were ready.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Very friendly and compassionate

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

    Attentive to my needs.Concerned about my overall health needs

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

    This is 2nd time to see Dr Lauren Fader, for my hand & wrists, she answers all questions & seems very engaged with my case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Overall I was very satisfied the way I was taken care of.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Dr Laureen Fader is a excellent and highly professional and all the staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Everything went smoothly. I was finished earlier than I thought.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Kind knowledgeable, friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    I totally luv the way I've been attended to from the time I ck n to I ck out everyone is so friendly

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

    Day of surgery everyone was great. It was a very good experience

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

    Excelente limpieza y organizaci?n por parte del proveedor y su equipo.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Doctor was very caring, had excellent bedside manner

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

    I really like Dr. Fader, she is so patient to listen to my concerns and attentive to the details of my care.

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

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Really happy with Dr FaderSeems like great doctor and person!!

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

    Dr Fader is great. [...]

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

    NBest hand Dr in Lou.

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

    Dr. Fadder is very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable, I like her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Quick and Doctor is always helpful with giving me knowledge.

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

    Dr.Fader is a phenomenal physician. I like her expertise and caring so much that my husband is going to see one of her associates, Dr Hazel.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Fader is everything you want your surgeon to be. She is very competent and compassionate. She is the best !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I think Dr Fader is a exceptional physician. She listens to your concerns & figures the best steps to take

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Was very polite and informative

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

    Very good experience overall. Office quiet & peaceful.

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

    Lauren Fader is a great provider, very pleased with her and her stuff. Thankful to be her patient for my finger surgery.

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

    The staff was very nice and cared for my 4yr old son with the injure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Really like this doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    She is always kind, respectful and very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Was very pleased with her approach & suggestions for further treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Loved my visit with Dr. Fader!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Great service very professional

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Very thorough and detailed. Courteous, friendly and informative

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

    Dr Fader is wonderful. She really listens and cares. I feel very blessed to have her as my hand doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr Vader & her staff were great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    It was to the point and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Dr. Fader was absolutely AWESOME!

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

    She was a Very nice doctor

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

    Dr. Fader is a professional and caring physician. She made my visit a good experience.

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

    Dr. Fader is an excellent listener!

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

    Lauren Fader is awesome at what she does. She has the the knowledge, skill and personality to do what she does professionally and excel at it. I don't have one complaint about her work and I would highly recommend another in need of assistance in her field to go to her.

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

    Very knowledgeable and polite. Genuinely caring and answered all of my questions in a way I could understand.

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

    She is awesome

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

    Dr. Fader is the best the surgery she did on my hand I have zero scars

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    A very kind, compassionate, helpful provider.

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

    She took time to fully explain everything in detail so we understood. She took time to answer all questions. She was very kind.

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

    The doctor was amazing. My daughter really likes her.