Mehdi Poorkay , MD
Diabetes, Endocrinology
4.9 of 5 stars
585 Ratings, 162 Reviews
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.
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University
Fellowship, Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism, 2000
Teheran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services Teheran Medical School
Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 1988
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999
4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 585 Ratings, 162 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.
Reviewed on 06/24/2026
Dt Poorkay is outstanding. I've been using him for over 20 years and he has actively watched out for my health issues.
I am pleased with the care and support from my doctor.
Dr Poorkay is the best
Reviewed on 06/16/2026
I would highly recommend Dr Poorkay
Reviewed on 06/06/2026
Dr. Poorkay listens to you and makes suggestions. He is never in a hurry and encourages you to discuss any medical issues you might be having. He is straightforward in his suggestions and allows you to make decisions. You can feel that he is compassionate and he feels authentic.
Reviewed on 05/28/2026
Best doctor! Worth the wait time.
Reviewed on 05/24/2026
Dr Poorkay is a excellent Doctor. He listens and recommends things. He is truly concerned about my health and well-being
Reviewed on 05/23/2026
I just feel bad that I was unable to access my chart in time for my video visit, I apologize to Dr Poorkay for that as I realize he is extremely busy because he is such an excellent and caring and kind doctor. I feel blessed to have him as my doctor and he has helped me so so very much, you should be proud to have him working in your facility!!! I would recommend him to everybody but he is already so so busy and understandably why.
Dr. Porkay is a great Doctor. He always talks over my labs with me and ask how things are going. One of the best Doctors I have ever had.
Reviewed on 05/20/2026
The staff is wonderful and my doctor is AWESOME!!!
Reviewed on 05/13/2026
Dr. Poorkay is very caring and smart. He will find an answer for my symptoms and a treatment that works.
Reviewed on 05/08/2026
Dr. Poorkay is easily my favorite doctor I see semi regularly. He always addresses all of my concerns and brings up any issues he sees in my bloodwork. No complaints whatsoever.
Reviewed on 05/03/2026
The doctor was very nice. I know that he reviewed my information because he asked questions regarding it. It seems most doctors are too busy to do this.
Reviewed on 05/02/2026
I've had nothing but good experiences with Dr. Poorkay for 10 years now. He is kind, caring & professional in treating his patients. He shows concern & offers comfort & compassion. He always has my best interest at heart when making decisions regarding my health. I'd highly recommend him to family & friends.
Reviewed on 04/28/2026
Mehdi Poorkay is the top doc of all time!
The doctor is very knowledgeable, helpful and very sincere. He has really helped me with my health problem highly recommend him.
Dr Poorkay was extremely thorough, helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 04/25/2026
As usual excellent
Reviewed on 04/22/2026
Dr Poorkay always listens to my concerns and respects my decisions.
Reviewed on 04/16/2026
I have recommended this provider!
Reviewed on 04/10/2026
Great experience here. Doctor Poorkay is the best Endocrinologist that I have ever seen. He is very professional, caring and attentive to every detail. The nurse and the scheduler at check out were wonderful.I am very confident that I will continue to get the very best care at this clinic. Thank you.
Reviewed on 04/07/2026
Dr. Poorkay is the BEST!!!!!
Reviewed on 04/06/2026
Dr. Poorkay is an excellent physician.
Reviewed on 04/04/2026
Ive already recommend Dr Poorkay to others.
Reviewed on 04/03/2026
It was a very good experience for me.
Dr. Poorkey is the best
Reviewed on 03/31/2026
Dr. Poorkay is wonderful very caring only wants the best for his patients.
Dr. Poorkay & his staff is very polite & professional every time I'm there.
Reviewed on 03/19/2026
I feel that my care needs were met very well.
Reviewed on 03/12/2026
Dr. Poorkay is worth the waiting times.
Good
Reviewed on 03/11/2026
Dr. Poorkay is one of the best doctors in Louisville KY.
Reviewed on 03/03/2026
Very thorough and listened to all my concerns
Reviewed on 02/26/2026
Dr.Poorkay and the staff are the best!
Reviewed on 02/23/2026
Dr. Poorkay's office is the best!
Reviewed on 02/17/2026
I have had all good experiences
Reviewed on 02/08/2026
Dr. Poorkay is the best
Reviewed on 01/28/2026
Dr Poorkay and his staff are excellent
Reviewed on 01/25/2026
The staff, nurses and Doctor Poorkay are great!
Reviewed on 01/23/2026
Dr Poorkay is fabulous.
Reviewed on 01/22/2026
Dr Poorkay is an excellent doctor. Thoughtful, kind, compassionate and he is very thorough with questions, concerns and and medical care I have. Tops in my book!
Reviewed on 01/21/2026
Dr. Poorkay is the best! I have recommended many friends and they all agree!
Dr. Poorkay always has my well being
Reviewed on 01/18/2026
This dr is a wonderful knowledgeable Dr.
Reviewed on 01/17/2026
Awesome doctor
Reviewed on 01/16/2026
Dr Poorkay always makes any issues I have a priority and doesn't sweep it under the rug for later. He is very knowledgeable in his field. I work for Norton's myself and he always thanks me for being a part of the Norton's team. Best doctor I've come to know.
Reviewed on 01/15/2026
So very helpful. So very kind.
Reviewed on 01/13/2026
Everyone is great! They are so personable!!! Never change that, please.
Reviewed on 01/12/2026
Becky, the receptionist, is always cheerful and very kind when you check in. I've been a patient of Dr. Poorkay's for more than 10 years and he and his entire staff have always been kind and listened to my concerns, which has helped in providing me the best possible care.
Reviewed on 01/07/2026
Dr. Poorkay is an excellent Dr. In every respect. He is patient, courteous, informative, understanding, intuitive and knowledgeable. It was my pleasure to be treated by someone who I trust completely. Thank you.
I was taken in, before my appointment time.
Reviewed on 01/03/2026
Dr Poorkay saved my life!!
Very attentive and knowledgeable to my issues.He is a very thorough and kind doctor.
Reviewed on 01/01/2026
I'm really happy with my visit with Dr.Pookay
Reviewed on 12/31/2025
Very knowledgeable excellent service awesome Dr. Poorkay
Very pleased with the care received from Dr.Poorkay
Reviewed on 12/30/2025
Knowledgeable, friendly, relevant, communicative. EXCELLENT!
I would highly recommend Dr. Poorkay he is the best.
Reviewed on 12/29/2025
He saved my husband's life by recommending a heart calcification test.
Reviewed on 12/25/2025
I really adore and appreciate Dr. Poorkay and all He does.
Reviewed on 12/23/2025
[...]. We think he is very professional and an outstanding doctor.
Reviewed on 12/21/2025
I love this doctor. He provides excellent care.
Reviewed on 12/20/2025
This was the second time we had to wait well over an hour to see the doctor
He did not discuss results of the test he ordered for me
Reviewed on 12/19/2025
A very good provider he takes the time to explain what he is speaking of.
Reviewed on 12/18/2025
Very professional and polite
Dr. Poorkay is so thorough and exceptional great care!
Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Very informative and concerned
Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Poorkay is an excellent Dr. Very caring and considerate Love bim
Reviewed on 12/12/2025
Excellent physician.
Dr. Poorkay/ realized I was struggling with my mental and emotional well-being and suggested a practitioner who could help. He even made a call so the provider could get me in as soon as possible. I really appreciated it. I was desperate and he was on top of it and made me feel like I mattered at that point.
Reviewed on 12/10/2025
Choosing Dr. Poorkay for my Gastroenterologist was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. He is very knowledgeable, detailed and caring. He listens.
Very professional and kind.
Couldn't ask for a more caring Physician
Dr Poorkay is the best. Would not go to any other physician for diabetes.
Reviewed on 12/08/2025
I really like Dr.Poorkay. He's soft spoken and very caring. He's extremely knowledgeable about what's going on with my health.
Dr. Poorkay cares and actively listens; you know he wants the best healthy options to improve your health.
Reviewed on 12/05/2025
Dr Poorkay has resolved several major health problems that I had and the others are going in the right direction so he has been a big help to me. I am very pleased with this practice. He came highly recommended to me and I certainly understand why. I appreciate that the parking is convenient and that the wait times are very reasonable. It did take me almost 8 months to get to see him the first time, but he was definitely worth the wait.
Great physician, and wonderful person
Excellent visit. I am totally satisfied with this Doctor.
Reviewed on 12/02/2025
The best, friendliest, informed, most caring doctor I've ever had!
Reviewed on 11/27/2025
I have recommended him to quite a few people.
Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Excellent service I am treated with a devotion that makes me feel that I'm in good hands.
Reviewed on 11/22/2025
I feel I receive outstanding care!!!!!
Dr Pookay is knowledgeable and committed to providing his patients with the best health care.
He is the best
Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Reviewed on 11/20/2025
This provider and staff is worth any wait time knowing Dr. Poorkay is taking the time needed to best help each of his patients.
Dr porkaye is the best
Nehru Poorkay is definitely the best!
Reviewed on 11/19/2025
The courtesy in this office is parallel to none.
Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Always thorough, sincere, and clearly concerned about our health.
Dr. Poorkay is very thorough and cares about me.
He is an awesome provider and a great person to work with. He has always been able to quickly identify my problems and provide solutions
Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Always a great experience with this provider
Dr. Poorkey is absolutely caring and invested in my well-being. He smiles brightly as he reads my progress. It feels wonderful to see and FEEL how much he cares.
Poorkay is the best! Thorough, engaging, great sense of humor
Reviewed on 11/10/2025
I love Dr Poorkay. He is very tentative to my conditions and concerns. I text messages to his office and I usually get a response in 1 day.
Dr. Poorkay is excellent.
Reviewed on 11/08/2025
Dr. Poorkay and his staff are fantastic. He takes the time needed to address all of my concerns.
I have recommended Dr. Poorkay to other diabetic people, but unfortunately he is not taking new patients. In my opinion he is the best provider possible in his profession. He is very compassionate & understanding.
Reviewed on 11/05/2025
Fabulous doctor and staff
Reviewed on 11/03/2025
Excellent and very friendly
Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr.Poorkay never disappoints he provides top notch service. Not only do I have the privilege to be his patient; but I also have the privilege to see and work with him in action with his patients when he rounds in the hospital. You can tell he really cares and always wants what is best for his patients. He actively listens and will go the extra mile if need be if other MD's do not step in. He is my absolute favorite physician and if I could designate him as my PCP I would.
Reviewed on 10/29/2025
I have been a patient of Dr Poorkay for 9 years. He has truly been the best doctor I've had in my lifetime. I trust him completely and he always treats me with kindness, respect, and is very knowledgeable. It is very clear that he genuinely cares about his patients. We have excellent rapport and during my appointments it feels like visiting a long time friend. I would trust him with any health concern and I have never felt uncomfortable asking questions. He is truly an excellent provider and I always look forward to my visits with him. I travel 2 hours for each in-office visit and I have no problem doing so because I know that the care I receive from Dr Poorkay is worth it.
Actually see the patient and takes his time to explain things
Reviewed on 10/28/2025
I believe Dr. Poorkay is a very educated & caring physician.
I love Dr. Poorkay, he's a wonderful physician and I'm thankful he is mine!
Reviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr Poorkay has always been great and informative
Reviewed on 10/24/2025
After any tests, I am notified through MyChart ~ which I like very much! ~ so I do not expect a phone call as a previous question asked. I never get a phone call as I am informed via email that I have test results In MyChart ~ great system!
I love Dr Poorkay he is the best doctor
Reviewed on 10/22/2025
Love this doctor!
Reviewed on 10/21/2025
He is a awesome provider
Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Great doctor and staff
Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Poorkay is one of several doctors I see, but he is a great doctor and nice person. I actually look forward to seeing him
Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr Poorkay is always very kind and listens to me.
Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Best endocrinologist I have seen in Louisville (tried several others)
Dr. Poorkay continues to provide excellent health care services and guidance. He is simply outstanding!
Reviewed on 10/09/2025
I have been with Dr. Poorkay for over a decade now. I have complete confidence in him and have always been well treated at his practice.
Reviewed on 10/08/2025
Takes note of all other encounters, discussed tests, concerns and helped formulate a plan
I love dr Poorkay and all of the staff. They are always happy and professional
Dr Poorkay is excellent. His staff always friendly. I prefer his Brownsboro location because of its convenience to where I live.
He is amazing. I am so lucky to have him taking care of me.
Reviewed on 10/07/2025
I adore Dr. Poorkay. His care is worth me driving from Hardin County to see him.
I wish Dr. Poorkay was able to care for all my medical needs. He is the most compassionate doctor I have; he looks at me when talking to me; he cares about me as his patient and as a human beingnot too many doctors make me feel human. He is a wonderful doctor and a very sincere man. The best!
I've been seeing Dr. Poorkay for 10 yrs due to pancreatitis. He is attentive, compassionate & thorough in caring for his patients. I couldn't ask for anything more in a doctor. He's the best in caring for my health needs.
Reviewed on 10/04/2025
Dr. Poorkay is the best Norton Healthcare doctor that I see. Brilliant, knowledgeable, practical, empathetic, thorough, etc.
Reviewed on 10/03/2025
Dr Pookay is always friendly and professional. He always remember that [...] live to read and thing.
Reviewed on 10/02/2025
Dr. Poorkay has my endocrinologist since 2011 and he is an exception provider.
Dr.Poorkey is always attentive, courteous and friendly. Thank you
He puts you at ease is willing to explain things and is very friendly. Excellent dr.
Very personable. Very knowledgeable about my problems.
Dr.poorkay is very nice and infotmed Dr.
Great provider [...]
Reviewed on 10/01/2025
Wish I had more doctors like Dr.Poorkay!
He is wonderful I just love him.
Reviewed on 09/30/2025
I can't thank Dr. Poorkay enough!!! I had been going to different doctors for 5 years trying to find out why l felt so horrible. Dr Poorkay figured it out after my first visit, [...]. Because of Dr.Poorkay, the quality of my life has increased a great deal and I will be forever grateful He is an excellent doctor who truly cares about his patients!!!
He was amazing, very professional, exceptionally knowledgeable, and understanding
Reviewed on 09/29/2025
This was my first visit. I liked him and he is a lot better than my old doctor. He is a better fit for my health care .Pook
Reviewed on 09/28/2025
Friendly helpful staff and Dr Porkay is a very caring doctor.
Dr. Poorkay is a great physician. Patient and caring.
Reviewed on 09/27/2025
Excelente
I respect Dr. Poorkay because he cares about me and is concerned about some test results. He is thorough and is working with me to get better results.
He is very knowledgeable. Always goes over my lab work thoroughly.
Reviewed on 09/26/2025
I was very frightened when I arrived in due to uncertainty about my diagnosis. Dr Poorkay has given me hope.
Reviewed on 09/20/2025
Dr Poorkay and staff are excellent and always helpful and polite
Reviewed on 09/19/2025
Dr. Poorkay is very knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate, great listener and excellent communication skills. I'm delighted to have him as my health provider. He is an amazing physician.
Reviewed on 09/18/2025
Dr Poorkay is an excellent physician. Takes time to explain and make sure you understand. Staff is awesome
Reviewed on 09/16/2025
I'm very happy to have Dr Poorkay as my care giver. I can't imagine anyone better.
Everyone in the office makes you feel welcome.It is always a pleasing experience to need to go for your appointment
Reviewed on 09/14/2025
Dr. Poorkay is excellent physician, who takes excellent care of his patients
Reviewed on 09/11/2025
He is always very caring, listens and explains things.
Reviewed on 09/06/2025
He is the best!
Reviewed on 09/05/2025
Dr. Poorkay and his staff are incredible, truly without a doubt the best. I have been lucky enough to be going on 10 years of receiving care from him. I don't believe I would be where I am in life without his care, and that's exactly what he provides, care.
Reviewed on 09/04/2025
Dr. Poorkay is a very good Endrocrinologist and well liked.
Reviewed on 09/01/2025
Wonderful man
Reviewed on 08/30/2025
Dr. POORKAY IS GREAT! I love him. He very compassionate and down to earth. He funny too.
He is wonderful, caring and professional.
Reviewed on 08/29/2025
I don't mind waiting to see Dr. Porkay. He is very good at what he does.
Reviewed on 08/27/2025
Very Knowledgeable and very much caring of my condition and keeping a close and consistent check on my condition.
Dr Prokay took time to explain andeisten to all my concerns
Reviewed on 08/22/2025
I love Dr Poorkay
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