
Nathan L McKinney, DO
Non-Operative OrthopedicsOrthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Nathan L McKinney
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Nathan L. McKinney, D.O., CAQSM is an orthopedic sports medicine physician with Norton Orthopedic Institute. He specializes in nonsurgical orthopedic care for adolescents and adults. Dr. McKinney earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and a fellowship in sports medicine at TriHealth/Bethesda Family Practice Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. McKinney is certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine, and also certified as a clinical exercise physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
He has special interests in ultrasound-guided injections and diagnosis, orthobiologics, sports nutrition and biomechanics. His goals of care are to efficiently provide an accurate diagnosis, empower patients with the knowledge of potential treatment options, and return patients to their desired level of activity in a safe and timely manner.
Dr. McKinney previously served as team physician for Xavier University, Mt. St. Joseph University and Summit Country Day High School, all in Cincinnati, Ohio. Currently, he serves as medical co-director of jockey care at Churchill Downs, as well as team physician for Bellarmine University in Louisville and Hanover College in Indiana.
A former track and field athlete at Bellarmine University, he now continues his passion for both competitive and recreational athletics in a variety of sports. He most enjoys his time spent outside with his family and friends.
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Locations
- Norton Orthopedic Institute
- 9880 Angies Way, Suite 250, Louisville, KY 40241
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- phone: 502-394-6341
- fax: 502-394-6340
- Norton Orthopedic Institute
- 9451 Westport Road, Suite 122C, Louisville, KY 40241
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- phone: 502-855-7325
- fax: 502-855-7326
- Norton Orthopedic Institute
- 1230 Market Street, La Grange, KY 40031
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- phone: 502-394-6341
- fax: 502-394-6340
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: TriHealth, Sports Medicine, 2022
- Residency: Wesley Health Systems Llc, Internal Medicine, 2021
- Medical Education: Lincoln Memorial University, Doctor of Osteopathy, 2018
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
4.9 out of 5
339 ratings, 97 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
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
McKinney was very informative of my concerns (knee) and provided options to be considered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
No problems with Dr McKinney
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr and his Assistant are amazing!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr.McKinney has amazing bedside manners. He is so kind and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
Dr McKinney is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
I was back in the office before my scheduled appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Friendly and professional it was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Brittany is amazing- very patient focused and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very easy to talk to. Doctor is good at explaining the procedure or care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Listens well, answers question in terms I can understamd
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
I can say that I was well received and my opinion is this to continue like this for all patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Excellent care from staff and doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
The office staff were friendly and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
I was very satisfied with my visit. He was very informed about my medical history
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr McKinney and Nurse were excellent at listening and customer service with very positive attitudes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Answered questions thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
This provider is amazing - he truly cares and spends time with you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
Dr Nathan and Nurse Brittany were great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2025
Everyone was very nice and friendly - and this is important to me. Since you are already in pain, it's nice not to feel like you are bothering them. Exam was thorough and I feel like the doctor really cared about getting my pain away. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Brittany is an outstanding staff member!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
I will not be going anywhere else they are so kind and professional caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr McKinney and Brittany were very good at keeping me calm and not nervous. Not a big fan of needles.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Appreciate was soon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Very attentive & thorough,[...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
My office visits are always pleasant. Everyone is kind, patient and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
None at this time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Can't say enough good things about Dr McKinney & all the staff here. This is Medical Care as it should be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
I'm very impressed with Dr McKinney
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. McKinney was wonderful. He answered my questions with patience. Explained everything, and showed sympathy and guidance , and as not condescending in any way regarding my concerns. He made appropriate referrals for additional care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He is a very committed physician. Always friendly and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Best care, respectful, and quick to take care of your needs!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
I appreciate the time he took to see me, he very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Knees feel better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
This provider was top notch. Beyond what I could have expected and beyond the care that I had been receiving at Louisville Orthopedic Clinic. This doctor is THE MAN. He took me seriously and took care of the issue. No frills doctor and I dig it. If I need anything like this injury treated, I will only trust this guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Nice practice and I was seen in a timely manner . Dr was knowledgeable, friendly and answered questions/ listened to concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely concerned. Very pleased with the care I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
He was very informative and he took the time to listen to what I said and he gave me sound advice and got me to a surgeon and we made a plan for the near future thank you so much for all the great staff and nurses and doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
I arrived early and seen almost immediately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Very nice and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Have added him to my list of doctors for ortho care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Dr. McKinney was very professional and courteous. He provided options about treatment for my current problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Would recommend this Dr to anyone. Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
I had booked an appointment for another day by mistake but the entire staff worked me in it so happened to be with Dr. McKinney who is an orthopedic dr and really the one I needed to see
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Love my provider! Been on a cane17 months,knee replacement 5/19, walked in Kroger 8/31 no cane and not on a motorized cart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr McKinney is awesome. He explains things well and really listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
The staff here was great and made me really comfortable and I felt they were very knowledgeable and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Very happy with the care I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Gave me good information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Really like Dr. McKinney. He's easy going, yet personable, conscientious, concerned & helpful. Very appreciative of his services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very thorough, sweet and general awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Very nice doctor and staff
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. McKinney is very thorough and refers to my medical records if he's not sure of something
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr McKinney is an extraordinary medical provider. I'm very honored that he is taking me on with this new situation. I have every intention of continuing seeing him in the coming months.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Everyone was friendly and accomodating. Doctor and assistant appeared to be very knowledgable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr McKinney is a gem! Caring, patient and VERY good with knee injections.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Doctor Mc kinney is very efficient and courteous.The staff is always friendly and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr.McKinney and [...] are amazing, so professional. The care is top notch! The nurse is spectacular as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
I have to seen Dr Nathan McKinney more times than I'd like due to a few unforeseen orthopedic needs. Not his fault of course. I return to see him because I like his bed side manner. He's always courteous. He listens and respects my opinion. I highly recommend him and have to friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
He is the ONLY provider, out of 4 total, that actually listens and attends to what.is said! [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Great experience. Reasonable wait times. Friendly staff. Doctor listened, spent a good amount of time with us, didn't make us feel rushed or like "just another patient." Very happy with this practice and will return again if the kids have any other orthopedic needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Was see in the LaGrange office very convenient and wonderful friendly staff! [...] worked so well together and with Dr McKinney it was a very good experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
He checked my ER records which was done before and made best judgment about my injuries. I was very pleased with his services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. McKinney was excellent - he took the time help me understand a complex problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
He was great !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Great staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Very good care. Pleasant and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
[...] the Doctors and staff are top notch and really care about the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
I am always very pleased when visiting a Norton facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
GREAT DR GREAT VISIT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Nate McKinney has treated me in the past, and has always helped me with difficult health conditions. I completely trust his treatments and have highly recommended him to three friends with similar issues. So thankful to have him as my doctor!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Everyone involved was friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. McKinney in the front office staff, [...] were fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Very friendly and knowledgeable, with excellent communication skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Excellent staff and doctor!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Like my provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr and his asst very helpful and nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
My second visit with this provider. Both times seen very promptly. The docot has an EXCELLENT manor about him. Good listener which results in good treatment. EXCELLENCE in the entire experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Attentive, respectful, thorough. One of the best doctors Ive ever seen. Will definitely come back to see him if needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr. McKinney was very professional during the visit. I felt involved in the decision making process and listened to during the encounter. He spent an appropriate amount of time in the exam room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Whole staff was incredible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Excellent and definitely cares about me as a person. Very open and personable. Is more concerned about my overall care than some doctors I see. Also his support team is excellent and also cares about my overall health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Dr. McKinney was very thorough. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
He was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
[...] Dr. McKinney explained my MRI to me in terms that I could understand. He explained my options very well and very willing to work with me on care that was more convenient for me. He was also friendly and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Very thorough, caring and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
He is excellent! Very knowledgeable and great at explaining things so a 16 year old can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Dr McKinney is a great doctor! Professional, friendly, first class!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
This was my first visit for diagnosis of shoulder pain. [...] Dr. McKinney was knowledgeable, explained the x-ray results clearly, and provided a prescription and referral for physical therapy. He was exceptionally clear and concise, and I have complete confidence in his recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
Very pleased with treatment results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Great care and treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Wonderful experience with Dr. McKinney and his office staff. I would highly recommend him to others.