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Paul C Celestre

Paul C Celestre, MD

Spine Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Paul C Celestre

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Paul C. Celestre, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine. Dr. Celestre earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, and completed his internship at the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in spine surgery at Norton Leatherman Spine, Louisville.

Dr Celestre specializes in spine surgery. His clinical interests include adult and pediatric spinal deformity; metastatic and primary spinal tumors; spinal infections; trauma; revision spine surgery; and degenerative conditions, including cervical myelopathy, lumbar stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, cervical artificial disc replacement and laminoplasty. He regularly collaborates with multiple subspecialties including neurosurgery, otolaryngology (ENT), vascular surgery and pediatric surgery to treat complex spinal conditions. Dr. Celestre is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association and the Scoliosis Research Society.

His hobbies include spending time outdoors with his wife and their three children, and cooking.

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Locations

  1. Norton Leatherman Spine - Madison
  2. Norton Leatherman Spine Center Elizabethtown
    • phone: 502-629-2225
    • fax: 502-584-6851
  3. Norton Leatherman Spine - Jeffersonville
    • 3118 East 10th Street, Suite A, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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  4. Norton Leatherman Spine - Downtown

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Leatherman Spine Fellowship Program, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, 2013
  • Residency: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012
  • Medical Education: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2007

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

170 ratings, 65 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    I will tell everyone I know how good you guys are

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

    Dr. Celestre is the absolute best. He shows you respect beyond what any other Dr has in my past. He listens, he answers your questions in terms you can understand and he goes through your test results and makes sure you have the information you need before making decisions. He actually without any exaggeration saved my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr Celestrie is the best!! He has saved my life twice in the past year and 3 months. I cannot say enough good things about him. The orthopedic surgeon, Dr Reid is amazing as well. I only saw him in the hospital after my most recent 2 surgeries and he was outstanding as well. Dr. Celestrie and Dr. Reid are 2 of the nicest doctors I have ever had the privilege of meeting. I am finally walking better and feeling better thanks to them and 4 surgeries later. Big shout out to both them and a big thank you to them both.

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

    Dr.Celestre and his staff were wonderful. Very friendly and definitely helpful. I'm happy my daughter got him for her surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    He's very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Outstanding doctor!

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

    He was great he helped me with a problem and done great work

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Madalyn is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Dr Celestre was my 3rd opinion for my back pain. He was by far the most patient, educated, and caring provider I saw.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/27/2025

    Dr Celestre was very helpful and took his time. A+ doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Very through, very informative, very professional.

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

    Dr. Celestre is by far the best spine surgeon I've had. I have had 3 others and they have never just listened and found the root cause and not put me through an extensive surgery that is not needed. Dr. Celestre listened to my concerns and fixed the problem. By far the best surgeon.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Very understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    He is the best in all my experiences with him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Great staff and super service, Doctor was amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Hard working doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    A gifted surgeon who gave me a chance for a more balanced life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    I think I'm going to like every thing that this provider is going to help me with

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Celestre is a neurosurgeon and the best ever. [...]Dr. Celestre rates very high in my heart.

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

    Dr Celestrris s a good man and always willing to listen& listen completely I think he did a great job on me first time I can stand upright in 15 years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    The provider was polite and down to earth. He made a difficult and painful situation feel a lot less stressful. He made the discomfort of talking about my aches and pains a little more comfortable and found a little humor in a bad situation, which made it that much better In my opinion. I would definitely recommend him to someone else. He definitely puts things into understanding. He doesn't use the big doctor words when explaining things to his patient instead he puts it in terms that are more understandable to the common mind, which is very much appreciated and makes things easier when having to make big decisions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Super nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Outstanding doctor, very happy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Everyone is great. Dr Celestre is one if the BEST doctors I've ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr. Celestre is very professional and understanding. He spent as much time with me during my appointment as I needed, even though I knew he was running behind. I never felt rushed. He clearly explained our plan forward and addressed my concerns.

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

    He was great at explaining the surgical process.

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

    Very curtious, took the time to assess the issue at hand , and considered all the issues in the past. He actually listened, took the time, and was informative . He is a very nice man, and he makes you feel comfortable. I WOULD recommend him to anyone and everyone.

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

    I was an hour early and my provider got me in earlier.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Very thorough.

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

    THE DOCTOR ARRANGED FOR ME TO GET STEROID SHOTS CLOSER AT HOME.

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

    Very friendly and interested in helping me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Celestre was excellent. He listened, understood and offered help in a precise and direct way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    He was very interested in the questions I asked. He listened to my concerns. He let me decide about dates for surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Outstanding Professional Displays Genuine Concern, Care & Compassion Dedicated to Service, Health & Well being of his Patience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr. Celeste was direct and professional. He listened and answered my questions/concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Love his Sock collection!

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

    The dr that I seen was a great guy very polite

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

    Excellent provider

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

    All the staff, especially Dr. Celestre, are very professional. I think he's the best specialist I could have chosen. Excellent in his profession.

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

    Excellent provider! I travel from Louisiana to see Dr. Paul Celestre. He is that good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Wonderful people.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    This office and Dr. Are friendly very professional and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    The doctor was very nice he had a very good disposition and he made me feel welcome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Dr Paul Celeste was awesome

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

    I really appreciate how Dr. Celestre humanized my appointment instead of treating it as a business transaction. He was professional but at the same time I felt as if I were talking to a friend or a relative about my procedure, how it went, what to expect next and what the plan is moving forward. He's a great provider!! Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    I respect this doctor and his staff. Would recommend this office to anyone that needs to see a surgeon for any surgery on their back, he and his staff will give you all the attention needed for your problem or problems that concern you about your problem.

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

    The staff was great. I was really nervous but The Dr and staff made me really feel confortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Very kind staff. Dr was also very kind and explained to where I understood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    I was very pleased with Dr. Celestre and his staff. Their posture and tone while speaking with me was very caring and empathetic. Information was discussed thoroughly and insured I had full understanding of what was being said. I felt like I was very well cared for and heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Fantastic "bedside manner". Outstanding conversation, explained his observations well and at my level in a way that was simultaneously professional and light-hearted.

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

    Dr Celestre is very personable and explained things in a way that I understood. He was very thorough, I appreciated the test he ordered being available with him pointing out & explaining everything.

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

    Very professional. Listen to my concerns

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

    Great Doctor and nurses receptionists recommend to help others

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

    The results of my surgery exceeded my expectations! He gave me my life back!

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

    His assistants were very thorough and helpful, also. He had some new ideas on ways to diagnose and treat my husband. We were very thankful!

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

    He's very professional

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

    My experience with the Norton Leatherman spine group has always been top notch from my first visit thru my last. I just have to say that DR Paul Celestre and everyone on his team has given me the best care in the world!

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

    I'm so thankful I found Dr. Celeste and his staff. They were all so nice to me and Dr. Celester was so caring and thorough.

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

    I was very pleased. My long time back provider had retired or dropped out of the norton system and it is scary trying to find a new one since the 1987! I am happy who my primary care provider referred me to. He has started me in the direction of PT and I agree with that coarse..

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

    The staff are always kind, considerate, respectful, compassionate, caring and professional. I love these guys.

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

    From day 1, meeting everyone, to surgery, all the nurses and staff have been absolutely amazing. I will always recommend Norton

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    I was in urgent need of a specialist . I called and got an appointment for the next day. I've seen a lot of doctors and I'm not having positive results. This doctor was the first doctor who validated my pain and frustration. He was kind, patient and seemed compassionate about my experience. I'm really happy I was able to get in with him and although I'm still in pain, I feel a sense of relief knowing I'm going to be under the care of the right doctor who will treat me well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    I enjoyed seeing his style of clothing choice. He took as much time as needed to address my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Getting a second opinion on disk replacement. Listened to Dr's opinion.Dr called me back and explained MRI.