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Rachel N Hart

Rachel N Hart, DO

Geriatric MedicineMemory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Rachel N Hart

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Originally from Glendale, Kentucky, Dr. Hart completed residency, internal medicine and fellowship, geriatric medicine, while in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Hart has been interested in geriatric medicine since college and is now trained in the care of older adults including dementia care, memory loss, hospital care for older adults, geriatric primary care and post-acute geriatric rehabilitation. Her additional interests include dementia and memory loss, polypharmacy, and frailty.
Dr. Hart’s grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and it was her experience with his disease and the care he received that began her interest in geriatric medicine. Her primary goal is to provide compassionate quality patient care to older adults to help them achieve their best quality of life. She treats patients the way she would want herself and her family to be treated.

Certifications: 
Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, December 2020
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensures, December 2020
American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, November 2016
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, August 2015
State Medical Board of Ohio, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, May 2015
Drug Enforcement and Administration, Registered practitioner, 2015
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, May 2014
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support, May 2014

Article Publications:

When is memory loss more serious than normal aging?
Dementia or normal aging? 5 signs to look for with memory loss
Behavior changes in dementia patients: Tips for caregivers
What to consider as you age and contemplate whether it’s time to stop driving
Learning How to Care for Grandma and Grandpa. Journal of Graduate Medical Education: December 2018,
Peer-reviewed Poster Presentations:
Putting it Together: A Guide to an Inpatient Geriatric medicine Curriculum.
American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting, Portland, OR Hart, R (2018)
Decubitus ulcers: A commonly encountered syndrome causing a rare, lethal infection.
Hart R, Desai K, Schlaudecker J., American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA., May 2 – 4, 2019
The Impact of a Delirium Prevention Order Set on Development of Delirium.
Brown N, Hart R, Goroncy A, Lauter A, Schlaudecker S. 
American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting. Long Beach, CA. , , May 19 – 21, 2016
“Strategies to Ensure a Safe and Successful Hospitalization for the Older Adult.”
Schlaudecker, J and Hart, R
Community Catalyst: The Dual Agenda. , March 23, 2016
Acute liver injury in a frail, homebound patient.
Hart R, Desai K, Schlaudecker J.
American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting. National Harbor, MD. ,May 15-17, 2015
The Impact on Quality Metrics of a Newly Opened ACE Unit with Daily Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds
Schlaudecker J, Shomo A, Hart R.
American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. May 17-19, 2014
Infective endocarditis: An unlikely cause of myocardial infarction 
Hart R, Desai K, Orabella C.
American College of Physicians, Ohio Chapter Meeting. Columbus, OH. October 2013
Late-life Depression, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Underlying Neuropathology: In Vivo Comparison of Beta-Amyloid and Cerebrovascular Pathology. 
Carosella C, Hart R, Ciccozzi J, Aizenstein H, Klunk W, Price J, Mathis C,     Meltzer C, Reynolds C, Butters M.
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Conference. San Antonio, TX., March 2011
Amyloid and Cerebrovascular Disease Imaging in Late Life Depression
Hart R, Aizenstein H, Price J, Klunk W, Mathis C, Reynolds C, Butters M. 
American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. , May 12-15, 2010
Cytokine Polymorphisms and their Role in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Hart R, Fernadez-Botrán R, Litvan I, Casanova M, Tillquist C, and Crespo F           Autumn Immunology Conference. Chicago, IL., November 2007

Senior Honors’ Thesis Defense                                 
Cytokine Polymorphisms and their Role in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy 
Dr. Fabian Crespo, Advisor , University of Louisville, March 2008 

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Locations

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurology
    • 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 402, Louisville, KY 40241
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  2. Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurology
    • 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Cincinnati Fam Prac/Geriatrics GME, Geriatric Medicine, 2016
  • Residency: The Christ Hospital - GME, Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Medical Education: Ohio University, Doctor of Osteopathy, 2012

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

223 ratings, 73 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Dr. Hart was superb.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Explained my MRI results thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr Hart was very receptive to us and listened and had a plan for us by the end of our appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Wonderful doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Very informative appointment! Dr Hart carefully and slowly explained everything to my mom who is struggling w memory loss.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr Rachel Hart was very kind and professional. She was very informative and provided me with much information about my conditon as well as answering all my questions.

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

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    FANTASTIC! Although I live in Lexington it is my preference to travel to Louisville precisely I feel I get a superior medical since the Registration Office to the Medical Professional Members

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

    Very through exam.

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

    It was very informative.

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

    Provider, nurse and office clerks were excellent.

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

    I have absolute trust in Dr Hart and will follow any and all suggestions for my future needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr. Hart is in the top 5 of all the hundreds of physicians I have known. Extraordinary competent and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Very pleasant and very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr Hart is a very professional handling of alzheimer's patients and caring would recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Rachal Hart was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr. Hart was very thorough in her evaluation. She listened carefully to my concerns. After the evaluation, she explained each phase, its importance, and its results as it applied to my situation. I am very confident in her evaluation and recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Hart is an excellent doctor!

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

    Very satisfied with my first visit to this provider.

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

    Very nice, very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr. Hart educated me about memory loss conditions and spoke in layman terms, so I could umderstand.better

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

    Love Dr Hart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    She was very nice and professional

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

    Very informative and professional

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

    Professional and friendly. Received helpful education.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Patient & informed!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    They care from Rachel Heart was excellent and I look forward to seeing her next year

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

    Very informative, provided info needed, made sure it was understood

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    She was especially good in explaining about the pros and cons of starting more possible treatment in light of one of my present meds

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very knowledgeable, great explanations, courteous & patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Great staff that made me feel they had my best interest in mind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Very happy with the appointment.

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

    I don't feel as if I receive value when visiting with physicians, but Dr. Hart provided a lot of value during this visit

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

    Felt she was very compassionate

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

    Dr Hart is excellent, bed side manner great, explanation of what she found was great, I'm crazy about her knowledge.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    So nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Very patient. Explained everything thoroughly, genuinely concerned, never felt rushed. She's very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Always attentive and interactive with me.

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

    Very interest from the provider

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

    Dr. Hart is exceptional and very comforting to her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    As always, it was a very nice visit with Dr. Hart

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

    Handled a delicate appointment with care and compassion

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Hart is the nicest Dr I have met. She helped with questions and everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Great staff great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Rachel Hart is terrific!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    All very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Hart is very thorough and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    I was very pleased with Dr. Hart, she addressed my , volunteered helpful insight and relieved my worries

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

    Very thorough and professional. She spent a large amount of time assessing and educating.

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

    Very nice person who explained the memory test I took very well so I could understand the outcome.

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

    Knowledgeable I

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Very cool

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

    She was professional and answered all my questions.

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

    All Norton providers are very good. I have excellent experience with all

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

    She explains things very well and answers questions appropriately. She listens well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Pleasant, professional, knowledgeable, open to my questions, reassuring as to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr Hart is professional yet very kind and caring

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

    Original appointment was further out than we wanted. However I was put on a "wait list" and contacted to choose an earlier appointment. Very satisfied with this.

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

    Es una de las Mejores.

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

    She was very good.

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

    Very professional

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

    Dr Hart clearly answered my questions regarding Alzheimer's disease, as well as explaining the most recent developments and advancements in the field.

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

    I was very satisfied with the exam and conversation with the doctor. No delays.

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

    Racheal always listens to ur question and cares about u.

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

    We absolutely loved Dr Hart and are so relieved to able to see her regarding my mother's AD diagnosis. We felt much more relieved and comfortable to be in her care.

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

    Dr Hart is very attentive and has a way of communicating.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Excellent provider. Listened to any questions or concerns and answered them truthfully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Dr. Hart always answers all our questions, including prompt responses to messages sent via MyChart.

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

    Very pleased

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

    I have been to NHC NNI for the past 5 years. This is the first time I've been seen by Dr. Hart. I absolutely loved her. Dr. Hart's beside manner Is impeccable. She is kind, soft-spoken, listens and educates. I was very comfortable during my visit with her and the care she provided.

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

    Don't know what we would do without NNI.

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

    Good