Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Stephen J Kelty
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
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.
Dr. Kelty has been voted by his peers as one of Louisville Magazine’s Top Docs for 2019.
Locations
- Norton Surgical Specialists
- 850 South 28th Street, Suite 104, Louisville, KY 40211
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-637-3311
- fax: 502-637-3168
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, General Surgery, 1991
- Medical Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1986
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1992
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
73 ratings, 27 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 2/18/2026
Dr Kelty is awesome. The new hospital is very fortunate to have him on staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very professional and very helpful. Took time to care and met my health-care needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Kelty for 30+ years and find no fault.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr. Stephen Kelty was very professional nice [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
I REALLY LIKE HIS CARE AND EXPERTISE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr Kelty is the best general surgeon I've ever seen. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Everyone from the receptionist to surgeon were amazingly competent and aggressively friendly. Looking forward to needing medical attention in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Kelty is a wonderful physician. I have gone to him several times in the past at other locations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
I am having an outpatient procedure and I am very grateful to be in Dr. Kelty's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Very pleased with the care and treatment; if I ever need surgery, I will seek out Dr.Kelty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Kelty is the best. Kind, considerate, knowledgeable and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr.Kelty is an excellent surgeon with above average bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I recently moved back to Louisville. My wife and I do not have a GP. Dr Kelty suggested a couple options. He was very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2025
Best possible treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
I have received care from Dr. Kelty on a couple of other occasions. I've come back because he is a skillful surgeon and a generally likable guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Excellent caring surgeon!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Very respectful very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Kelty is a truly incredible surgeon and doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr Kelty is the greatest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Excellent care this is a organized place I was very impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He was personable, professional and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Beautiful facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
He was highly recommended by prior patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Very professional.
