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Stephen J Kelty

Stephen J Kelty, MD

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Stephen J Kelty

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

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.
Dr. Kelty has been voted by his peers as one of Louisville Magazine’s Top Docs for 2019.

Locations

  1. Norton Surgical Specialists

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

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

73 ratings, 27 reviews

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Provider explained things clearly
Provider listened carefully
Provider gave easy to understand instruction
Provider knew important medical history
Provider showed respect for what you said
Provider spent enough time with you
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Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr Kelty is awesome. The new hospital is very fortunate to have him on staff.

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

    Very professional and very helpful. Took time to care and met my health-care needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Kelty for 30+ years and find no fault.

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

    Dr. Stephen Kelty was very professional nice [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    I REALLY LIKE HIS CARE AND EXPERTISE

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

    Dr Kelty is the best general surgeon I've ever seen. I would highly recommend him.

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

    Great visit

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

    Dr. Kelty is the best. Kind, considerate, knowledgeable and reassuring.

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

    Dr.Kelty is an excellent surgeon with above average bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Best possible treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Excellent

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

    Excellent caring surgeon!

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

    Excellent

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

    Very respectful very professional

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

    Dr. Kelty is a truly incredible surgeon and doctor!

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

    Dr Kelty is the greatest

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

    Excellent care this is a organized place I was very impressed

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

    He was personable, professional and thorough.

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

    Beautiful facility

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

    He was highly recommended by prior patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Very professional.