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Whitney D Spear Branstetter

Whitney D Spear Branstetter, APRN

DiabetesEndocrinology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Whitney D Spear Branstetter

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Whitney is a Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Endocrinology with Norton Community medical associates Endocrinology.
Whitney was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. She attended undergrad at Galen College of Nursing and received her Bachelor’s degree from Spalding University. She went on to pursue her DNP at the University of Kentucky. She practiced as a Registered Nurse at Norton hospital prior joining the Endocrine office and her background there was in Neuro/spine.
Whitney believes that education is a huge tool for patients to not only understand their health problems but to enable them to be more compliant and to better advocate and care for themselves. Educating the patient about their particular health issue is essential.
Whitney enjoys time with her family especially her nephews and niece. She plays softball and loves outdoor activities. She has two dogs that she adores. She is also a huge University of Louisville fan and enjoys going to all sporting events. 

Locations

  1. Norton Community Medical Associates - Endocrinology
    • phone: 502-559-3636
    • fax: 502-636-5137
  2. Norton Community Medical Associates - Endocrinology

Expertise

Education

  • Medical Education: University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2018

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

188 ratings, 51 reviews

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Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Id recommend everyone to go there

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Whitney has always taken great care to explain things and answer questions. She makes me feel like she values me as a patient and shows genuine interest and concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    She's great!

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

    They were very respectful and polite.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Very good

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

    I love Whitney and followed her from Brownsboro and would not go to see anyone else

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

    She is very attentive and honestly listens to my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Whitney was very knowledgeable and spent time answering all of my questions and concerns.

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

    I was very pleased and should have made this appointment sooner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    She shiwed interest in my progress and status and my meals affecting my A1C

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    She's an excellent dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    None

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Provider really took the time to hear all my concerns and explain different treatment options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Awesome team

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

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Didnt have to wait.

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

    Our provider is kind and very knowledgeable of my condition.

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

    Dr is very knowledgeable and offers alt solutions to discuss

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Thanks Brittany and Whitney!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Whitney was awesome as always. I will say that my sweetness is lower due to her care but that's an great thing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Great team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    I love this practice. I have seen several of the providers and I've never had one I didn't like. My Mom is getting switched to this practice.

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

    Very good "

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

    I was very pleased with everyone I came in contact with for my first visit. Whitney took the time to make sure I understand everything that was going on. I was very happy with my first visit

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

    She was very thoughtful very concerned for my care. I didn't feel like I was just a number. She's my friend.

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

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    My provider is always on top of everything going on with me. She takes the necessary time to make sure she answers all my questions. She is a true asset to Norton Endocrinology.

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

    Spear is very helpful and great at helping understand the purposes of my medication, and very knowledgeable in her field of professionalism.

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

    Excellent

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

    Very professional.

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

    Always good care.

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

    She was very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    She listens to my concerns and helps me figure the best way to deal with them. Always on time and doesn't act like in a hurry to get me out.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    First time with this provider she was very informative and concerned

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    She was awesome. She listened and understood what I was saying about my care plan. She didn't shame me for not wanting certain meds either. She said she'll work with me to get the best possible treatment we can agree on.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I very happy with my level of care and respect thank you so much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    She always listens to what I have to say. She's always informed on what's going on with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Generally concern wit my overall health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    I love her and she's been very kind and is very throuagher with my meds and my exam office people were very plesent to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Professional

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

    Really like this doctor She maybe able to help me maintain my diabetes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    She is very good at her job. She listens to what I have to say, even if she does not necessarily agree with my view points.

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

    She is very knowledgeable and also very compassionate.

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

    NP Spear Branstetter is courtesy, professional and knowledgeable in her field of expertise.

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

    Great doctor

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

    Satisfied

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

    Excelente atenci?n

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

    Great staff

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

    She is a good doctor she's been my Dr for years wouldn't change anything about her care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Whitney is fantastic!! Very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Best Endocrinologist Ibhave ever seen