Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Joshua W Meier
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Josh Meier, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Children’s Leatherman Spine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, then completed a general orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Meier completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery and scoliosis at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas.
In addition to offering a full range of orthopedic services for children, Dr. Meier has special interests in scoliosis, trauma and limb deformities. His treatment approach includes promoting a kid-friendly medical environment and involving family members in their child’s care.
Away from the office, Dr. Meier enjoys spending time with family, golfing and playing softball. He also participates in mission work, providing pediatric orthopedic care in countries such as Colombia, Ecuador and Haiti with international charities such as Healing the Children.
Recognition
Publications:
Lyon, R, Liu, XC, Meier, J. The effects of therapeutic vs. high-intensity ultrasound on the rabbit growth plate. J Orthop res 21(5):865-71, 2003 Sep.
Meier J, Jeans K, Karol, L. Correlation of Pedobarographs to Clubfoot Radiographs in Non-Operatively Treated Clubfeet. E-poster, 2009 POSNA meeting
Meier J, Falls, T. Updates in pediatric lower extremity deformity
Current Orthopaedic Practice: September/October 2015 - Volume 26 - Issue 5 - p 494–501
Kelly DM, Meier J. Shoulder, Upper Arm, and Elbow Trauma: Chapter 57, Section 6-Pediatrics. OKU 11 785-796 2014 AAOS
Barkoh K, Kelly DM, Warner WC Jr., Meier J, Sawyer JR , Chan G. Atypical Neurologic Deficits Following Posterior Spinal Fusion Including Ponte Osteotomies for Idiopathic Scoliosis-A Report of Two Cases Campbell Orthopaedic Journal 2015.
Anand KJ, Eubanks JW 3rd, Kelly DM, Meier JW, Saltzman JA, Crisler SC, Kraus GJ, Spentzas T, Chesney RW. Pediatric patients seen in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2010 Dec;49(12):1147-52.
Locations
- Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville
- 9451 Westport Road, Suite 122D, Louisville, KY 40241
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-394-5678
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville
- 2412 Ring Road, Suite 200, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-394-5678
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Leatherman Spine - Hikes Point
- 2933 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40220
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-446-2225
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville
- 2933 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40220
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-394-5678
- fax: 502-394-5600
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Pediatric Orthopedics, 2008
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007
- Medical Education: Medical College of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine, 2002
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
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
37 ratings, 10 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 2/5/2026
He was very nice and listened to everything [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The provider was excellent. [...]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Dr. Meier is PHENOMENAL. He was patient, kind, and empathetic. He was thorough and compassionate. A true gem and talent. He calmed every worry, but was honest and realistic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr was very very respectful with us and very understanding and listened to everything that was said to him and also gave very good advice about things we had a great experience with Dr Meirer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Very good MD and all employees are very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
He's a great doctor and always takes care of my boy. We love him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Very impressed with this medical provider. He took time to answer all of our questions and seemed very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Staff was friendly and helpful too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
He was very kind and attentive. Talked directly to my daughter (the patient) and not just to me about her which I really liked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very professional provider and staff.
