Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Kent L Walker
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Kent L. Walker, D.O., is a pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Children’s Leatherman Spine.Dr. Walker earned his medical degree from DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. He attended residency at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee, and completed a pediatric orthopedic fellowship at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dr. Walker treats all orthopedic conditions, including fractures, sports injuries, and foot and ankle problems. He has special clinical interests in pediatric spine conditions such as scoliosis and neuromuscular spine conditions.
Dr. Walker is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association and Scoliosis Research Society.
He is married with three children. When he is not working, he loves being outdoors and playing soccer and other sports.
Recognition
Sheffer, B. Walker, K. Sawyer, J. Complications Of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Performed At a Free-Standing Ambulatory Surgical Center: A Report of 3,780 Cases
Marchessault. M, Walker. K. Dorsal capsule interposition arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Presented as poster at 2017 AAHS Annual Meeting
Marchessault. M, Walker. K. Surgical Technique: Dorsal capsule interposition arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal joint. Video 2017 ASSH Annual Meeting
Walker. K, Van Duyn. L. Poster Presentation: Bilateral Luxatio Erecta. A review of literature for the mechanisms of injury of bilateral inferior dislocations and its’ associated injuries. Presented at AOAO Annual Meeting 2015
Walker. K, Park. J. Case Study: 12 year old female with bilateral elbow dislocations with unilateral ulnar nerve entrapment blocking reduction
Van Duyn.L, Walker.K. Case Report: Bilateral Luxatio Erecta. A review of literature for the mechanisms of injury of bilateral inferior dislocations and its’ associated injuries. Submitted to Orthopedics
Clinical Interests/Research
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric orthopedics
Video
Locations
- Norton Children's Leatherman Spine - Hikes Point
- 2933 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40220
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- phone: 502-446-2225
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Leatherman Spine - Gray Street
- 210 East Gray Street, Suite 900, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-446-2225
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville
- 2933 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 103, Louisville, KY 40220
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- phone: 502-394-5678
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville
- 9451 Westport Road, Suite 122D, Louisville, KY 40241
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- phone: 502-394-5678
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville
- 2412 Ring Road, Suite 200, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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- phone: 502-394-5678
- fax: 502-394-5600
- Norton Children's Endocrinology
- 411 East Chestnut Street, Level 7, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-588-3400
- fax: 502-588-3401
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Holston Valley Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
- Medical Education: Lincoln Memorial University, Doctor of Osteopathy, 2012
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
36 ratings, 9 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 2/28/2026
We have high respect of Dr Walker
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Anyone we had contact with was amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Walker is the best!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Everyone was great and knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr.Walker has very professional in everything he has done. I have zero complaints. I was happy to know from his prayers before both surgeries that he is a God fearing man. Hearing his prayer for guidance before performing surgery relaxed me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
The friendliest doctors office I've been in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr Walker is amazing and really changed my daughter's self confidence. He's always easy to talk to and very informative. Thank you so much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Dr. Walker is phenomenal. He is professional and thorough and took time to make sure we as parents of the patient, were fully informed and educated. He caught a fracture in our child's growth plate that a previous peds radiologist missed. We are forever grateful for Dr. Walker, knowing our child's growth plate won't have long term issues. He truly is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
We are grateful for Kent Walkers care
