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Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 52
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Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 52
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Ahn graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1992 and completed a residency at John Hopkins Hospital.Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Louisville, KY and has 32 years experience. Dr. Ahn currently practices at UofL Physicians – Louisville Surgical Associates – Shelbyville and are affiliated with University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center, University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center and UH Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Ahn has experience treating conditions like Spondylolisthesis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ahn received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 185 times. Dr. Ahn's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ahn is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Spinal Fusion
Wound Repair
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Birth Defects
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral Epicondylitis
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Whiplash
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Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cofinity
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Physicians – Orthopedics
    215 Central Ave Ste 201, Louisville, KY 40208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-4521
  2. 2 UofL Health – Comprehensive Spine Center
    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 350, Louisville, KY 40245
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-2160
  3. 3 UofL Physicians – Orthopedics
    2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Ste 350, Louisville, KY 40245
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-4521

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4.5
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Patient Reviews
Nov 08, 2024
i flipped my hummer and shattered my back. Without this man and his skills from God, i would not be walking today. i can't imagine using another back doctor or surgeon. he is the best in the city of louisville and i cannot recommend him and his staff high enough. the man saved my life.
Mark lamkin — Nov 08, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

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  • John Hopkins Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahn's profile.

Dr. Ahn frequently treats the following conditions: Spondylolisthesis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center, University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center and UH Cleveland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Nicholas Ahn, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

    3999 Richmond Rd, Beachwood, OH

  • University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center

    7590 Auburn Rd, Concord Township, OH

  • UH Cleveland Medical Center

    11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH