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Dr. Robert Linker, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Robert Linker, MD
4.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Linker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY.
Dr. Robert Linker, MD
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Dr. Robert Linker, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 72
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Linker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Linker graduated from University of Louisville in 1978 and completed a residency at University Cincinnati.Dr. Robert Linker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY and has 46 years experience. Dr. Linker currently practices at Baptist Health Medical Group and are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. At present, Dr. Linker received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Linker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Linker is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
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Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
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Pleural Effusion
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Atherectomy
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Curative PPO
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  • The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-KY
    Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
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    Anthem Essential-KY
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    UK-KY PPO
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    Baptist HCA-KY
    Pathway X-KY HMO
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    Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Blue Traditional-KY
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway X-KY HMO
    Pathway-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
    UK-Indemnity-KY
    Gold Pathway-KY HMO
    KentuckyOne-KY
    Balanced Pathway-KY PPO
    UK-Medicare Carve-Out-KY
    Catastrophic Pathway X-KY HMO
    Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
    Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Blue Access - UL1 Tiered Network-KY PPO
    Platinum Blue Access-KY PPO
    UK RHP-Regional Health Plan-KY
    Pathway-KY
    Silver Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Blue Access-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Methodist Hospital-KY
    St. Josephs-KY
    Bronze Blue Access-KY PPO
    Lumenos Plans-KY
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group
    4003 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207
  2. 2 Baptist Health Medical Group
    4003 Kresge Way Ste 110, Louisville, KY 40207
  3. 3 Baptist Health Medical Group Thoracic Surgery
    1919 State St Ste 310, New Albany, IN 47150
  4. 4 Baptist Health Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Clinic
    4003 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207

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4.9
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Aug 14, 2020
Very kind. Excellent surgeon.
Jennifer Maxstadt — Aug 14, 2020
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Cincinnati
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Linker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Linker's profile.

Dr. Robert Linker, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

Yes, Dr. Robert Linker, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY