Fort Knox Surgeons

A surgical specialist is a physician who has additional training in a specific area of surgery.

The American Board of Medical Specialties acknowledges the following surgical specialties; general surgery, thoracic and cardiac surgery, colon and rectal surgery, obstetrics and gynecological surgery, neurological surgery, ophthalmic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngological surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, urological surgery, and vascular surgery.

Some procedures are performed by more than one type of specialist. Also, some surgeons may choose to specialize in specific procedures within their specialty area. For example, a plastic and maxillofacial surgeon may specialize in performing rhinoplasty procedures.

The area of Fort Knox, KY has a population of approximately 10,124 people. There are 5 surgeons near Fort Knox, which gives it a ratio of 1 surgeon per 2,025 residents or a ratio of 1 surgeon per 472 households. There are 2,361 households in Fort Knox.