Summary

Ethan W. Blackburn, M.D., earned his bachelor's degree from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and his medical degree from the University of Louisville. Dr. Blackburn completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Vermont in Burlington and a fellowship in hand and upper-extremity surgery at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis.
Dr. Blackburn has done research in upper-extremity peripheral nerve repair and currently is involved in National Institutes of Health-sponsored studies evaluating surgical outcomes of wrist fractures and chronic nerve compression. He has special interests in nerve compression of the hand and arm, arthritis of the hand, wrist and elbow as well as complex elbow reconstruction. He cares for sports and work related injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow.
Dr. Blackburn is board certified in orthopaedic surgery with a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered surgical and nonsurgical upper-extremity care. He sees patients at Louisville Arm & Hand, a part of Norton Orthopaedic Care.
Outside of work, Dr. Blackburn enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, skiing, photography, running and fishing.
Dr. Blackburn has been voted by his peers as one of Louisville Magazine’s Top Docs for 2019.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 19 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ethan W Blackburn has 2 locations

Norton Arm and Hand Institute - St Matthews

4123 Dutchmans Ln Ste 415Louisville, KY 40207

Norton Arm and Hand Institute - Brownsboro

9880 Angies Way # 3Louisville, KY 40241

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Accepts New Patients
4.7 
19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Louisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KY
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ethan W Blackburn

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Corvel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • 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

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ethan W Blackburn has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ethan W Blackburn has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hand Surgeon
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 2007

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Dr. Ethan Blackburn speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Ethan Blackburn is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital.
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