Dr. George K. Aitken, MD | Ashland, KY | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. George Aitken treats osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, and arthralgia, and has practiced orthopedic surgery and sports medicine for 46 years. He is affiliated with UK King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky, where he also performs physical therapy and strength training. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Aitken earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and sees patients in Ashland, Kentucky. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Aitken 4.28 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.3

40 Ratings
46 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med
11 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Aitken's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

40 Ratings with 11 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (19) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Thorough,professional, willing to spend time with patients. After surgery I healed faster than my friends who had similar surgery

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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November 1st, 2018

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Gave excellent car nothing neg noted

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October 26th, 2018

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Had a knee done by another doctor at the local University group. Had nothing but trouble. Dr. Aitken did my other knee and I was up and doing my walking before I knew it. HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS. Would recommend to anyone.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 14th, 2017

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Dr. Aitken was the surgeon who put in my hardware a little over 2 years ago. His work, along with the Lord, was excellent. However, I changed to a more physical type job and felt like the hardware was a bother. Therefore, I consulted with him and he agreed the hardware could be removed. The procedure and recovery were nothing like the initial surgery. Dr. Aitken is the best in the Ashland area and other orthopedic surgeons need to take in some skills from him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 26th, 2017

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very poor doctor . i had a broken leg and he didn t even know it. i found out in lexington at a dr who cares about people. this one doesn't care if you suffer at all.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 1st, 2016

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Top notch, the best! I've had two hip replacements Dr Aitken did them. No pain after surgery.

March 18th, 2015

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Good bed side manner, great surgen!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 3rd, 2015

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I havenot had my shoulder surgery yet but I am new in Grayson but I have to tell you the DR. and staff were all so kind and let you ask all the questions you needed to. Lookingforward with my surgery with Dr. Aitken.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 31st, 2015

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Great doctor. Completely honest and direct about your health needs. Really knows his stuff. Highly recommend!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 10th, 2013

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good Doctor and good golfer

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 24th, 2012

Kings Daughters Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

613 23rd St Ste G30Ashland, KY 41101

Tel: (606) 327-0036

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 3:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uk Kings Daughters Medical Center

2201 Lexington AveAshland, KY 41101

Tel: (606) 408-4000


Dr. George Kenneth Aitken, MD	Dr. Thomas Linhart Schmicker, MD	Dr. Aria Darius Darbandi	Dr. Fnu Pallavi
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (40 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Ashland , KY	Purchase , NY	Huntington , WV	Huntington , WV
Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med	Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine	Med School: California University Of Science And Medicine - School Of Medicine	Med School: Government Medical College Amritsar
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Wrist Injury

Dr. George Kenneth Aitken holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Aitken's NPI number is 1053322321.

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