3.9
26 Ratings with 9 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. John R. Dimar II received his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. His residency training in orthopedics was completed through the Lutheran Hospital Orthopedic Residency Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana, followed by a six-month chief resident internship with the Leatherman Spine Center. Dr. Dimar then served in the United States Air Force at the Regional Hospital in Minot, North Dakota, serving as Chief of Surgery and Assistant Chief of Hospital Services. He then returned to Louisville to complete a spine fellowship with the Leatherman Spine Center.
Dr. Dimar is a clinical professor with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon at Norton Children's Hospital and Director of Resident Basic Science Education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is active in instructing orthopedic surgeons and residents in the treatment of deformities, tumors, degenerative disease and trauma involving the …spine. His particular area of interest is the treatment of cervical spine disease, degenerative spine disease and spine trauma.
Dr. Dimar is actively involved with research. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the treatment of spinal problems and has spoken widely at many national and international spine meetings.
He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery in which he has won both best clinical and research paper awards.
Read More Read less Dr. Dimar is a clinical professor with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon at Norton Children's Hospital and Director of Resident Basic Science Education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is active in instructing orthopedic surgeons and residents in the treatment of deformities, tumors, degenerative disease and trauma involving the …spine. His particular area of interest is the treatment of cervical spine disease, degenerative spine disease and spine trauma.
Dr. Dimar is actively involved with research. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the treatment of spinal problems and has spoken widely at many national and international spine meetings.
He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery in which he has won both best clinical and research paper awards.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ft Wayne Med Educ Prog
- 9 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 45 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 64 Years of Experience | |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Louisville , KY | Hermitage , TN | Louisville , KY | Shelbyville , KY |
| Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Johns Hopkins University | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John R Dimar
Medical Specialties
Dr. John R Dimar has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John R Dimar has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Ft Wayne Med Educ Prog
Medical School
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981
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