Summary

Laura K. Jacks, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics. In addition to offering a full range of pediatric orthopedic care for children, Dr. Jacks has special interests in cerebral palsy and neuromuscular diseases; congenital conditions, such as dislocated hip, clubfoot, arthrogryposis and other malformations; and pediatric trauma.
Dr. Jacks earned her medical degree from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed a general orthopedic surgery residency at University of South Carolina’s Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Dr. Jacks completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery and became involved with gait analysis and treatment of cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville, South Carolina. She was on staff at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and directed its Motion Analysis Lab for 2½ years before joining Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville in 2002.
Dr. Jacks’ mission is focused on helping children reach their maximum function possible. She uses a team approach to care for patients with complex orthopedic conditions. Participating in multidisciplinary clinics allows Dr. Jacks to work together with physicians and therapists to provide cohesive, integrated care in as few patient visits as possible.
Dr. Jacks is medical director of the Kid’s Center for Pediatric Therapies in Louisville. She provides consultative and surgical services to the Home of the Innocents and treats children with fragile bone diseases at the Metabolic Bone Clinic. Dr. Jacks and her partners also provide services through the Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs in Louisville and Owensboro, Kentucky.
Away from the office Dr. Jacks spends as much time as she can with her husband and son. They enjoy sports, outdoor activities and traveling in their RV. They are avid football fans and like to tailgate at University of Louisville games. Although football is her favorite sport, Dr. Jacks and her family also enjoy soccer and cycling.
Dr. Jacks has been voted by her peers as one of Louisville Magazine’s Top Docs for 2019.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Laura Jacks has 3 locations

Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville

2933 Breckenridge Ln Ste 103Louisville, KY 40220

Norton Children's Orthopedics of Louisville

9451 Westport RdLouisville, KY 40241

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laura Jacks

  • 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. Laura Jacks has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laura Jacks has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Scoliosis

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Hahnemann University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Laura Jacks affiliated with?
Dr. Laura Jacks is affiliated with Norton Childrens Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Laura Jacks speak?
Dr. Laura Jacks speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Laura Jacks accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Laura Jacks accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Laura Jacks accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Jacks?
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