Dr. Richard M. Pokorny, MD | Louisville, KY | Surgery

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Dr. Richard Pokorny is a surgeon with 34 years of experience providing comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. Dr. Pokorny speaks both English and Spanish, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Pokorny practices at multiple locations throughout Louisville and La Grange, Kentucky, with affiliations at Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health La Grange, and Norton Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, ventral hernias, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive system concerns. Patients have given Dr. Pokorny an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.8

31 Ratings
34 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

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Dr pokorny is an amazing doctor. He saved my life and I can’t thank him enough. He takes the time with his patients and explains. I highly highly recommend . He’s the best

December 5th, 2019

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Dr Pokorny must have been too too busy to explain to me that the procedure that he had planned on performing had changed! Wow- I was surprised! Instead of a small side incision I had 5 abdominal incisions! He FAILED to inform me of the change. I would NEVER recommend him!

October 30th, 2019

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Dr. Pokorny’s excellent skill and ability truly make him one of if not the absolute best surgeon in Louisville. He undoubtedly saved my life.

May 11th, 2019

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Doctor Pokorny was consulted to evaluate potential surgery to repair an incisional hernia. He was quick to tell me that he would not perform surgery on me even in an emergency. He never ventured closer than 10 feet from me and never physically performed any hands on examination. I have an obesity issue that apparently he has a personal that borders on an obsession. He three times repeated that he had pledged to "do no harm". I have NEVER had such a bad experience with an physician in my 70 plus years on earth. I coiuld NEVER recommend Doctor Pokorny even to my wordt enemy. VERY DISAPPOINTED as he supposedly is a skilled surgeon, Oh well...

January 4th, 2019

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He is a very caring Doctor who did a great job for me. I had a very complicated surgery and he did his magic to keep me off a colonoscopy bag. I am fully recovered and I sent my own brother to him for his operation.

August 2nd, 2013

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i have had 4 surgeries with him with not 1 complication. This man is a genious. I highly recomend him.

June 25th, 2012

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Two surgeries in three months for 2 different issues. No problems - great doctor. Would and have recommended him to friends.

October 24th, 2011

Baptist Health Medical Group General Surgery

4001 Kresge Way Ste 200Louisville, KY 40207

Tel: (502) 895-1995

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 - 4:30 pm

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Norton Hospital

200 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202

Tel: (502) 629-8000

Baptist Health Louisville

4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207

Tel: (502) 897-8100

Baptist Health La Grange

1025 New Moody LnLa Grange, KY 40031

Tel: (502) 222-5388

Baptist Medical Associates

4001 Kresge Way Ste 200Louisville, KY 40207

Tel: (502) 894-0664

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 - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Richard Michael Pokorny, MD	Dr. Ronald Elroy Weiss, MD	Dr. William Alan Bishop	Dr. Susan Ansley Elizabeth Smith
Surgery	Emergency Medicine	Surgery	Surgery
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3.8 (31 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Louisville , KY	Louisville , KY	Mount Vernon , IL	Louisville , KY
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine	Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

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University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Pokorny affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Pokorny is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health La Grange, and Norton Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Richard Pokorny's office located?: Dr. Richard Pokorny's office is located at 4001 Kresge Way Ste 200, Louisville, KY, 40207.

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