Dr. Robert P. Knetsche, MD | DANVILLE, KY | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Robert Knetsche is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and has dedicated 32 years to helping patients with complex spinal conditions. Dr. Knetsche is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Knetsche practices at The Spine Center of Central Kentucky in Danville, Kentucky, and maintains his hospital affiliation with Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating back pain in patients of all ages, including specialized care for pregnant women experiencing back discomfort and adolescents with spinal issues. He has earned an average patient rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to patient care in the orthopedic spine surgery field.

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accepting new patients
3.6

25 Ratings
32 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
8 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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After seeing Dr.Knetache I was furious. He tossed my report from the radiologist & called it "toilet paper". I kid you not..This happened. My daughter was with me to cooberate this. He said my problem was vascular which disagreed with a vascular surgeon & the Dr that gives spinal injections! He kept saying "I'm the surgeon" ! I will never, ever return to this man & he is NOT the only surgeon around. I now have an appt with a dr at St. Joseph. He then said he could do a lamanectomy on me but not sure it would help! Take my opinion however you like but beware.

October 25th, 2019

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Dr is very knowledgeable, very caring and helpful, had pain stimulator implanted and surgery went great. His practice is extremely busy so there is a fair amount of waiting but staff is very friendly and helpful and I am willing to wait for a good doctor these days. I highly recommend Dr Knetche great doctor!!

May 4th, 2018

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I'm not done yet. I still have things need tremendous of. I just have not got to. It all yet. But what I have had done helped somewhat. There is more to come . But everyone there are very nice and helpful.

September 12th, 2016

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Wonderful surgeon. I had had 3 previous surgeries and was doing poorly. He took the time to listen to me and the revision surgery he did worked and I am back to my life again! Highly recommend!

August 29th, 2016

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Laminectomy L5-S1 in 2013 and ACDF C4-C5 & C5-C-6 in 2015 with very good results. I have and will trust him again, if needed.

January 8th, 2016

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You are being FOREWARNED!! Let this "surgeon" cut on your back, and you will be sorry!! If you are thinking of, or are already planning on letting this "surgeon" cut on your back. Then please ask yourself this question first. Will this "surgeon" make a bad cut on my back too? I write this only as I have personally been suffering with much pain by way of the hands of this "surgeon". And I hope you do not! Also, I found that not only the "surgeon" was never helpful and extremely rude, that most of the staff was the same. To my knowledge God did not weld a scalpel.

July 27th, 2015

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Dr. Knetsche is excellent! I would recommend him highly..Personal friend.I was in terrible pain and could not do anything. I had a back surgery several years before that and still could not function. I found out about Dr. Knetsche about 3 1/2 years and he was highly recommended to me.He did my back surgery 3 yrs. ago. I am a new man now. I work out 5 days a week and walk 7 miles a day, 7 days a week. Thank God for Dr. Knetsche!!!!

June 7th, 2012

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Had surgery was diagnosed wrong and then wouldnt help me at all

June 11th, 2009

The Spine Center Of Central Kentucky

236 W MAIN ST STE 200-203DANVILLE, KY 40422

Tel: (859) 238-7746

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Robert Paul Knetsche, MD	Dr. Daniel Joseph Hackett, MD	Dr. Andrew Wilson Ryan	Dr. David Anthony Hamilton
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (25 Ratings)	5 (138 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (79 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish, French, Korean, German, English, Vietnamese	Speaks English
DANVILLE , KY	Lexington , KY	Lexington , KY	Lexington , KY
Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
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Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Stenosis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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