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Dr. Joseph Dobner, MD

Dr. Joseph Dobner, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Dobner, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Frankfort, KY and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1974. He is affiliated with Bluegrass Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

101 Medical Heights Dr Ste F Frankfort, KY 40601

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Dr. Dobner's Reviews

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4.5
16 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Nothing less than professional and totally upfront about all procedures. Personally, I don't want a Dr. that sugar coats a medical issue just to make me happy. I want them to shoot straight and Dr. D does just that. He is always caring and compassionate about his patients.
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What could be improved
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Nov 16, 2021
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He’s the best in all aspects!!! Can’t praise him enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bruce Wilson – Jul 23, 2021
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Dr. Dobner has done surgeries on my knees on several occasions. His skills are top notch, and his bedside manner is laid back and relaxed. I always know what to expect from the procedure and post-op recovery. In six weeks, I will be scheduled for a total knee replacement. Dobner is the best around for that surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Candace Sacre – Jul 31, 2020
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I fractured my left tibia/fibula, requiring surgery, Dr Dobner advised me of the procedure to repair my injury and was very reassuring about the recovery and treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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KP – Mar 09, 2020
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I absolutely adore doctor Dobner. He has performed surgery on me, My husband and both of my son's. I trust him completely.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Frankfort – Dec 20, 2017
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i had been told I needed cervical disc surgery by spine specialist and that surgery really scared me so I went for second opinion to Dr. Dobner. He prescribed physical therapy and i went 3 times per week for one month and my neck was painfree and no surgery!! it has been a year now and still pain free. Excellent doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lawrenceburg – Nov 28, 2017
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would never go bk to this doctor !!! i had carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists . he did such abotched up job !!!! i went into a seizure durning surgery!! plus, few years later ,i have a lot of weakness and pain in both wrists!!!! it hurts just to comb my hair at times!!!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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harrodsburg,ky – Feb 24, 2017
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I tore my ACL. Was told that I needed to lead a more sedentary lifestyle. And that a women didn't need an ACL to cook and clean. I am about to test for my black belt in Karate, He told me that 35 year old women are to old for that nonsense. I got a second opinion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Frankfort, KY – Jun 04, 2016
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Quality, timely, affordable and local orthopaedic care.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1978

  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • Wake Forest University

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Rebound Orthopaedics Sports Medicine101 Medical Heights Dr Ste F Frankfort, KY 40601
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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(502) 875-1766

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