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Dr. Joseph Finizio, MD

Dr. Joseph Finizio, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Finizio, MD is a neurosurgeon in Louisville, KY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

210 E Gray St Ste 1105 Louisville, KY 40202
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(812) 941-8191

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Finizio is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital Edgewood, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Finizio is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Finizio's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Finizio

3.6
26 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
58%
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4 star
4%
4%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
12%
12%
1 star
23%
23%

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I previously worked with Dr. Finizio and am noe his patient. He is wonderful, and takes care with all my conditions. His scheduling department is horrible!! Both times he's scheduled me for back injections it has taken over a month for the initial appointment, which was incorrect both times, then another 2 weeks for the correct appointment. Unfortunately this has been the norm since I first started dealing with his office 8+ years ago working with him at a satellite office. I only continue going there because of Dr. Finizio
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Dec 02, 2021
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Among the first specialists I saw following a hip/lumbar spine injury, which was failed to be treated and has never fully healed. I'm now struggling with cervical myelopathy and can only sleep a maximum of 2 hours at a time. Offered to fuse my spine and that's it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Eli Bruce – Mar 15, 2021
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Very nice and good Doctor. He has done back surgery on me twice and both were a success
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
Helpful
KY – Feb 26, 2019
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Brilliant physician who has a compassionate heart and really listens to you! Has gotten me through some rough times after a car accident.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Donna in Louisville, KY – Feb 19, 2019
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Brilliant physician who has a compassionate heart and really listens to you! Has gotten me through some rough times after a car accident.
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Donna in Louisville, KY – Feb 19, 2019
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He is great and I have no complaints with his care but his office staff is absolutely horrible. There’s no organization. Nobody seems to know what they are doing. I’ve had to call at least two times a week and the answer is always well that person isn’t here today and I’ll have to have them call you back.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2018
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He seemed like he was rushing me out the door as fast as he could.. He didn't give a thorough explanation of options. When I began asking additional questions, he walked me down the hall to check out.... He seems to know what he's doing, just does't have very good bedside manner... Didn't seem like he cared as much as I hoped he would.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 23, 2018
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  • Neurosurgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1991
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Dr. Finizio is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Neurosurgical Institute of Kentucky210 E Gray St Ste 1105 Louisville, KY 40202
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Harrison County Hospital

      1141 Hospital Dr NW
      Corydon, IN 47112

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital

      1 Medical Village Dr
      Edgewood, KY 41017
      Recipient of 21
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Norton Hospital

      200 E Chestnut St
      Louisville, KY 40202

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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