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Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD

Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD is a general surgeon in Louisville, KY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Health La Grange and Baptist Health Louisville. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

4001 Kresge Way Ste 210 Louisville, KY 40207

Make an Appointment

(502) 895-1995

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pokorny is affiliated with Baptist Health La Grange La Grange, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Pokorny's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pokorny

4.5

37 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
86%
86%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Irene Bouteiller – Jan 11, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Susan B – Mar 24, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 26, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Oct 12, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lana Sanders in Mt. Washington, KY – Dec 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
JB – Oct 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
La Grange, KY – May 24, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
JB in Louisville, KY – Mar 30, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia in Louisville KY – Sep 10, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Louisville, KY – Jun 21, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
l stout in Louisville, KY – Jun 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Louisville School Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

Baptist Health Medical Group4001 Kresge Way Ste 210 Louisville, KY 40207
1

Practice

Office1023 New Moody Ln Ste 202 La Grange, KY 40031
2

Practice

Baptist Healthcare Affiliates Inc.1025 New Moody Ln La Grange, KY 40031
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health La Grange

    1025 New Moody Ln
    La Grange, KY 40031
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience 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

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

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

    5% higher than the national average

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

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Health Louisville

    4000 Kresge Way
    Louisville, KY 40207
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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