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Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD is a General Surgeon in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Pokorny graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University Louisville School Of Med. Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD is a General Surgeon in Louisville, KY and has 34 years experience. Dr. Pokorny has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Inguinal Hernia, Small Intestine Cancer, Intestinal Obstruction, Umbilical Hernia and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pokorny's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pokorny also speaks Czech. Dr. Pokorny is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Small Intestine Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Appendicitis
Colectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Ascites
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Pelvic Abscess
Endoscopy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Gastrotomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Pancreatic Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Breast Lump
Hemorrhoids
Wedge Resection Colon
Breast Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Mastectomy
Gastric Ulcer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Liver Biopsy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Biopsy of Breast
Gastroparesis
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Pancreas Surgeries
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Essential-KY
    KentuckyOne-KY
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Bronze Pathway X-KY HMO
    Bronze Blue Access-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Blue Access-KY PPO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    UK RHP-Regional Health Plan-KY
    Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    UK-Indemnity-KY
    Bronze Pathway-KY HMO
    Baptist HCA-KY
    UK-KY EPO
    Blue Preferred-KY
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO
    Gold Blue Access-KY PPO
    Blue Traditional-KY
    Platinum Pathway-KY PPO
    Balanced Blue Access-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
    UK-KY PPO
    Silver Blue Access-KY PPO
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-KY
    Bronze Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Balanced Pathway-KY PPO
    Blue Access-KY
    Gold Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway-KY HMO
    Pathway-KY HMO
    Pathway-KY
    Platinum Blue Access-KY PPO
    UK-Medicare Carve-Out-KY
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Silver Pathway-KY HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway X-KY HMO
    Pathway X-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway X-KY HMO
    St. Josephs-KY
    Balanced Pathway-KY HMO
    Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
    Blue Access - UL1 Tiered Network-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Methodist Hospital-KY
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    Lumenos Plans-KY
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Silver Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway X-KY HMO
    Platinum Pathway-KY PPO Plus
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Sagamore Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group
    4001 Kresge Way Ste 210, Louisville, KY 40207
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 895-1995
  2. 2 Baptist Healthcare Affiliates Inc.
    1025 New Moody Ln, La Grange, KY 40031
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 222-8586

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Languages Spoken
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General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pokorny's profile.

Dr. Pokorny frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Inguinal Hernia, Small Intestine Cancer, Intestinal Obstruction, Umbilical Hernia and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health La Grange and Baptist Health Louisville.

Yes, Dr. Richard Pokorny, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • University Louisville School Of Med
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health La Grange

    1025 New Moody Ln, La Grange, KY

  • Baptist Health Louisville

    4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY

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