Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Kentucky, 2026
Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Kentucky. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.
- #1Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY21+ years in practice
John Yezerski, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kentucky, KY. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.
- #2Orthopedic SurgeryIllinois, IL20+ years in practice
Cyna Khalily, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Illinois, IL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #3Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY20+ years in practice
Sanjiv Mehta, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kentucky, KY. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #4Orthopedic SurgeryIndiana, IN15+ years in practice
Nathan Polley, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Indiana, IN. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.
- #5Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY10+ years in practice
Dorian Wood, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kentucky, KY. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.
- #6Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY8+ years in practice
Jose Banda Mendoza, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kentucky, KY. NPI-verified active practice since 2018.
- #7Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY5+ years in practice
Yousif El-Gammal, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kentucky, KY. NPI-verified active practice since 2021.
- #8Orthopedic SurgeryKentucky, KY1+ years in practice
Kayo Augusto De Almeida Medeiros, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kentucky, KY.
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