The 20 Best Tethered Cord Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Tethered Cord Syndrome near Kentucky, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Office

    210 E Gray St Ste 1102, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Mutchnick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Mutchnick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Audubon

    3101 Poplar Level Road, Suite 101, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 155 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hansen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1996.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Institute Of Kentucky

    210 E Gray St Ste 1105, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gump is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Gump is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, and Laminectomy.

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    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Institute Of Kentucky

    210 E Gray St Ste 1105, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Moriarty is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Moriarty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Sunken Fontanelles, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Mendoza's Pediatric And Adolscent

    424 Jett Dr, 
    Jackson, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Burnette is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Kentucky. Dr. Burnette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gitelman Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Norton Children's Medical Group - Bowling Green

    615 7th Avenue, 
    Bowling Green, KY 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Mayfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Mayfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Obesity in Children, Otitis, and Food Allergy.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome

    Office

    2603 Kentucky Ave Ste 402, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Titsworth is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Titsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Physiatry

    Encompass Health Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

    2050 Versailles Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Salles is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Salles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A, and L1 Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Pulmonary And Sleep Clinic PLLC

    1739 Canton St, 
    Hopkinsville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geeta Chavda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Dr. Chavda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Pittman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome

    St. Elizabeth Cancer Care Medical Oncology

    20 Medical Village Dr Ste 200, 
    Edgewood, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Winkelmann is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Winkelmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Alvarado Medical Services PLLC

    25 E Hickman St, 
    Winchester, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Alvarado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Winchester, Kentucky. Dr. Alvarado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Gerstmann Syndrome, Decerebrate Posture, and Decorticate Posture.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    Shelby Valley Clinic Pharmacy

    178 Douglas Pkwy, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Arh Daniel Boone Clinic-Harlan

    37 Ball Park Rd, 
    Harlan, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Echeverria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Harlan, Kentucky. Dr. Echeverria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc

    911 Bypass Rd, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sankar Chirumamilla is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Chirumamilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Phantom Limb Pain, Stroke, and Acute Pain.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1709 Ky Route 321 Ste 3, 
    Prestonsburg, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Kendrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Dr. Kendrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    800 Rose St # 101, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farhan Mirza is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Brain Tumor, Epilepsy, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome

    Uofl Physicians-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 505, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Camilo Castillo is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paraplegia, Spinal Stenosis, Neurogenic Bowel, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome

    St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Danneman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Danneman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Iron Deficiency Anemia, Follicular Lymphoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Baptist Health Lagrange Kresge Pharmacy

    4003 Kresge Way Ste 500, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kommor is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Kommor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenic Neoplasm, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tethered Cord Syndrome?

    Tethered cord syndrome is a rare neurological condition. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary from person to person. Features of the condition may include foot and spinal abnormalities; weakness in the legs; loss of sensation (feeling) in the lower limbs; lower back pain; scoliosis; and urinary incontinence. Infants and children with congenital Tethered cord syndrome may also have tufts of hair, dimples, skin discoloration, or benign fatty tumors on the lower back. Tethered cord syndrome occurs when tissue attachments limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column. In some cases, it may be the result of improper growth of the neural tube during fetal development, which is closely linked to spina bifida. Other potential causes include narrowing of the spinal column (with age), spinal cord injury, tumors, and infection.

    When should I see a Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor in Kentucky, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor in Kentucky, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Tethered Cord Syndrome doctors in Kentucky, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Tethered Cord Syndrome doctors in Kentucky, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor in Kentucky, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor in Kentucky, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Tethered Cord Syndrome doctors in Kentucky, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tethered Cord Syndrome doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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