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Dr. Robert Linker, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Robert Linker, MD
4.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Linker, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 72
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Robert Linker, MD works in Louisville, KY as a Thoracic Surgery Specialist and has 46 years experience.

They are board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and graduated from University of Louisville in 1978. Dr. Linker completed a residency at University Cincinnati. At present, Dr. Linker has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. They are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Linker practices at Baptist Health Medical Group in Louisville, KY and has additional offices in New Albany, IN.

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

Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group
    4003 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207
  2. 2 Baptist Health Medical Group
    4003 Kresge Way Ste 110, Louisville, KY 40207
  3. 3 Baptist Health Medical Group Thoracic Surgery
    1919 State St Ste 310, New Albany, IN 47150
  4. 4 Baptist Health Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Clinic
    4003 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207

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4.9
Based on 7 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Aug 14, 2020
Very kind. Excellent surgeon.
Jennifer Maxstadt — Aug 14, 2020
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Cincinnati
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1983
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Robert Linker, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Linker accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Linker's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Linker accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Linker accepts here.

Dr. Linker has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 7 times.

Dr. Linker is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Linker has been practicing as a Thoracic Surgery Specialist for 46 years.

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