- Orthopedic Surgeons
- KY
- Glasgow, KY
- Dr. Craig Beard, MD
Dr. Craig Beard, MD
Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 66
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Craig Beard, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Glasgow, KY. Dr. Beard has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as T.J. Samson Community Hospital and The Medical Center At Bowling Green. His office is not accepting new patients.

Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates/Graves-Gilbert Clinic
405 S L Rogers Wells Blvd Glasgow, KY 42141Make an Appointment
(270) 782-7800- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Beard
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Beard treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Beard treats other conditions, please contact the office at (270) 782-7800.
Knee & Lower Limb Surgery
Knee and lower limb surgeons perform procedures such as total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and tendor repair, to treat conditions including arthritis, ligament tears, or bone fractures.Compare with other Knee & Lower Limb Surgery specialists.
Dr. Beard is experienced in the area of Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Beard's conditions and procedures:
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker’s Cyst
- Broken Arm
- Bunion
- Bunion Surgery
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccygeal Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- De Quervain's Disease
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
- Femur Fracture
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Foot Fracture
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hammer Toe Repair
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand Fracture
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Hip Sprain
- Humerus Fracture
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Pain
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
- Meniscus Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Musculoskeletal Function Test
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osteopenia
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Steroid Injection
- Stress Fracture of Foot
- Synovial Biopsy
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
- Total Hip Replacement
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Finger Release
- Unicompartmental Hip Surgery
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Dr. Beard accepts the following insurance:
- AARP
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Silver Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- ChoiceCare Network
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- Medicaid of Kentucky
- Medicare
- One Health
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
- Worker's Compensation
- Worker's Compensation WC
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Craig Beard, MD?
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Does Dr. Craig Beard, MD accept any insurance plans?
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What are Dr. Craig Beard, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Beard specializes in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. See more on Healthgrades.
What conditions does Dr. Craig Beard, MD treat?
Dr. Beard frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain, and Osteoarthritis. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Craig Beard, MD's office address?
Dr. Beard's office is located at 405 S L Rogers Wells Blvd, Glasgow, KY 42141. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Craig Beard, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Beard provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Craig Beard, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Craig Beard, MD is affiliated with T.J. Samson Community Hospital and The Medical Center At Bowling Green.
Does Dr. Craig Beard, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 5/5 for Dr. Craig Beard, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Locations
Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates/Graves-Gilbert Clinic
Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.63% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% lower than the national average
65% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% lower than the national average
77% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% higher than the national average
2 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
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