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  4. Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO

Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery•Male•Age 52

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO is a Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with Norton Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO

MiiSpine

6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 160 Louisville, KY 40205
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Telehealth services available

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(502) 242-6370
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Dr. Vemuri's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vemuri treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Vemuri treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Brachial Neuritis
  • Neuritis
  • Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Peripheral Neuritis
  • Polyneuritis
  • Radiculitis
  • Ulnar Neuritis
  • Vestibular Neuritis
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Spine Deformities
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vemuri treats Spine Deformities more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Vemuri treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acrodysplasia Scoliosis
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • Adult Scoliosis
  • Cavernous Malformation of Spine
  • Degenerative Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Lordosis
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Occult Spinal Dysraphism
  • Scoliosis
  • Scoliosis as Part of Neurofibromatosis
  • Scoliosis With Unilateral Unsegmented Bar
  • Spinal Instability
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Split Spinal Cord Malformation
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Vemuri treats Thoracic Spine Fracture more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Vemuri treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

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Dr. Vemuri's conditions and procedures:

  • Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
  • Autonomic Disorders
  • Back Pain
  • Bone Disorders
  • Broken Neck
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Fracture
  • Fracture Care
  • Herniated Disc
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Myelopathy
  • Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
  • Sacrum Disorders
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fracture Treatment
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Thoracic Spine Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Vertebral Column Tumors

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Dr. Vemuri accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Commercial Insurance Company
First Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MultiPlan
Passport Health Plan
Sagamore Health Network
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS

Dr. Vemuri's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vemuri

4.1

Based on 67 ratings

5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1%
2 Star
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1 Star
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I had complications in 3 out of 4 surgeries 1 of which resulted in an emergency surgery and am I CU stay and paralyzed diaphragm. The other 2 had to have redo.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Deborah Bircher – Dec 07, 2022
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Did surgery on my husband 3 times within 18 months. First surgery through front of neck. Was told would solve the problem. Did not! Was told he could go through back and solve his problem of pinched nerve. Had surgery and within a month the screws backed out of cage and one was pressing on a nerve. My husband was in excruciating pain and was placed back in hospital for a week awaiting return of Dr V Vemuri from Switzerland. Came back and had to go back in and redo surgery to try and correct issue. Was in hospital for almost a month. To this day my husband suffers. He has a scar in the neck area that is sunk it and you can put your fist in. He saw my husband only once after this 3rd surgery and did no x-rays or anything and he released him. My husband is a Veteran. Would not recommend this orthopedic doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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M Goodman – Jun 26, 2021
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Finally out of pain after MONTHS of pain. I was out of pain 2 days after surgery! Thank you Dr. Vemuri for giving me my life back!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy C – Apr 08, 2021
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Dr Vermuri is an amazing doctor he takes the time with his patient and explains everything to you he gives you all your options. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Lisa K Hartman – Nov 05, 2020
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I had cervicle spine surgery in March, the staples were taken out to early & a hole developed in my back which got infected & MRSA set in. We had to get 2 other Dr’s fix it .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
5 people found this helpful
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Oct 30, 2020
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I would recommend Dr. Vemuri to others. He is patient and explains diagnosis and all treatment options.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2020
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He was very thorough and discussed my options.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Donna Poff – Sep 30, 2020
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Dr. Vemuri performed a 3-level Cervical ACDF in February 2020 to help ease the pain of my severe Degenerative Disc Disease and Stenosis. This was a difficult surgery to recover from (pain wise) but Dr. Vemuri and his office stayed in contact with me throughout my recovery and helped with advice and questions. Dr. Vemuri did an excellent and I am almost completely pain free in my neck area. I also still have great range of motion. My neurologist was even highly impressed with my range of motion following an ACDF. Dr. Vemuri also has excellent bedside manner and listens to his patients. I recommend him to anyone looking for an Orthopedic doctor. He’s the best I’ve found and I went to several before I was lucky enough to be recommended to his practice.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Brea – Jun 27, 2020
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My visit was great Dr Vemuri is very caring I would recommend anyone to him
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Debra Suter – May 23, 2020
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During Covid they were organized but wonder if they disinfect tables between patients? Treatment was adequate but wish I didn’t have to ask questions about every single thing rather than being readily explained by the doctor
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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May 14, 2020
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Dr. Vemuri is a down to earth guy. He takes time to answer your questions. I appreciate a good doctor who cares about his patients.
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Harry – Jan 23, 2020
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I went in to see Dr Vemuri at the beginning of 2019 about a problem with my back. I did not think that anything could be done for my pain due to my age and other health issues, but he came highly recommended so I thought that I would see what he thought about my situation. He convinced me that he could operate on me and alleviate my pain and that with the surgery I would be able to walk again with out problems and that within a few days I would be driving, and doing anything a regular person could do without issues. My surgery was on March 6th. 2019, it is now January 22, 2020 and I am unable to walk without assistance, I have permanent nerve damage in my right leg, I cannot drive, or do anything like a normal person. I am in worse shape than I was before the surgery. The surgery itself was horrible and very invasive, and I almost died in the hospital. In spite of multiple, extended rehabilitation efforts, I am still in very bad shape and wished now that I had not trusted him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Donald Peak – Jan 22, 2020
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Very courteous and professional Nice office and helpful staff
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rodney wideman – Jan 18, 2020
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I would recommend Dr Vemuri to anyone needing back surgery. He was very attentive and caring in the office prior to surgery. We tried alternative measures to avoid surgery with no luck. In Dec 2018 he removed a spur that was digging into a nerve, and did a discectomy with fusion with graft, and now my back feels amazing. He truly is a magnificent spine specialist.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jackie – Jan 18, 2020
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I think Dr Vemuri is the best as his knowledge and mannerisms exceed all expectations.He is strait forward with his patients and compassionate about his practice
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin Siford – Nov 23, 2019
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We brought my 94 year old mother-in-law to see Dr. Vemuri this past Thursday, as a follow-up visit from her 5 day hospital stay on 9/27/2019 for a spinal fracture. After sitting for over 30 minutes, I asked the ladies at the front desk if Dr. Vemuri could see her quickly, as she was in excruciating pain and on a portable O2 tank. 2 hours and 15 minutes later, we saw Dr. Vemuri. My mother-in-law was in agony. He spent 8 minutes with us and wanted to know why we were there. He never introduced himself, he did not address my mother-in-law by her first or last name, and he got quite defensive because I was upset. She asked him if he could help her with her pain. He just looked at her. We asked about an epidural shot or a pain patch and he refused to give her either. He finally gave us a prescription for a 10 day supply of pain medication, even though her spinal compression is 90%. He was very rude and condescending. We do not recommend him at all.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 21, 2019
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This was my first visit. Office staff very friendly. X ray tech kind . Dr Vemuri was very thorough. He took his time, explained what he saw on x Ray's so my husband and I could understand what going on with neck and hip. I was very impressed with Dr Vemuri and will recommend him to family or friend if the occasion arises. Dr Vemuri referred me to another doctor in the practice for further evaluation on hip. The appointment was made for the next week. Timely follow up. I did have a little bit of a wait but I feel the care I received made up for the wait. I suggest taking a book and just relax and wait your turn. Thank you Dr Vemuri and staff.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Linda.......1954 – Sep 26, 2019
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Recovering the from lower lumbar back surgery , I took meds to try to cope with the pain but It got to the point that i spent more and more time on the cough not working much and or enjoying my life , I made the decision to have back surgery it was performed by Dr vemuri at Louisville orthopedic, I was very pleased with him the surgery and the whole staff at Louisville orthopedic,So now with a little physical therapy I can enjoy my life and get that Appalachian trail off my bucket list , Thanks Donald long
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Donald long – Sep 18, 2019
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This was a 5 month post op visit. Dr Vemuri was informative about the healing of my back.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 12, 2019
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Dr. Vemuri has helped me with 2 surgeries now, as well as several follow-up visits. He's always friendly, makes eye contact, so I feel like he's truly listening, takes the time to hear what I have to say, and actually responds to my questions. The office has been remodeled recently, and it has a feeling of being open, friendly, bright. They can get rather busy at times, so there are times when you can feel a bit rushed, but that can be said for most doctors' visits. I can say that I trust Dr Vemuri, and would go back to him again if the need were to arise.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea H. in Louisville, KY – Jun 29, 2019
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Care Philosophy

While Dr. Vemuri is a spine surgeon, he is committed to exhausting all non-surgical treatment options before considering surgical intervention. His primary...Read more

Specialties

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Neurological Spine Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
  • Spinal Sensory Disorders

Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Midwestern University
Fellowship Hospital
Midwestern University - St James Olympia Fields
Residency Hospital
2008
Spine Fellow, Leatherman Spine Center, Louisville, Ky
Fellowship Hospital
2007
Midwestern University-St. James Olympia Fields, Orthopedic Surgery
Residency Hospital
2003
Midwestern University-St. James Olympia Fields
Internship Hospital
2002
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School
1997
University Of Wisconsin Madison Post Baccalaureate Studies-Pre Medicine
Undergraduate School
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Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO?

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Does Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO accept any insurance plans?

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Does Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO accept new patients?

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vemuri's profile.

What conditions does Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO treat?

Dr. Vemuri frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Spine Deformities, and Thoracic Spine Fracture. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO's office address?

Dr. Vemuri's office is located at 6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 160, Louisville, KY 40205. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages is Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO fluent in?

Dr. Vemuri is able to speak Spanish and English. View profile to see all.

Is Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Vemuri provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO is affiliated with Norton Hospital.

Is Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO holds board certifications in Orthopedic Surgery.

How much experience does Dr. Venu Vemuri, DO have?

Dr. Vemuri has over 20 years of healthcare experience.

Locations

MiiSpine

Results Physiotherapy6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 160 Louisville, KY 40205
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miiSpine6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 205 Louisville, KY 40205
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Norton Hospital

Louisville, KY

74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average