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Dr. Robert Linker, MD

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Dr. Robert Linker, MD
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Dr. Robert Linker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Robert Linker, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Robert Linker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Robert Linker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY and has 46 years experience. They graduated from University of Louisville in 1978 and completed a residency at University Cincinnati.They currently practice at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, KY and are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. Dr. Linker has experience treating conditions like Lung Cancer and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Linker received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Linker is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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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

Experience and Background Check

Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Esophageal Diverticulum
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Interstitial Lung Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Atherectomy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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4.9
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Aug 14, 2020
Very kind. Excellent surgeon.
Jennifer Maxstadt — Aug 14, 2020
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Robert Linker, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Louisville, KY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1978. He specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Cincinnati
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Linker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Linker's profile.

Dr. Linker frequently treats the following conditions: Lung Cancer and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Linker, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

Yes, Dr. Robert Linker, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Linker has over 46 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY

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