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About

Stephen Duncan, MD, is a nationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic hip and open hip surgery. He delivers leading-edge surgery for conditions such as hip impingement and labral tears. Duncan also has specialized training in open hip surgery, such as the periacetabular osteotomy, to treat conditions such as hip dysplasia.

Duncan has specialty training in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He performs anterior THA, MIS-posterior THA, and revision THA. He also performs UKA, TKA, and revision TKA. He currently works to help design and evaluate new implants in order to meet the demands of his patient population.

As the author of multiple publications in the fields of hip preservation and joint reconstruction, Duncan lectures and teaches courses for other surgeons around the country. He continues to give talks at national meetings and is actively involved in the research and development of new techniques involving the hip and knee. He is also engaged in health policy, traveling to Washington, D.C., throughout the year to enable orthopedic surgeons continue to be able to provide quality healthcare in today’s economy.

As an avid cyclist, Duncan also understands the importance of being active. He takes a patient-specific approach focused on reducing hospital-stay length and getting you back to your daily activities as quickly as possible.

Personal Statement

The thing I want patients to understand about hip and knee arthritis is knowing when you need to seek treatment. Pain lasting for more than 4-6 weeks is probably not going to respond to ibuprofen. There's different treatments depending on your age and what's exactly going on. I want to get to know you and figure out what's the best treatment for you, whether that's doing medication or physical therapy or surgery. Seeing patients from start to finish is important, that way you can have continuity of care so that you know exactly what's going on during their entire treatment process.

My core reason for going into medicine is to offer personalized treatment. I'm not a "operate first, meet you second" kind of doctor.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Orthopaedics

Training & Education

Degree

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn.

Residency

University of Kentucky

Fellowship

Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.85 out of 5
50 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Even though he is an orthopedic surgeon, he explained all of the risks for me if I had the surgery and gave me a nonsurgical option and referred me to a doctor who could provide that option.

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    Dr. Duncan was kind and attentive answered all my questions. He made me feel at ease and respected. He explained everything to me. I'm very happy with him.

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    Excellent.

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    Personable and clear in presenting the procedure.

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    I appreciate Dr. Duncan's empathy, thorough explanation, and efficiency.
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      The nursing staff and the doctor was excellent
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      I was delighted and all clearly spoken, assisted, very patient, concerned in spite of my condition.
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      Dr Duncan was truly outstanding. He was very thorough in explaining best and worst case scenario. I am so grateful to have him for my Dr. I know what I'm up against and was able to walk out of there with the knowledge of every detail in my treatment.
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      Dr Duncan is superb. His surgery has changed my life for the better.
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      Dr Funcan was very professional and knowledge l. He thoroughly explained patient's injuries and her next steps.
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      Dr. Duncan did a great job and I will be back in future if my other hip needs attention.
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      Great
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      This doctor was arrogant and made a lot of assumptions regarding my health. I was referred specifically to him by another UK physician for the specific procedure he didn't seem to want to perform on me.
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      Very nice man
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      Dr. Duncan was excellent. Explained what tests were needed and why more importantly he gave me hope.
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      Yes good
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      I was impressed by the amount of time Dr. Duncan spent discussing my condition and treatment options.
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      Dr. Duncan was very attentive
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      I would recommend this office to all my family and friends
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      Very pleased with visit and care
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      Both PA and doctor listened to my concerns asked questions and were very attentive and engaged. The dr. also talked with me about a referral if necessary.
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      Duncan is the best
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      Always great
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      Dr. Duncan, the PA with him, and I had a very in-depth discussion about options, risks, benefits, and expectations.
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      Excelente "Excellent"
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      I was impressed with Dr Duncan
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      Dr. Duncan is very mannerly and answers my questions. He referred me to a sports medicine specialist.
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      I had tried every avenue to control my bad knee pain and Dr Duncan listened, then decided I needed a replacement his team had me scheduled very promptly.
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      Dr. Duncan has always been great.
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      Felt very comfortable
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      Dr. Duncan and his staff were excellent. I am very hopeful about my upcoming surgery.
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      I like my choice of choosing UK health care
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      Would recommend him to others, very nice and caring
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      Good communication
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      Would not recommend this office due to staff but the provider was wonderful
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      Dr Duncan is an excellent surgeon. He made me feel more than comfortable and safe at each visit, both pre and post op. He is very easy to communicate with. He listens and explains himself and his procedures very clearly and directly. I have a tattoo on my operative hip. He did a wonderful job to make sure the incision scar didn't ruin the art.. The way he kept it all aligned when stitching and closing it all makes him an artist in his craft.
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      The experience with your office was much better than most I had been in.
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      No complaints whatsoever positive experience
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      I would highly recommend Dr.Duncan and the staff
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      He was amazing and instilled confidence in the care moving forward.
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      Very helpful with answering my questions.
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      Everything was awesome
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      Dr Duncan is very professional. He tailors recommendations to the specific patient and their goals/needs.
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      Dr. Duncan presented options, explained plan of care and answered questions.
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      Excellent.
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      Dr Duncan took his time with me to explain my MRI results and his proposed treatment plan.
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      Dr. Duncan was extremely congenial, provided lots of information, answered all of my questions, compared my current and previous x-rays, and made me feel like my treatment and recovery was of the utmost importance.
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      Everyone was very professional and would recommend
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      Dr Duncan is an excellent physician
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      Very good