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Exceptional bedside manner. Made me very comfortable and was timely and very informative .
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Absolutely the best.
(4 days ago)
Apr-2026
Very clear communication and caring
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Great bedside manner, thorough explanations, surgery went very well. Thanks!
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Isbell was very friendly and informative. Great first visit!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very personable! Very caring!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He was kind, knowledgeable, funny and put me at ease. I highly recommend him.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Isbell’s personal peoples skill set is simply OUTSTANDING. Great communicator. His calm demeanor absolutely puts his patient at ease. Additionally, Dr. Isbell thoroughly reviews all options to his patient so he/she can make an informed decision on any future medical care. Without question, I indeed have complete and utmost trust and confidence in Dr. Isbell surgical skills, acumen and professionalism. Beyond reproach.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent surgeon and a top rate team.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great surgeon, with a great personality. I’m back playing golf again, 4 months after her repairs my completely torn rotator cuff!
Dr. William M. Isbell, M.D., is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine, knee, and shoulder surgery. His areas of expertise include arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic techniques. His clinical and research interests include: arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, arthroscopic labral repairs, meniscus surgery, and ACL reconstruction.
Medical School James H. Quillen College of Medicine
Internship University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Residency University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital for Special Surgery (Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery)
Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2003)
Exceptional bedside manner. Made me very comfortable and was timely and very informative .
Absolutely the best.
Very clear communication and caring
Great bedside manner, thorough explanations, surgery went very well. Thanks!
Dr. Isbell was very friendly and informative. Great first visit!
Very personable! Very caring!
He was kind, knowledgeable, funny and put me at ease. I highly recommend him.
Dr. Isbell’s personal peoples skill set is simply OUTSTANDING. Great communicator. His calm demeanor absolutely puts his patient at ease. Additionally, Dr. Isbell thoroughly reviews all options to his patient so he/she can make an informed decision on any future medical care. Without question, I indeed have complete and utmost trust and confidence in Dr. Isbell surgical skills, acumen and professionalism. Beyond reproach.
Excellent surgeon and a top rate team.
Great surgeon, with a great personality. I’m back playing golf again, 4 months after her repairs my completely torn rotator cuff!