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About Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates

Our goal at WKONA is to provide you with comprehensive orthopaedic services in a professional and caring environment. All our physicians are board certified and treat in all areas of orthopaedic surgery. From sports medicine to major or minor surgery and more, WKONA is the unquestioned leader in providing state-of-the-art technology and outstanding patient care to the Bowling Green, Kentucky area.

Why Choose Us?

Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates
WKONA offers on-site diagnostic testing including digital X-ray and MRI for your convenience.

We also have many other services located within our facility. These include the physicians and practitioners at Interventional Pain Specialists; KORT Physical Therapy, offering a complete rehab package including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and rehab, functional testing, neurological testing, and brace therapy; Hines Pharmacy and LifeLine Home Health.

For our patients who live outside of the Bowling Green area, we also have offices in Glasgow, Franklin, and Russellville, Kentucky. Call to request an appointment for evaluation.

Meet Our Physicians

Patient Reviews

  • On my very first appointment with Dr Heltsley. He made me feel so comfortable and confident in having him treat my knee issue, I knew I had found the right doctor. He explained all of the options to me for treating my issue. When all of those failed to fix my issue, it was then that we discussed sur...

    ~ David Hill~

  • There is not another orthopedic doctor that I will ever see! Dr Richards has treated myself and my family for many many years absolutely the BEST!

    ~ Shara Portmann~

  • At the Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical clinic every single staff member from reception to doctor assist to billing were friendly, courteous and caring at all times. Dr. Caleb Davis is a credit to his chosen profession. He has a great bedside manner, truly cares about his patients and explains procedure...

    ~ David Wylie~

  • Dr Barlow was very personable and I felt he sincerely cares. My husband was also very impressed with his bedside manner. He even went over and beyond with another situation I was having

    ~ Sandy Glass~

  • Dr Malmquist repaired my meniscus in both knees then total knee replacement in 2021 he is an amazing Dr!! I had no problems at all he is very kind and to the point and I feel he totally had my best year heart!!
    All the staff there are great!!!

    ~ Alise Brock~

Robotic Knee & Hip Replacement

Advanced Technologies in Orthopaedic Surgery

Robotic Knee & Hip Replacement

WKONA has used computer navigation technology for over ten years and is now expanding to offer Robotic Knee and Hip replacements. WKONA has long been the leader in knee rotating platform technology and now with the addition of MAKO SmartRobotics patients have an ever-expanding choice of options.

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Latest Techniques in Spine Surgery

The surgeons at WKONA are dedicated to identifying and treating all the pain generators in the back and specialize in challenging spinal issues. Our spine doctors can help people with back pain, neck pain and immobility resume active and productive lifestyles. WKONA surgeons employ state-of-the-art surgical methods as well as other non-surgical treatment and diagnostic options to alleviate any issues that may be causing pain.

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Spine Surgery

Practice Location -1 165 Natchez Trace, Suite 100
  Bowling Green, KY 42103

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Practice Location -2 1405 Nashville Street
Russellville,  KY 42276

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Practice Location -3 1112 South Main Street
Franklin, KY 42134

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Practice Location -4 1330 North Race Street
Glasgow,  KY 42141

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