Stephen P. Makk, M.D., MBA

Dr. Makk, MDStephen P. Makk, M.D., MBA

Dr. Makk, certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, joined LBJS in 2003 after practicing in the Louisville area since 1995. He completed his medical degree, surgical internship, and residency training at the University of Louisville hospitals. His studies were completed in 1995. Dr. Makk has published several medical articles, regularly gives lectures, and has published a chapter in an orthopaedic textbook. In addition, he has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He serves as an advisor and developer for companies in the biotech and medical device industries. He is an active Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a consultant to their Biomedical Engineering Committee. He is an Associate Clinical Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Louisville. Dr. Makk has invented an arthroscope (fiber optic instrument for joint surgery). He is also Chairman of the Practice Management Committee, and serves on the Education Council of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and lectures nationally on this. Dr. Makk has been named to a congressional roundtable for the development of national electronic medical records standards.

Dr. Makk has special interest in minimally invasive joint replacement. He is trained in the use of a computer to perform hip and knee surgery. The use of navigation, or computer assistance, in knee and hip joint replacement applies new technology to improve patient outcomes. He also performs the Birmingham Hip® resurfacing procedure, a bone preserving alternative to hip replacement developed for younger, active patients.

Dr. Makk was voted one of Louisville Magazine’s “Top Docs”, August 2007.

News Read Dr. Makk's Articles:
Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacements
Obesity’s Effects on Bones and Joints PDF
Computer Navigated SurgeryPDF
AAOS Now, September 2007: “Kentucky doc returns to winemaking roots”

Dr. Makk is an avid reader and enjoys tending his vineyard, wine making, gardening and other activities with his family.

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