Norton Community Medical Associates - Westport Plaza

Experience the power of physical therapy with KORT Physical Therapy. Our physical therapy team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through clinical experience, ongoing education and clear communication with our patients, our physical therapists will give you the tools necessary to successfully heal from aches, pains or injuries and get back to what you love. We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing an exceptional experience that promotes healing in a safe, compassionate environment.

Josh Meier, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, then completed a general orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. Dr. Meier completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery and scoliosis at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. In addition to offering a full range of orthopedic services for children, Dr. Meier has special interests in scoliosis, trauma and limb deformities. His mission is to provide top-quality care for a wide range of children’s orthopedic conditions, from simple to complex. Dr. Meier’s treatment approach includes keeping the medical environment as kid-friendly as possible. He also strongly believes in involving family members in their child’s care. Dr. Meier is on staff at Norton Children’s Hospital and has a clinical faculty appointment with the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He also serves as a staff physician for the Kentucky Commission for Children with Special Health Care Needs. Away from the office Dr. Meier enjoys playing golf and softball as well as spending time with his family. Dr. Meier also enjoys traveling for mission work, providing pediatric orthopedic care for international charities such as Healing the Children. His travels have taken him to Colombia, Ecuador and, most recently, Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.

Samuel D. Carter, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute. He specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Carter earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia, Richmond. Dr. Carter is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds subspecialty certification in sports medicine. In addition to sports medicine, Dr. Carter has special interests in femoroacetabular impingement, acetabular labral tears, knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus tears, cartilage restoration, partial knee replacement, patellar realignment, and arthroscopy of the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Carter believes in a patient-centered approach to orthopedic care. He maintains relationships with other physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers so that he can provide a team approach to care. He currently serves as the team physician for Male High School in Louisville and as one of the team physicians for Bellarmine University.