Stephanie A Flaspoehler, APRN

At Norton Healthcare, we believe you - the patient - are the most important person to our practice. As the region's leading health care provider, we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those we serve in a manner that responds to the needs of our community and honors our faith heritage. Our specialty practice is a part of Norton Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group at Norton Healthcare. Norton Medical Group currently includes providers who offer primary, specialty and urgent care services in locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our practice is comprised of compassionate, skilled specialists who are committed to ensuring you receive the best care and have access to the latest medical technology and services.

Paula Elliott, APRN, is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in the Kentuckiana region facing kidney disease and hypertension. The practice is known for its professional and supportive staff, offering a welcoming environment that prioritizes patient well-being. Dr. Don Duff, the lead physician, is highly regarded for his empathy, in-depth knowledge, and the time he invests in explaining conditions and treatment options. Patients consistently express their satisfaction with the care they receive, highlighting the professionalism and kindness of the entire team. Generated from the website

Don Stevens, M.D., one of the founders of Norton Cancer Institute, is a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency. He completed his fellowship at John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. and is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. Stevens is passionate about research has led many clinical trials at Norton Healthcare, bringing leading-edge hematology and cancer treatments to Louisville-area patients. In 2017, he was one of only two physicians in the country to enroll patients in a national clinical trial study for a new lymphoma treatment, and in 2020, led studies on convalescent plasma and was the first in the world to test the cancer drug selinexor as treatment for patients with severe cases of COVID-19. He specialized in blood cancers, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphomas and has developed Norton Cancer Institute’s program in cellular treatment for cancers. Dr. Stevens has received numerous awards, including the 2019 Commitment to Compassion award by the Partnership for a Compassionate Louisville and was named one of 2016 Louisville Magazine’s “Top Docs.” In 2020, he was inducted into the Kentucky Society of Clinical Oncology (KYSCO) Hall of Fame.