General Info

Nathan L. McKinney, D.O., CAQSM is an orthopedic sports medicine physician with Norton Orthopedic Institute. He specializes in nonsurgical orthopedic care for adolescents and adults. Dr. McKinney earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University–DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and a fellowship in sports medicine at TriHealth/Bethesda Family Practice Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. McKinney is certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine, and also certified as a clinical exercise physiologist by the American College of Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He has special interests in ultrasound-guided injections and diagnosis, orthobiologics, sports nutrition and biomechanics. His goals of care are to efficiently provide an accurate diagnosis, empower patients with the knowledge of potential treatment options, and return patients to their desired level of activity in a safe and timely manner. Dr. McKinney previously served as team physician for Xavier University, Mt. St. Joseph University and Summit Country Day High School, all in Cincinnati, Ohio. Currently, he serves as medical co-director of jockey care at Churchill Downs, as well as team physician for Bellarmine University in Louisville and Hanover College in Indiana. A former track and field athlete at Bellarmine University, he now continues his passion for both competitive and recreational athletics in a variety of sports. He most enjoys his time spent outside with his family and friends.