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Baylor Blickenstaff, M.D.

Specialty

• Orthopaedic Surgery

Text MCHDOC to 270-796-3200 to schedule an appointment.

Main Location

Specialty Clinic Locations

This provider sees patients on special scheduled days and times at the following location(s):

Hospital Affiliations

• The Medical Center at Bowling Green
• Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital
• The Medical Center at Albany
• The Medical Center at Caverna
• The Medical Center at Franklin
• The Medical Center at Russellville
• The Medical Center at Scottsville

About Baylor Blickenstaff, M.D.

Dr. Baylor Blickenstaff is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. His practice includes arthroscopic treatment of hip, shoulder, knee, and elbow injuries as well as robotic knee and direct anterior robotic hip replacement. He currently serves as a team physician for Western Kentucky University athletics, as well as area high schools.

Dr. Blickenstaff received his undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harding University. He then completed his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, where he was awarded multiple merit scholarships for academic achievement. He completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Junior Resident of the Year and the Resident Educator of the Year. Following residency, he completed a one-year fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, where he received specialized training in sports medicine including hip arthroscopy and treatment of throwing injuries of the shoulder and elbow.

During his training he has served as team physician for Auburn University, Marshall University, Kentucky Christian University, Birmingham Barons (AA) baseball, the SEC baseball and gymnastics tournaments, and Alabama Ballet. Dr. Blickenstaff recognizes that shared decision-making is of the utmost importance. He helps his patients understand their condition and all options available to them, whether operative or non-operative, so they are confident in their treatment plan.

He is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UK HealthCare and has authored multiple research articles on topics including arthroscopic techniques, cartilage restoration, and robotic joint replacement.  He has also presented research at regional and national meetings.

In his spare time, Dr. Blickenstaff enjoys golfing, skiing, fishing, attending sporting events, and spending time with his wife, Katie, and their three children.

Education

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV

Fellowship

Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL

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