Dr. George Raque, M.D.

Expert Publications

• The influence of spinal canal narrowing and timing of decompression on neurologic recovery after spinal cord contusion in a rat model.
• Emergency magnetic resonance imaging of cervical spinal cord injuries: clinical correlation and prognosis.
• Development and implementation of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury.
• MR imaging in acute cervical spine trauma.
• Cervical spine fractures with major associated trauma.
• An amino acid diet supporting superior growth in mice.
• Changes in concentrations of taurine in murine Harderian glands and retinas during postnatal development.
• Effect of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury on resource utilization.
• Effect of prior lumbar discectomy on outcome of lumbar fusion: a prospective analysis using the SF-36 measure.

Media Releases

Get to know Neurological Surgeon Dr. George Raque, who serves patients in Kentucky. 

In practice for over three decades, Dr. Raque is a board-certified neurological surgeon at Norton Neuroscience Institute. He operates out of the offices in Elizabethtown and Louisville, Kentucky. 

Norton Neuroscience Institute’s neurologists and neurosurgeons have the expertise and tools to provide care tailored to patients’ needs. More than 75 medical, surgical and research specialists are dedicated to providing innovative care to those with brain, spine and nervous system conditions. They use advanced, minimally invasive neurosurgery equipment that can speed recovery and can minimize pain.

Back in 1983, Dr. Raque graduated with his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship, residency, and fellowship training at the said establishment.

Subsequent to his education, he attained board certification in neurological surgery through the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The broad aim of the ABNS is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby serve the cause of public health.

With a patient care focus on spine surgery and general neurosurgery, Dr. Raque is a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Medical Association, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (Kentucky representative).

Practicing medicine in Kentucky, he is affiliated with Norton Hospital, Norton Children’s Hospital, and University of Louisville Hospital.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Raque is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014), Top 10 Doctor – City (2014), Top 10 Doctor – State (2014), Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), On-Time Doctor Award (2020), and Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020).

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