Mercy Health — Western Kentucky Orthopedics
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine • Paducah, KY • Since 2009
About
Mercy Health — Western Kentucky Orthopedics Paducah is the Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky (oiwky), a medical practice founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paducah, KY. It operates as a partnership with multiple offices (including Paducah and Metropolis, IL) and is part of the Mercy Health network. Key details: - Industry: Medical Practices - Type: Partnership - Headquarters: Paducah, KY (HQ at 200 Clint Hill Blvd, Paducah, KY 42066) - Other locations: 100 Clint Hill Blvd, Paducah, KY; 1811 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL - Status: Active - Website: oiwky.com - Contacts: tsmoyer@oiwky.com; phone numbers 270-442-9461, 1-270-442-9461 - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-orthopaedic-institute-of-western-kentucky - Notable: Linked to Mercy Health network; multiple alumni and talent sources listed.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Address
200 Clint Hill Boulevard, Paducah, Kentucky 42001
Phone
270-442-9461
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Opening Hours
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at Mercy Health — Western Kentucky Orthopedics?
General orthopedics, specialized medicine, X-rays, MRIs, and various therapies, with comprehensive care in one place.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Ryan Beck): 5.0/5.0 (16 ratings)
- Mercy Health (Dr. Frederick T. DeWeese): 4.8/5.0 (316 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Ryan Beck): 4.9/5.0 (14 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Shiraz Patel): 5.0/5.0 (79 ratings)
Patients praise
- High praise for individual surgeons' bedside manner and communication skills
- Patients report positive surgical outcomes and pain relief
- Surgeons described as kind, caring, knowledgeable, and thorough
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting calls returned
- Delays in scheduling appointments and processing referrals
- Frustration with administrative/office management processes
- Concerns regarding a 2025 data breach involving a third-party vendor that compromised personal information (SSNs, medical records)
"Dr. Patel is a compassionate and most caring doctor. I am very lucky to have him do my hip replacement surgery. In awakening afterwards in my room felt uncomfortable, but was fortunate not to have any pain whatsoever."
— WebMD (Dr. Shiraz Patel)"Dr. Dewese is the best!! He listens and doesn't push. I am forever grateful that he was willing to do my knees it changed my life and I am pain free for the first time in over 6 years."
— Mercy Health (Dr. Frederick T. DeWeese)"My poor mother has been in severe pain for weeks... I call daily and cannot reach a person. All you can do is leave messages... Extremely poor management or lack there of."
— PainClinics.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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