Joshua Akers, D.O.
Family Medicine
Areas of Interest
Diabetes Management | Preventative Care | Special Needs Care
Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Primary Care
8111 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
502-231-7680 Get Directions
8111 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40291
502-231-7680 Get Directions
Get to know
Joshua Akers, D.O.
Joshua Akers, D.O., grew up in small town in Eastern Kentucky. He moved to Louisville in 2021 when he married his amazing wife, Sarah. They love this area and plan to stay here and raise their family. Their daughter will be born in the summer of 2024. His heart has always been to help others. He grew up doing this with the fire department and now gets to serve in a different role through medicine.Education & Training
BS - Biology
University of Pikeville | Pikeville | 2016
University of Pikeville | Pikeville | 2016
DO
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine | Pikeville | 2020
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine | Pikeville | 2020
Residency
University of Louisville Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine | Family Medicine |
Louisville | 2024
Internship
University of Louisville Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine | Family Medicine | Louisville | 2022
University of Louisville Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine | Family Medicine | Louisville | 2022
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Diabetes Management | Preventative Care | Special Needs Care
Certifications
Family Medicine Board Certification Pending License Approval and Finishing ResidencyPractice, Specialty or Service
Philosophy
"I strive to get to know my patients and guide them with their care. I want to provide them with a safe environment where we can focus on truly fixing their problems by finding the root, while ensuring they receive high-quality medical care for generations to come."
Contact Info
UofL Physicians participates in most major health plans in Kentucky. Coverage may vary by specialty. Coverage limitations are dependent on the terms of your personal health plan. This is not a guarantee that all services you receive will be covered by your health plan. Review your health plan provider directory and/or consult with your plan to confirm coverage.
