Jennifer M Brey, MD

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Jennifer Brey, M.D.,  is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pediatric orthopedics. Dr. Brey earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to offering a full range of orthopedic care for children, Dr. Brey has special interests in pediatric sports injuries and trauma. Dr. Brey’s mission is to help children return to their preinjury function as quickly as possible while working with families to reduce the chance of future injury. She works closely with therapists, trainers and coaches to reduce sports injuries among children and adolescents. Dr. Brey aims to treat patients with nonsurgical care when possible, but does perform arthroscopic surgeries when needed. Dr. Brey is on staff at Norton Children’s Hospital and Norton Children’s Medical Center. She also has a clinical faculty appointment with the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery. She is currently the medical provider for the Western High School Warriors athletic teams. She is a founding member of the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) society and is active in research regarding meniscus tears, ACL injuries, cartilage injuries, and knee fractures in pediatric and adolescent athletes. Many of Dr. Brey’s former patients are now playing or have played at the high school and collegiate levels. A native of Louisville, Dr. Brey has been practicing in her hometown since 2011. Away from the office, she and her family enjoy UofL athletics, where Dr. Brey earned four varsity letters in swimming. Dr. Brey is a member of U.S. Masters Swimming and USA Triathlon. She is a multiple-time Ironman finisher and competed at the Ironman World Championships in 2022.