40 Under 40: Chaitu Malempati, D.O.

As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine physician, Chaitu Malempati, D.O., is dedicated to his patients and to his community. He is part of the Medical Center Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team that provided more than 400 sports physicals free of charge to area high schools last year. Dr. Malempati also serves as medical director for Western Kentucky Athletics and is head team physician. At the University of Kentucky, he serves as an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He has boundless energy and always lends a hand wherever it’s needed. He is well-liked by patients and staff and is a highly regarded surgeon in our area.