M. Dathan Chesnut, MD
Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Norton, Baptist and Kentucky One
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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
Quarterly
$512.50*
Semi-Annual
$1,025.00*
Annual
$2,050.00*
About M. Dathan Chesnut, MD
As I reflect on the reasons I chose a career in Internal Medicine, the first word that comes to my mind is relationships. Early on in medical school, at the University of Louisville, I enjoyed getting to know my patients as more than simply a disease or medical problem. Now in my twelfth year as a physician, getting to know my patients on a personal level and working towards their wellness goals makes every patient encounter rewarding. As an avid cyclist and triathlete, as well as father of two young children, I also understand the need to balance physical activity with the demands of work and family. My goal is to help my patients formulate and achieve their wellness goals, whatever they may be.
As the profession of medicine evolves in the 21st century, an unfortunate consequence of the changes in primary care medicine is shorter patient visits and less availability of doctors to their patients. As your private physician, I envision a return to prior times in medicine where patients could enjoy a cup of coffee in the physician’s office rather than hurry through an office visit. My patients deserve to have the time to have all of their problems addressed during an office visit in an unhurried manor. My patients and I will enjoy the time to get to know each other on a personal level. My MDVIP-affiliated practice also offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. This relationship will allow me, as your personal doctor, to develop a wellness plan suited to you, and be available to you for when you need me.
Residency
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
Internal Medicine 2005-2007
Louisville, KY
Internal Medicine 2005-2007
Internship
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
2004-2005
Louisville, KY
2004-2005
Medical School
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
Doctorate of Medicine 2004
Louisville, KY
Doctorate of Medicine 2004
Undergraduate
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1998
Summa Cum Laude
Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1998
Summa Cum Laude
American Board of Internal Medicine
Norton, Baptist and Kentucky One
POD Leader, Continuity Clinic 2005-2006
Steering Committee, Department of Internal Medicine 2004-2005
Steering Committee, Department of Internal Medicine 2004-2005
Highest score on in-training exam during residency 2005
American College of Physicians
Kentucky Medical Association
Greater Louisville Medical Society
Kentucky Medical Association
Greater Louisville Medical Society
Kentucky
Benefits of joining Dr. Chesnut's practice with MDVIP
MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Chesnut quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Chesnut by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Chesnut when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.
The office of M. Dathan Chesnut, MD
Hours
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
What our members are saying
Me and my husband’s doctor is always available to talk about any health issues. He calls quickly to let us know results of any tests so we do not have to wait any longer than necessary. When my husband was diagnosed with cancer, he was connected and checked on us frequently. When my husband had to have emergency gall bladder surgery, he showed up at the hospital and was able to talk to the…
Bonnie
March 11, 2024
Dr Chesnut is the best he is so caring and understanding he always listens to me and then fixes whatever problem is that I am having has a good bedside manner if I call him or text him he responses within five minutes can’t imagine not having him for my doctor
Sue
February 28, 2024
Dr. Dathan Chesnut is always kind, understanding and always responds to my calls and questions.
Betty
February 18, 2024
In 1976 I began this practice with Dr Angelo Cilliberti. Over the years I knew I could talk to him anytime. When cell phones came about he gave me his number. He was my savior when my husband died unexpectedly.
After he retired I tried a couple of others in this practice. But when I finally got Dr. Chesnut my prayers were answered. He is as caring and always responds to me just like Angelo…
After he retired I tried a couple of others in this practice. But when I finally got Dr. Chesnut my prayers were answered. He is as caring and always responds to me just like Angelo…
Connie
February 18, 2024
Reviews from the web
07/10/2025
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My experiences with Dr. Chesnut have always been excellent. He takes enough time to not rush and listens as
to why I made my appointment. He explains treatments and answers concerns and clarifies when asked to. I have and will continue to recommend him to friends and family.
to why I made my appointment. He explains treatments and answers concerns and clarifies when asked to. I have and will continue to recommend him to friends and family.
05/22/2025
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Dr. Chesnut is wonderful. He’s available literally all the time. He is kind, he listens attentively, he cares, he takes as much time as needed without rushing, and he provides excellent care. When I needed a recommendation for a physician to removed a cyst on my neck, I was referred to a wonderful ENT by Dr. Chesnut. The ENT performed surgery and did an excellent job. I recommend Dr. Chesnut most highly.
02/09/2025
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Dr Chesnut has always been pro active to catch issues. Great caring doctor.
03/10/2023
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Excellent Healthcare Provider
12/30/2022
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What to say about this amazing doctor. Most doctors manage your illness. Dr. Chestnut guides you toward better health no matter where you start or how old you are.
Bad side effect. Can't stand the even the smell of fried food.
Worth it.
Bad side effect. Can't stand the even the smell of fried food.
Worth it.
12/14/2022
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My name is Habakkuk Day Powell. I've been a patient of Dr. Chestnut for 10 years. I am very pleased to have him, don't want another. I can text any concerns, he gets right back to me. Never had this before. Janet and staff are on point. He's like having a good husband. Lol. I love my doctor.
11/03/2022
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Great doctor & staff! Returns calls quickly, which is a big plus!!
07/28/2022
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It’s very reassuring to know that when having a health issue, you can get in to see Dr Chesnut usually same or next day. I was also shocked to have him personally call or text me several times. Never had that personalized experience with any other physician. That means a lot!
05/29/2022
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I have always had a good experience with
Dr Chestnut. He has always helped me with
All of my sickness. I have been with him for
About 15 yrs years now and it all has been
A great experience I wouldn't want to have
To look for another Dr. Always call my.meds
In.to the pharmacy as needed. He is very
Concerned on what is going on with you..
Dr Chestnut. He has always helped me with
All of my sickness. I have been with him for
About 15 yrs years now and it all has been
A great experience I wouldn't want to have
To look for another Dr. Always call my.meds
In.to the pharmacy as needed. He is very
Concerned on what is going on with you..
03/25/2022
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I am very pleased with my experience so far with Dr. Chesnut and his staff. I feel well taken care of.
02/24/2022
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Great Professionalism, availability, by phone, email and in person, providing top referrals for specialty diseases. Thank you
Half a year later no change. Always great. But I don't ski anymore like that 13 years ago. Called seniorizing my life.
Again fun semi annual evaluation by our good family doc. We even talked about our hobbies with music. The doc now plays guitar. I bought the Diabelli pieces for guitar and piano. I I offered him to send the music sheets so we can play together. But thus far no answer.
Half a year later no change. Always great. But I don't ski anymore like that 13 years ago. Called seniorizing my life.
Again fun semi annual evaluation by our good family doc. We even talked about our hobbies with music. The doc now plays guitar. I bought the Diabelli pieces for guitar and piano. I I offered him to send the music sheets so we can play together. But thus far no answer.
02/12/2022
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Dr. Chesnut is an outstanding physician & is proactively keeping me healthy. My health has greatly improved under his care. GOD bless.
02/10/2022
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I sought an MDVIP physician because I had been diagnosed with sinus cancer and then hit at a traffic light leaving me with severe injuries. I felt I needed 24 contact with a physician given my surgeries and medications. Dr Chesnut has served my needs far beyond my expectations. He has visited me in hospital, called me in hospital after surgeries and followed up immediately with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and he calls periodically just to check on me. He treats me like family and has saved my life more than once.
Early on, I found myself calling him in the middle of the night with very high blood pressure. The MDVIP fee paid for itself many times over the first year because I did not need an ambulance nor go to the hospital and sit for hours. I received better care, through him, at home. Into the second year, I was getting much better and regular visits to his office, his guidance and care for me lifted my health tremendously. In my third year additional surgeries were required. The contacts he has, the referrals he made, were important. When they replaced my knee from the accident, he called me in recovery, had reviewed the surgery notes and spoken to all my doctors. I could not have imagined a better physician, more caring, more knowledgeable, more involved for my life and more effective at bringing me back from the brink of death to a good active and healthy life.
His office staff and nurses are incredible. Other doctors schedule multiple people at one time and I have waited over 2 1/2 hours more than once, but not Dr. Chesnut. I don’t think I have ever waited 3 minutes. His staff answers the phone on the first ring. They are very knowledgeable, caring, and efficient at all they do. Shots and blood draws do not hurt. One can tell by being in the room that they are a loving family, team of employees who enjoy what they do for a living and enjoy working with Dr Chesnut.
MDVIP has been the perfect investment for my family. Dr Chesnut is far beyond expectation and the very best physician one could imagine. I don’t say these things lightly. I am older and I have had my share of unfortunate experiences with health. Through those experiences, I have had many other physicians and lived near great medical centers. No physician has come close to Dr Chesnut and no service has returned investment better than MDVIP. Good health affects our thinking, comfort and therefore our daily lives, careers, family and income. MDVIP has been a wonderful investment with a fantastic return.
Early on, I found myself calling him in the middle of the night with very high blood pressure. The MDVIP fee paid for itself many times over the first year because I did not need an ambulance nor go to the hospital and sit for hours. I received better care, through him, at home. Into the second year, I was getting much better and regular visits to his office, his guidance and care for me lifted my health tremendously. In my third year additional surgeries were required. The contacts he has, the referrals he made, were important. When they replaced my knee from the accident, he called me in recovery, had reviewed the surgery notes and spoken to all my doctors. I could not have imagined a better physician, more caring, more knowledgeable, more involved for my life and more effective at bringing me back from the brink of death to a good active and healthy life.
His office staff and nurses are incredible. Other doctors schedule multiple people at one time and I have waited over 2 1/2 hours more than once, but not Dr. Chesnut. I don’t think I have ever waited 3 minutes. His staff answers the phone on the first ring. They are very knowledgeable, caring, and efficient at all they do. Shots and blood draws do not hurt. One can tell by being in the room that they are a loving family, team of employees who enjoy what they do for a living and enjoy working with Dr Chesnut.
MDVIP has been the perfect investment for my family. Dr Chesnut is far beyond expectation and the very best physician one could imagine. I don’t say these things lightly. I am older and I have had my share of unfortunate experiences with health. Through those experiences, I have had many other physicians and lived near great medical centers. No physician has come close to Dr Chesnut and no service has returned investment better than MDVIP. Good health affects our thinking, comfort and therefore our daily lives, careers, family and income. MDVIP has been a wonderful investment with a fantastic return.
01/20/2022
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Dr. Chesnut is always available, effective and pleasant. Enjoy having him as my MDVIP!
01/20/2022
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Dr Chestnut has been available and solved my problems every time I've contacted him. He has also reacted immediately to all my needs.
03/16/2020
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Dr Chesnut exhibits all the traits of a wonderful doctor. He is an attentive, caring, and personable professional. He returns texts or phone calls promptly and personally calls to report tests results.
02/07/2020
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Two years ago my Wife was in the hospital over Christmas, Dr. Chestnut was on Vacation and out of town, but he keep up with her hospital progress by phone and call me almost everyday with a update. Dr. Chestnut did not have hospital privileges and still came to see my wife in the hospital. Two weeks ago I was in the hospital overnight. Dr. Chestnut getting notice from the hospital came in to check on me. Five stars !
02/07/2020
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Dr Chesnut is a hands on, engaging, attentive
Physician who has your best health care interests in mind.
Physician who has your best health care interests in mind.
11/05/2019
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I always enjoy my appointments with Doctor Chestnut.
10/23/2019
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Dr. Chestnut listens you your concerns and will answer any questions with clarity. He takes his time to go over any test results. And he will Taylor treatment to you as an individual.
He renewed my faith in the medical field
He renewed my faith in the medical field
03/06/2019
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i have been coming here for 11 years now and he is a Great Dr. i used to come to this group of doctors when i was younger and moved back into town in 2010 and was lucky and happy to get him as my dr. He makes ya feel at ease, very helpful and never long wait times, very good Dr. and person, 5-stars!! thanks a lot
02/22/2019
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Simply outstanding. In the last six months Dr. Chestnut has “gone to bat” for me on at least two occasions. The first was when he personally called the ophthalmologist to get me seen immediately, when the ophthalmologist’s office had refused. Dr. Chesnut’s intervention probably saved my vision. Then in December I got a notice from Silver Scripts, that Repatha would no longer be covered. Again Dr. Chesnut knowing that this bio-logic had been extremely effective, contacted this PBM and got an “exception” approved. For years I have worked with various physicians and their practices, installing computer systems, so I have seen several doctors in their environment. And I can tell you Dr. Chesnut is one of the best. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Chesnut
02/20/2019
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Dr. Chesnut is very kind and always willing to do whatever you need or to see that you get whatever care you need. He is pleasant and it is a privilege, having a physician like him to call on when you're sick!
02/16/2019
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I have a lot of health issues I am not used to having plus I am now taking daily medications. Dr. Chesnut & Janet are quick to see that I get them in a quick & timely manner [even when I do not remember until the last minute I need them]. Part of my new illnesses are I don't remember anything until it's time to run. They tell me when to run. I just love them.
02/06/2019
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Dr Dathan Chesnut is a very knowledgeable, caring physician. He has made a real difference in my personal health. Very pleased with the dedication that he shows for his patients
02/05/2019
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Dr. Chesnut is the best. Linvel Jr. and I appreciate all he has helped us in determining what to do in helping us feel better. Thank you Dr. Chesnut and staff. Looking forward to our next visit. God Bless.
Hello Dr. Chesnut; After 3 to 4 months in severe pain because of pinched nerve in lower back, waiting for scheduled surgery, I am now out of pain! Thank you Dr. Chesnut and God bless you. You always go above your care for others. Thank you for rest without severe pain. Betty Agnew here and will always be at rest as long as you are caring for me. God bless you!
Hello Dr. Chesnut; After 3 to 4 months in severe pain because of pinched nerve in lower back, waiting for scheduled surgery, I am now out of pain! Thank you Dr. Chesnut and God bless you. You always go above your care for others. Thank you for rest without severe pain. Betty Agnew here and will always be at rest as long as you are caring for me. God bless you!
02/05/2019
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I am a patient of Dr.Chesnut and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to join MDVIP. He is an excellent physcian. His staff is very professional and courteous. Dr Chesnut is very caring and knowledgeable. He spends time with his patients and is always available to return your call. Dr. Chesnut provides excellent medical care and is always there when you need any medical advice.
08/09/2018
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I moved here from Iowa in December 2014. By spring of 2015 we were having a hard time finding a doctor that would take a new Medicare patient in our area. When we found Dr. Chesnut we did not know wonderful he would be. He is attentive, patient, and readily available. I called last week and he even answered his phone on vacation! He is always pleasant as is his office staff. I highly recommend Dr. Chesnut!
08/09/2018
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Dr. Chestut has really been wonderful to me. He is always available to help with whatever I need.
He is a very compassionate, understanding doctor and I am so happy to have found him.
Jeanette Murphy
He is a very compassionate, understanding doctor and I am so happy to have found him.
Jeanette Murphy
08/08/2018
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Dr. Chesnut is a very compassionate & knowledgeable physician. He is top in my book. As a Clinical Engineer. I deal with clinicians on a daily basis. He is very easy to talk with and helps explain the options for your care. He is an excellent wellness coach too. He “practices what he preaches” and encourages my wellness. I have been with him for over 10 years and am in better shape now at 67 than I was at 52.
Keep up the good work Doc!.
Keep up the good work Doc!.
02/22/2017
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Absolutely the most caring and amazing doctor I have ever had.
05/16/2016
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Outstanding Doctor. Very good at working with you. I would whole heartedly recommend him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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