The people behind Visionary Talent Acquisition.

Joshua Honaker, MD

Joshua T. Honaker, MD, MBA, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, entrepreneur, and healthcare executive with leadership experience spanning private practice, academic medicine, hospital administration, consulting, and physician practice management.

After earning degrees in Biology and Chemistry from Western Kentucky University, Dr. Honaker received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Kosair Children's Hospital. He co-founded Oldham County Pediatrics in 2001 while also serving in leadership roles with Baptist Health LaGrange, the Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics.

Throughout his career, he has held executive leadership positions including Chief of General Pediatrics at the University of Louisville, Vice President and Medical Director of Norton Physician Services, Vice President of Operations for Pediatrics, Adult Primary Care, ICCs, and Women's Services, and Chief Medical Administrative Officer of Norton Medical Group, where he helped oversee more than 1,700 providers.

Since 2021, Dr. Honaker has focused on entrepreneurship, founding Honaker Health, ParentMD, and Direct Pediatrics—Kentucky's first direct primary care pediatric practice. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer for Ancore Health and co-founded OccMed Physicians. As Medical Director of Visionary Talent Acquisition's Medical Recruiting Division, he brings decades of physician leadership and healthcare expertise to clients seeking exceptional medical talent.

Dr. Honaker lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Michelle. They have two grown sons, Jordan and Tyler. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and spending time with family and friends.