Orthopedic Specialist, Sports Medicine, Injury Treatment ...
Sports Medicine • Louisville, KY • Since 1969
About
Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics is a Louisville-based orthopedic specialty practice (founded 1969) offering comprehensive care for all ages. Services include sports medicine, injury treatment and rehabilitation, shoulder and hip/joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, regenerative medicine, physical therapy, and overall orthopedic rehabilitation. The practice emphasizes experienced board-certified surgeons, modern technology, and patient-focused care across multiple locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana (7 offices nationally listed). They also engage in community partnerships and sports-related injury prevention programs (e.g., Fleet Feet Louisville). Key details: private partnership, HQ in Louisville, approx. 39 staff, ~$5.8M annual revenue. Contact: info@eandbortho.com; phone 502-587-1236.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Louisville, KY (serves greater Louisville community)
Phone
5025871236
askellis@eandbortho.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What services are offered?
Orthopedic care including sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and pediatric orthopedics.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Smith): 4.9/5 (331)
- Baptist Health (Dr. Nicholas Allen Kenney): 4.93/5 (254)
- Vitals (Dr. George J. Popham): N/A (109)
- Vitals (Dr. Michael L. Salamon): N/A (126)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Matthew Price): 4.7/5 (268)
- WebMD (Dr. Joseph Greene): N/A (166)
- Birdeye (Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides): 5.0/5 (929)
- rater8 (Dr. Daniel E. Rueff): 4.9/5 (226)
Patients praise
- highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeons with significant experience
- compassionate and attentive bedside manner reported by many patients
- clear communication and thorough explanations of procedures and treatment plans
- effective surgical outcomes for many patients including joint replacements and sports injury recovery
- professional and friendly nursing and support staff in many instances
- availability of urgent care or same-day appointments for acute injuries
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
- difficulties in scheduling or administrative errors
- perceived lack of bedside manner or dismissiveness by some providers
- concerns regarding follow-up care being delegated to physician assistants instead of the primary surgeon
- dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes or perceived lack of improvement in chronic pain
- complaints about support staff or front-office professionalism
"Dr Smith is wonderful and is the best doctor. Always kind, caring and a great listener. He always considers what is best for the patient when planning a treatment plan."
— Healthgrades"Dr Popham was amazing! Got me in quickly following me falling and breaking my wrist... Very attentive! ... Front desk was nothing but polite and helpful."
— Vitals"My experience was horrible... he failed to schedule it correctly... I had another surgery However it failed as well... he did not help me he harmed."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Victor J Kremser, MD - Elizabethtown, KY - Non-Operative Orthopedics, Orthopedic Sports Medicine — Apr 30, 2026
- Dr. George Popham, MD, Sports Medicine Physician | Louisville, KY | WebMD — Dec 3, 2025
- Dr. Nicholas St Germain, Orthopedic Surgeon | Louisville, KY | WebMD — Dec 10, 2025
- Lauren N Hamilton, PA-C - Louisville, KY - Orthopedic Surgery - Schedule Appointment — Feb 27, 2026
- Catharine M Deeds, APRN - Louisville, KY - Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery - Schedule Appointment — Feb 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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