Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics

Sports Medicine • Louisville, KY • Since 1969

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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. Contact: info@eandbortho.com; phone 502-587-1236.

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Clinic Type

Sports Medicine

Address

Louisville, KY (serves greater Louisville community)

Phone

5025871236

Email

askellis@eandbortho.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://eandbortho.com/

Services Offered

Sports Medicine & Injury Care
Sports Injuries
Joint Care Replacement
Minimally Invasive Procedures Arthroscopic Surgery
Trauma Fracture Care
Work-Related Occupational Injury Care
Pediatric Orthopedics
Bracing Orthotics DME
Orthopedic Care Consultation
Regenerative Medicine

Technology & Equipment

Arthroscopic surgery
Regenerative medicine (as listed)

Team

Matthew R. Price — Team Member

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

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."

— Healthgrades

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.