Dr. Daniel E. Rueff, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist focusing on shoulder and knee reconstruction, fracture treatment, and sports injuries. A Louisville native, he joined Ellis & Badenhausen in 2010 after completing his residency at the University of Florida and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Rueff serves as team physician for Trinity High School and has worked with various collegiate sports teams, including the University of Kentucky.
Dr. Daniel E. Rueff, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist focusing on shoulder and knee reconstruction, fracture treatment, and sports injuries. A Louisville native, he joined Ellis & Badenhausen in 2010 after completing his residency at the University of Florida and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Rueff serves as team physician for Trinity High School and has worked with various collegiate sports teams, including the University of Kentucky.
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Dr. Rueff is the best. He always is attentive and helps me with my knee issues.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Rueff is the best ! My shoulder replacement was a huge success
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Professional and personal
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Did not recommend any type of therapy exercises.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Rueff was very thorough in explaining my diagnosis and the surgery I needed to have. He listened to my concerns and addressed them in a way I could understand. I would recommend him to anyone having shoulder problems.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Always great visit with him!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Good Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Always has quick appointments and listens to what is going on with me. He always is concerned with figuring out how to help me with my pain and how to resolve it.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Rueff is a great surgeon and is the best at explaining everything.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Outstanding the entire staff including Dr Rueff
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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Eastpoint Office
13151 Magisterial Drive Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40223
South End Office
5120 Dixie Hwy Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40216
Dr. Daniel E. Rueff, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, focuses on shoulder and knee reconstruction, sports medicine, and fracture treatment.
A Louisville native, Dr. Rueff has been with Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics since 2010, following his medical training at the University of Louisville, an orthopedic residency at the University of Florida, and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Throughout his career, he has served as a team physician or consultant for various collegiate sports programs, including the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and the University of Florida. Dr. Rueff also serves as the football team physician for Trinity High School, his alma mater.
He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Rueff is the best. He always is attentive and helps me with my knee issues.
Dr Rueff is the best ! My shoulder replacement was a huge success
Professional and personal
Did not recommend any type of therapy exercises.
Dr Rueff was very thorough in explaining my diagnosis and the surgery I needed to have. He listened to my concerns and addressed them in a way I could understand. I would recommend him to anyone having shoulder problems.
Always great visit with him!
Good Doctor
Always has quick appointments and listens to what is going on with me. He always is concerned with figuring out how to help me with my pain and how to resolve it.
Dr Rueff is a great surgeon and is the best at explaining everything.
Outstanding the entire staff including Dr Rueff