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 a great surgeon and is the best at explaining everything.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Outstanding the entire staff including Dr Rueff
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Amazing and kind, and sensible and so helpful. What a nice man.!
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He is very cool, chill and confident about what’s he doing.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He is an amazing Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional and knowledgeable
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Rueff, is a great doctor, very compassionate and knowledgeable about my
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He is a excellent physician!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional and very understanding
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great surgeon. I would highly recommend.
(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 a great surgeon and is the best at explaining everything.
Outstanding the entire staff including Dr Rueff
Amazing and kind, and sensible and so helpful. What a nice man.!
He is very cool, chill and confident about what’s he doing.
He is an amazing Doctor
Very professional and knowledgeable
Dr. Rueff, is a great doctor, very compassionate and knowledgeable about my
He is a excellent physician!
Very professional and very understanding
Great surgeon. I would highly recommend.