Dr. Evan B. Rhea, M.D., specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacements, including anterior approach and partial knee replacements, and reverse shoulder replacement. Joining Ellis & Badenhausen in 2022, he completed advanced training at the University of Louisville after finishing his residency in Jacksonville, FL. A Louisville native and Trinity High School graduate, Dr. Rhea serves as a team physician for Trinity sports. He is a member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Evan B. Rhea, M.D., specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacements, including anterior approach and partial knee replacements, and reverse shoulder replacement. Joining Ellis & Badenhausen in 2022, he completed advanced training at the University of Louisville after finishing his residency in Jacksonville, FL. A Louisville native and Trinity High School graduate, Dr. Rhea serves as a team physician for Trinity sports. He is a member of the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Dr. Evan B. Rhea, a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon, specializes in primary and revision total hip and knee replacement, anterior approach hip replacement, partial knee replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and general orthopedics. A Louisville native and proud graduate of Trinity High School, Dr. Rhea joined Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics in 2022. After completing his orthopedic residency at the University of Florida Jacksonville, he pursued advanced fellowship training in hip and knee replacement at the University of Louisville, with a focus on complex revision procedures.
Dr. Rhea remains connected to his community by supporting Trinity sports as a team physician when needed. He is a member of professional organizations such as the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Rhea completed his undergraduate degree at Transylvania University and earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

He took time to listen to me . Asked questions and than offer a solution with all the variables so I could make a decision on my outcome.
Very caring and personable.
Great
Very nice fellow and seems by my account very competent. Visit was right side hip to knee pain. Provided cortisone hip injection ultrasound assisted. Pain level within hours was significantly better. All in hall very happy with results and visit. Highly recommend!
He was thorough, friendly and knowledgeable.
Dr Rhea is a wonderful Doctor! He explained everything to me and took time to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend him.
He is the very best every stupid question I ask him he always answers me no matter what I ask him, and he always tells me the truth!!!
Very caring. I liked that he visited me before surgery and explained the procedure and specifically answered any questions I had.
He is an excellent surgeon and listener.
Dr. Rhea has been attentive, helpful in answering questions and very personable.