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.
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Excellent doctor excellent feedback and explanation of
Jul-2025
Listened well, caring manner. Not rushed, explained well.
Jul-2025
Extremely kind, caring and compassionate to me and my recent orthopedic situation. Feel confident as I move forward to the next steps.
Jul-2025
Very professional and caring.
Jul-2025
Great bedside manner. Really cares about his patients and their recovery. I just love him. He’s thorough, caring and understanding. I give him a 10 out of 10. I have worked in a hospital for 30 years so I have seen the good and the bad. Dr Rhea is the BEST!!
Jul-2025
Dr. Rhea was awesome. He gave me a shot in both hips and it was painless. He listened to my issues and was very kind and compassionate regarding my concerns.
Jul-2025
Very professional. Relaxed pleasant unassuming and very respectful of the patient. Refreshing in terms of listening to questions that a patient has. He gives very direct and honest answers.
Jul-2025
Helped me understand my pain and how we were going to move forward with compassion and care .
Jul-2025
Great doctor, willing to listen and talk over any issues
Jul-2025
Excellent surgeon and doctor. Has fabulous bed side manner & is extremely nice & intelligent.
Jul-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. 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.
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Excellent doctor excellent feedback and explanation of
Listened well, caring manner. Not rushed, explained well.
Extremely kind, caring and compassionate to me and my recent orthopedic situation. Feel confident as I move forward to the next steps.
Very professional and caring.
Great bedside manner. Really cares about his patients and their recovery. I just love him. He’s thorough, caring and understanding. I give him a 10 out of 10. I have worked in a hospital for 30 years so I have seen the good and the bad. Dr Rhea is the BEST!!
Dr. Rhea was awesome. He gave me a shot in both hips and it was painless. He listened to my issues and was very kind and compassionate regarding my concerns.
Very professional. Relaxed pleasant unassuming and very respectful of the patient. Refreshing in terms of listening to questions that a patient has. He gives very direct and honest answers.
Helped me understand my pain and how we were going to move forward with compassion and care .
Great doctor, willing to listen and talk over any issues
Excellent surgeon and doctor. Has fabulous bed side manner & is extremely nice & intelligent.