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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More than anything he listens to me and lets me take part of my care.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very personable and explains everything well.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great bedside manner.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Registered and was called back for X-rays very quickly. Shown to a room right away and friendly aide came in and asked the usual questions. Doctor came in soon after diagnosed my problem set me up for a shot. Injection went fine and I left.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Thank you, Dr. Evan Rhea, for getting me back to my normal life, thanks to your team's hard workâfrom my surgery through to my physical therapy. You were always smiling and truly committed to my full recovery.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Explained everything very well to me ! Great place !
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
So polite and kind, always
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He's a straight shooter, talks with you (not to or at).
He's a very intelligent, well Informed man who is respectful.
I'm impressed!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and kind.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Told me what I needed to hear.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
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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.
More than anything he listens to me and lets me take part of my care.
Very personable and explains everything well.
Great bedside manner.
Registered and was called back for X-rays very quickly. Shown to a room right away and friendly aide came in and asked the usual questions. Doctor came in soon after diagnosed my problem set me up for a shot. Injection went fine and I left.
Thank you, Dr. Evan Rhea, for getting me back to my normal life, thanks to your team's hard workâfrom my surgery through to my physical therapy. You were always smiling and truly committed to my full recovery.
Explained everything very well to me ! Great place !
So polite and kind, always
He's a straight shooter, talks with you (not to or at). He's a very intelligent, well Informed man who is respectful. I'm impressed!
Very professional and kind.
Told me what I needed to hear.