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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Thank you, Dr. Evan Rhea, for getting me back to my normal life, thanks to your team's hard work—from my surgery through to my physical therapy. You were always smiling and truly committed to my full recovery.
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Explained everything very well to me ! Great place !
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
So polite and kind, always
(5 days 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!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and kind.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Told me what I needed to hear.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Love Dr. Rhea. He’s the best!
Always takes time to listen to his patients and to make they are on the same page with a treatment plan.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Extremely helpful, put me at ease, put me on a path for a return to normal
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He always listens to my needs, questions, and concerns. He explains the process and makes me feel comfortable.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice never rushes
(1 month ago)
Jun-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.
Thank you, Dr. Evan Rhea, for getting me back to my normal life, thanks to your team's hard work—from 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.
Love Dr. Rhea. He’s the best! Always takes time to listen to his patients and to make they are on the same page with a treatment plan.
Extremely helpful, put me at ease, put me on a path for a return to normal
He always listens to my needs, questions, and concerns. He explains the process and makes me feel comfortable.
Very nice never rushes