Dr. Michael L. Salamon, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 17 years of experience specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction, sports medicine, joint preservation, and trauma care. He joined Ellis & Badenhausen in 2008 and is a clinical professor at the University of Louisville, where he earned Teacher of the Year honors. Dr. Salamon has served as team physician for University of Louisville Men’s Soccer and holds positions on the University of Louisville Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services Board.
Dr. Michael L. Salamon, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 17 years of experience specializing in foot and ankle reconstruction, sports medicine, joint preservation, and trauma care. He joined Ellis & Badenhausen in 2008 and is a clinical professor at the University of Louisville, where he earned Teacher of the Year honors. Dr. Salamon has served as team physician for University of Louisville Men’s Soccer and holds positions on the University of Louisville Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services Board.
Dr. Michael L. Salamon, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction, arthroscopy, sports medicine, minimally invasive joint replacement, ACL and meniscus surgery, and treatment of knee, shoulder, hand, and wrist injuries. He also focuses on joint preservation, cartilage replacement, and fracture care for both adults and children. With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Salamon has been a key member of Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics since 2008.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Salamon serves as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he has been honored with the Teacher of the Year award. He has also contributed to the University of Louisville Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services Board and has served as the team physician for the University of Louisville Men’s Soccer team.
Dr. Salamon is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and the Kentucky Orthopaedic Society. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He completed his general surgical internship and orthopedic residency at the University of California, Davis, followed by a fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction and sports medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Dr. Salamon has been great! Explained the procedure and expected downtime.
My first time seeing Dr Salamon but I was impressed. He quickly diagnosed my problem and provided me with treatment options. I would highly recommend.
Very quick and thorough.
Seems knowledgeable and had a solution for my problem quickly
Always great
BEST Dr.s ever!!!
Very nice and welcoming. Was very gentle and caring and didn’t just look at my knee and say yea it’s hurt and tell me to come back in a couple months like the other doctors did, he was ready to get to the bottom of it and get me taken care of
My son loved him and his upbeat personality! Great physician!
Great doctor! He’s always so helpful and listens to your needs.
He was very personable and professional. I never felt rushed. He answered all my questions. And I loved his bedside manner! Highly recommend seeing him!!