Dr. R. John Ellis, Jr., M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries, arthroscopic knee surgery, total knee replacement, and general orthopaedics. He joined the practice in 1983. Since then, he has served as Head Team Orthopaedic Physician for the University of Louisville men’s basketball team and as a clinical instructor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. A graduate of the University of Louisville, he completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. R. John Ellis, Jr., M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries, arthroscopic knee surgery, total knee replacement, and general orthopaedics. He joined the practice in 1983. Since then, he has served as Head Team Orthopaedic Physician for the University of Louisville men’s basketball team and as a clinical instructor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. A graduate of the University of Louisville, he completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma.
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I recently saw Dr. Ellis for a tendon in my wrist. My visit was too notch care! Dr Ellis took the time to listen, throughly explained what I needed to do, and even wrote out clear instructions for me. His personal and attentive approach is rare, and I truly appreciated it. He is one of the nicest doctors I’ve seen, and I left feeling informed and confident about my care. Highly recommend!
Mar-2025
Great dr. and person!
Mar-2025
Dr. Ellis did a great job on my knee. He makes it feel better each time I get a shot .
Mar-2025
Dr Ellis is was very friendly and explained everything clearly.
Very helpful, listening to my concern, and show that he cares about his patient
Jan-2025
Dr Ellis has always provides me with excellant care. He ask questions about my concerns and takes time to explain treatment options and explains the treatment in detail.
Dec-2024
Cannot say enough how comfortable everything was an Dr. E played a major part. We need more doctors like him.
Dec-2024
Very personable and genuine.
Dec-2024
Dr Ellis is excellent, with extensive knowledge and communication skills….
Nov-2024
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13151 Magisterial Drive Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40223
Dr. R. John Ellis, Jr., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializes in sports injuries, arthroscopic knee surgery, total knee replacement, and general orthopedics. A second-generation physician, Dr. Ellis joined Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics in 1983, continuing the legacy of his father, Dr. Ellis, Sr., the practice’s founder.
Since joining, Dr. Ellis has served as a team physician for the University of Louisville and, since 2001, as the Head Team Orthopaedic Physician for the University of Louisville men's basketball team. In addition, he has contributed as a clinical instructor for the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, mentoring future generations of orthopedic surgeons.
Dr. Ellis is a member of professional organizations such as the Greater Louisville Medical Society, the Kentucky Medical Association, and the Kentucky Orthopaedic Society. He earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Louisville, completed his surgical internship and residency at the University of Cincinnati, and further specialized in sports medicine with fellowship training at the University of Oklahoma.
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I recently saw Dr. Ellis for a tendon in my wrist. My visit was too notch care! Dr Ellis took the time to listen, throughly explained what I needed to do, and even wrote out clear instructions for me. His personal and attentive approach is rare, and I truly appreciated it. He is one of the nicest doctors I’ve seen, and I left feeling informed and confident about my care. Highly recommend!
Great dr. and person!
Dr. Ellis did a great job on my knee. He makes it feel better each time I get a shot .
Dr Ellis is was very friendly and explained everything clearly.
Kind, personable, clear explanation of benefits exercises, patient, calm, thorough, professional, always helpful.
Very helpful, listening to my concern, and show that he cares about his patient
Dr Ellis has always provides me with excellant care. He ask questions about my concerns and takes time to explain treatment options and explains the treatment in detail.
Cannot say enough how comfortable everything was an Dr. E played a major part. We need more doctors like him.
Very personable and genuine.
Dr Ellis is excellent, with extensive knowledge and communication skills….