3 Best Orthopedics in Louisville, KY

“Dr. Jonathan G. Yerasimides received his medical education at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He finished his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Yerasimides is one of the few surgeons in the country who perform anterior-approach hip resurfacing. He specializes in performing hip and pelvis surgeries. Dr. Yerasimides performs more anterior-approach hip replacements yearly than any other surgeon in the United States and has done over 9,500 in his career. Dr. Yerasimides has become a top authority on anterior-approach hip replacement by advancing new techniques and furthering education in this field. Dr. Yerasimides has been invited to multiple countries to lecture and demonstrate the procedure for surgeons interested in the method.”

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“Mark G. Smith graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Louisville Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has over 35 years of diverse medical experience and joined Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopaedics in 1993. Since 1994, he has also been an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has presented and lectured at numerous sites across the US on various upper and lower extremity injuries. Dr. Smith has been recognized by the Kentucky Athletic Trainers Society as the Sports Medicine Person of the Year and received recognition as “Top Doc” in Orthopaedics by Louisville Magazine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Kentucky Orthopaedic Society, and the American Medical Association.”

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“Dr. Madhusudhan R. Yakkant received his medical education at Osmania University, India. He completed his fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Dr. Madhusudhan excels in the treatment of all kinds of musculoskeletal disorders. He has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He specializes in anterior hips, primary knees, revision hips, and revision knees. He received his certifications from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS), including ABOS Part I and ABOS Part II. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Yakkant speaks English.”

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