Orthopedic, Spine & Sports Medicine in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown's independent, multi-specialty orthopedic clinic — fellowship-trained and board-certified surgeons, on-site digital X-ray and physical therapy, and same-day appointments for Hardin County and the Fort Knox community. No hospital facility fees. No long waits.
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The Independent Orthopedic Choice in Hardin County
Aptiva Health is the independent, multi-specialty orthopedic option in Elizabethtown — not part of a hospital system, which changes everything about how care works here. There are no hospital facility fees layered onto your visit, pricing is transparent, and you get direct access to fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeons without the multi-week referral chain a hospital network requires.
The Elizabethtown office is built as a one-stop site of care. A patient who comes in with a knee injury can get an evaluation, a digital X-ray, and a physical therapy plan started in the same building, often the same day. If surgery is needed, the same team handles it and coordinates every pre-op and post-op visit back here in Elizabethtown — so families in Hardin County and the surrounding counties aren't driving to Louisville for routine follow-up. For a region this size, that combination of specialty depth and local convenience is genuinely hard to find.
Proudly Serving the Fort Knox Community
Elizabethtown and Radcliff sit at the doorstep of Fort Knox, and Aptiva Health is proud to care for the active-duty service members, military families, retirees, and DoD civilians who make up so much of this community. We accept TRICARE, VA, and Humana Military coverage, and our team understands the documentation and timeline needs that come with military medicine — including return-to-duty considerations for service members recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.
Whether you're stationed at Fort Knox, retired in the area, or part of a military family that wants orthopedic and spine care close to home, you can be seen quickly and without a referral in most cases. Call 270-518-5444 to confirm your specific coverage.
Conditions Treated
We treat the following orthopedic conditions, diseases, and injuries:
Procedures & Surgeries Offered
Our Elizabethtown team specializes in the following procedures and surgeries:
Meet Our Elizabethtown Team
J. Steve Smith, MD
Director of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Michael Casnellie, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Lisa Manderino, PhD
Director of Concussion Program
David Koonce, DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Michael Gilbert, PA-C
Orthopedic P.A.
Where We Are & How to Get Here
Address: 529 Westport Road, Suite 2, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: 270-518-5444
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Parking: Free on-site parking
Drive times:
10 minutes from Fort Knox
12 minutes from Radcliff
15 minutes from Vine Grove
20 minutes from Cecilia and Hodgenville
25 minutes from Brandenburg and Sonora
30 minutes from Bardstown and Leitchfield
45 minutes from south Louisville via I-65
Communities we serve: Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Fort Knox, Vine Grove, Cecilia, Sonora, Hodgenville, Bardstown, Leitchfield, Brandenburg, Shepherdsville, and across Hardin, Meade, Nelson, LaRue, and Grayson counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aptiva Health Elizabethtown located?
Aptiva Health Elizabethtown is located at 529 Westport Road, Suite 2, Elizabethtown, KY 42701, with free on-site parking. The clinic is about ten minutes from Fort Knox, fifteen minutes from Radcliff, and just off the Western Kentucky Parkway and I-65.
What are the hours at Aptiva Health Elizabethtown?
Aptiva Health Elizabethtown is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Same-day appointments are routinely available for orthopedic, spine, and sports injuries.
Does Aptiva Health Elizabethtown accept TRICARE and military insurance?
Aptiva Health Elizabethtown serves the Fort Knox military community and accepts TRICARE as well as VA and Humana Military coverage, in addition to major commercial plans including Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, and SIHO. We also accept Medicare, workers' compensation, and auto insurance, and offer cash-pay options. Please call 270-518-5444 to verify your specific plan.
Do I need a referral to be seen at Aptiva Health Elizabethtown?
No referral is required. New patients can schedule directly with our office, and most insurance plans do not require a referral for an orthopedic or spine evaluation. Call 270-518-5444 to schedule.
What conditions does Aptiva Health Elizabethtown treat?
Our Elizabethtown clinic treats the full range of orthopedic, spine, and sports medicine conditions including fractures, shoulder pain and rotator cuff tears, knee pain and ACL injuries, hip pain and arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and SI joint dysfunction. On-site services include digital X-ray, physical therapy, durable medical equipment, and baseline concussion testing.
Does Aptiva Health Elizabethtown perform surgery on site or in a hospital?
Aptiva Health Elizabethtown provides comprehensive in-office orthopedic and spine evaluation, diagnostics, injections, and physical therapy. Surgical procedures — including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and spine surgery — are performed by Aptiva surgeons at affiliated surgical facilities, with all pre-operative and post-operative care coordinated through the Elizabethtown office so patients don't have to travel for follow-up.
Is Aptiva Health the only independent orthopedic group in Elizabethtown?
Aptiva Health is the independent, multi-specialty orthopedic option in Elizabethtown — not owned by or operated as part of a hospital system. That means transparent cash-pay pricing, no hospital facility fees, and direct access to fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeons without the referral chain a hospital network requires.
Does Aptiva Health Elizabethtown offer physical therapy?
Yes. The Elizabethtown office has an on-site physical therapy gym led by Simon Hoehn, PT, DPT, Director of Physical Therapy, with one-on-one treatment time. Patients recovering from injury or surgery can complete their rehabilitation in the same building where they receive their orthopedic care.
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