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APTIVA HEALTH · LOUISVILLE, KY

Orthopedic Surgery in Louisville

Explore knee, spine, and shoulder surgery options with clear, easy-to-navigate procedure guides. Because understanding your choices is an important part of feeling confident in your care.

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THE BIG PICTURE

Surgical care starts with understanding your options.

Orthopedic surgery may be one of several approaches considered for conditions affecting the joints, ligaments, tendons, bones, and spine. At Aptiva Health, the conversation centers on your concerns, personal goals, and available care options, including nonsurgical approaches.

Use this hub to explore individual procedures. Your orthopedic care team can help you discuss which next steps may be appropriate for you.

PROCEDURE DIRECTORY

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01 / KNEE PROCEDURES

Knee surgery in Louisville

From ligament injuries to joint replacement, find the knee surgery guide you’re looking for.

5 guides
START HERE · KNEE OVERVIEW Knee Surgery Louisville Explore surgical care options for the knee. Explore overview
02 / SPINE PROCEDURES

Spine surgery in Louisville

Explore procedures involving the neck, back, spinal discs, and vertebrae.

6 guides
START HERE · SPINE OVERVIEW Spine Surgery Louisville Explore surgical care options for the neck and back. Explore overview
03 / SHOULDER PROCEDURES

Shoulder surgery in Louisville

Find guides to commonly discussed shoulder repair and replacement procedures.

4 guides
START HERE · SHOULDER OVERVIEW Shoulder Surgery Louisville Explore surgical care options for the shoulder. Explore overview
THE PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Meet the Louisville Orthopedic Surgery Team

Get to know the surgeons and advanced practice providers who are here to listen, explain your options, and support you through your care journey.

Louisville Orthopedics
J. Steve Smith, MD
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

J. Steve Smith, MD

Director of Orthopedics

Accepting new patients

Dr. Smith leads orthopedics at Aptiva Health and cares for athletes and active patients across Kentucky. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.

SpecialtySports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles
Residency
University of Rochester
Medical school
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Locations
Louisville, Lexington, Elizabethtown & Mt. Washington
Shawn L. Price, MD
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

Shawn L. Price, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Accepting new patients

Dr. Price is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sarcoma and musculoskeletal oncology. He completed his advanced research and clinical fellowship at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute.

SpecialtyOrthopedic Oncology & Total Joint Replacement
Fellowship
University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute
Locations
Louisville — Newburg Road & Linn Station Road
Michael Gilbert, PA-C
ORTHOPEDIC CARE TEAM

Michael Gilbert, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Accepting new patients

With decades of orthopedic experience, Michael Gilbert supports orthopedic evaluations, injections, postoperative care, and coordination of treatment plans. He works closely with Aptiva Health's surgeons throughout the care journey.

SpecialtyInterventional Pain & Orthopedics
Care focus
Evaluations, injections & postoperative follow-up
Becky Kostyo, APRN
ORTHOPEDIC CARE TEAM

Becky Kostyo, APRN

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

Accepting new patients

Becky Kostyo works alongside the orthopedic surgery team to evaluate and manage orthopedic concerns. She helps patients understand care options and provides conservative treatment, injections, and support before and after surgery.

SpecialtyOrthopedic & Sports Medicine
Care focus
Orthopedic evaluation, treatment & care coordination

For current clinic locations, hours, insurance, and general appointment information, visit Louisville Orthopedics .

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Planning your Louisville orthopedic visit?

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