Orthopedic Surgery in Mt. Washington, KY
Aptiva Health brings orthopedic surgery care to Mt. Washington and Bullitt County. Your evaluation, imaging, injections, pre-operative visits, physical therapy and follow-ups happen at our clinic on the Highway 31E Bypass; if you need an operation, it is performed by the same surgeon at our Louisville-area surgical facilities, about 20 minutes away.
Who you will see
J. Steve Smith, MD, Director of Orthopedics at Aptiva Health, performs knee and shoulder surgery for Mt. Washington patients and sees patients at this clinic. Kayla Troutman, PA-C is the clinic's main orthopedic provider for evaluations, injections, fracture care and non-surgical treatment. Michael Gilbert, PA-C sees orthopedic and spine patients. Orthopedic spine surgeon Michael Casnellie, MD also sees patients at this clinic and performs spine surgery at our Louisville-area surgical facilities.
What we treat
- Knee: ACL and ligament injuries, meniscus tears, arthritis and knee replacement → Knee Surgery in Mt. Washington
- Shoulder: rotator cuff tears, labrum tears, instability, arthritis → Shoulder Surgery in Mt. Washington
- Spine: herniated discs, sciatica, stenosis, neck pain → Spine Care in Mt. Washington
- Fractures, sprains and sports injuries, same day, through our walk-in injury care (8 AM–4 PM)
On site in Mt. Washington
X-ray, ultrasound-guided injections, physical therapy with Simon Hoehn, PT, DPT and Akilah Flaherty, PTA, and walk-in injury care. MRI is at our 3615 Newburg Road imaging center in Louisville, about 20 minutes away, including a high-field open MRI; a physician referral is required.
Your first visit
Most patients start with Kayla Troutman, PA-C or Michael Gilbert, PA-C: history, exam and X-ray the same day, then a plan. Many knee, shoulder and back problems are treated without surgery: bracing, injections, physical therapy and activity changes. When surgery is the right answer, you meet Dr. Smith here, and your pre-operative and post-operative visits stay here.
Insurance and self-pay
We accept most major insurance plans, workers' compensation and auto-injury claims. We offer self-pay where there is no insurance, it is a non-covered service, and on a case-by-case basis.
Frequently asked questions
Do you perform surgery in Mt. Washington?
Evaluations, injections, pre-operative and post-operative care and physical therapy are done at the Mt. Washington clinic. Operations are performed at our Louisville-area surgical facilities, about 20 minutes away, by the same surgeon you see here.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Yes. Walk-in injury care is open 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, for sprains, strains, fractures and sports injuries, with X-ray on site.
Who are the orthopedic providers at Mt. Washington?
J. Steve Smith, MD, Kayla Troutman, PA-C and Michael Gilbert, PA-C.
Is there an MRI at the Mt. Washington clinic?
No. MRI is at our Newburg Road imaging center in Louisville, about 20 minutes away, including a high-field open MRI. A physician referral is required.
Call 502-909-0772, walk in 8 AM–4 PM Monday–Friday, or schedule online.