Shoulder Surgery in Mt. Washington, KY

Shoulder pain that does not settle with rest, therapy and an injection usually has a structural cause: a rotator cuff tear, a torn labrum, instability or arthritis. At Aptiva Health Mt. Washington you get the exam and X-ray the same day, and if surgery is needed, J. Steve Smith, MD performs it at our Louisville-area surgical facilities and follows you back at the Mt. Washington clinic.

Shoulder procedures for Mt. Washington patients

• Rotator cuff repair, usually arthroscopic
• Shoulder labrum repair for instability and SLAP tears (details)
• Shoulder replacement for advanced arthritis (details)

Non-surgical shoulder care on site

Kayla Troutman, PA-C and Michael Gilbert, PA-C provide ultrasound-guided injections, bracing and physical therapy referrals at the clinic. Physical therapy is available at Mt. Washington with Akilah Flaherty, PTA, and at our Louisville clinics.

Imaging

X-ray is on site. If an MRI is needed, it is done at our 3615 Newburg Road imaging center in Louisville, including a high-field open MRI; a physician referral is required.

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

Who performs shoulder surgery for Mt. Washington patients?

J. Steve Smith, MD, Aptiva Health's Director of Orthopedics.

Do I have to go to Louisville for every visit?

No. Only the operation itself is in Louisville. Evaluation, injections, pre-op, post-op and physical therapy are at Mt. Washington.

Can a rotator cuff tear heal without surgery?

Partial tears and many degenerative tears improve with physical therapy and injections. Full-thickness tears in active patients usually need repair. Your provider will tell you which you have after the exam and imaging.

How do I get seen quickly?

Walk in 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, or call 502-909-0772.

Call 502-909-0772, walk in 8 AM–4 PM Monday–Friday, or schedule online.