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Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (12)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD

Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from San Juan de Dios U Nacional de Colombia and is affiliated with Decatur County Memorial Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Dr. Galvis, completed a residency at Universidad Javeriana. Patients rated Dr. Galvis an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Galvis works at Practice in Louisville, KY with other offices in New Albany, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Galvis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Naa LLC
    225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 700, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 561-4263
  2. 2
    Christine M. Kleinert Institute
    3605 Northgate Ct Ste 102, New Albany, IN 47150 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 561-4263

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Decatur County Memorial Hospital
  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

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Neuroplasty Chevron Icon
Periacetabular Osteotomy Chevron Icon
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    4.3
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    Based on 12 ratings
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    About Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1922310317
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Christine Kleinert Hand Sur
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Universidad Javeriana
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • San Juan de Dios U Nacional de Colombia
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Galvis is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Galvis has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Galvis has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hand, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Galvis on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Galvis. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Galvis.

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