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Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD

General Hand Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD
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Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD is a Hand Surgeon in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD

General Hand Surgery* Age 48
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD is a Hand Surgeon in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Galvis graduated from San Juan de Dios University Nacional de Colombia in 1999 and completed a residency at Universidad Javeriana.Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD is a Hand Surgeon in Louisville, KY and has 25 years experience. Dr. Galvis currently practices at UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care and are affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. At present, Dr. Galvis received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Galvis' office accepts new patients. Dr. Galvis also speaks Spanish. Dr. Galvis accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Dupuytrens Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Dupuytrens Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Dupuytrens Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Hand Anomaly
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Neuropathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Reconstruction
Nerve Release
Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Interplan Health Group
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Bronze Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Cigna
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care
    4642 Chamberlain Ln Ste 202, Louisville, KY 40241
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  2. 2 UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care
    3605 Northgate Ct Ste 102, New Albany, IN 47150
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  3. 3 UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care
    225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 700, Louisville, KY 40202
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  4. 4 UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care
    4010 DuPont Cir Ste 308B, Louisville, KY 40207
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4.3
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Patient Reviews
Jan 13, 2023
Dr galvis is awesome .. I had cubital tunnel.surgery in nov of 2022 ..Dr galvis was very informative he explained my condition very well . I had never in my life heard of what I had .. but after nerve testing & sleeping in a brace as not to bend my elbow .at night it didn't help & Dr galvis recommended surgery ..to be the only cure for cubital tunnel ...& I'm more than pleased that the numbness & tingling is gone .. ty Dr galvis u& your staff are awesome .. he cares about his patients .. I would highly recommend ty for curing me Dr galvis you are the best !!!
Val — Jan 13, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Hand Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • San Juan de Dios University Nacional de Colombia
    1999
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Universidad Javeriana
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Christine Kleinert Hand Sur
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Elkin Galvis, MD is affiliated with Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY