Summary

Elkin Galvis, M.D., was born in Bogota, Colombia and graduated from the National University School of Medicine in 1999. He joined the Colombian Air Force as a medical commissioner officer for 3 years, did an Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery residency and graduated from Javeriana University. He completed an one-year fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY and continued as a Senior Fellow until June 2013.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 27 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de Medicina
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Elkin Galvis has 4 locations

UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care

4642 Chamberlain Ln Ste 202Louisville, KY 40241

UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care

225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 700Louisville, KY 40202
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care

3605 Northgate Ct Ste 102New Albany, IN 47150

UofL Physicians – Kleinert Kutz Hand Care

4010 DuPont Cir Ste 308BLouisville, KY 40207
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
3.7 
27 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Louisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KY
Med School: Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de Medicina Med School: Faculte De Medecine Montpellier-Nimes Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elkin Galvis

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Security Life
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • State Farm
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elkin Galvis has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elkin Galvis has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Universidad Nacional de Colombia Facultad de MedicinaGraduated in 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Elkin Galvis speak?
Dr. Elkin Galvis speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elkin Galvis affiliated with?
Dr. Elkin Galvis is affiliated with Norton Childrens Hospital.
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