About

Justin Givens, M.D., is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions in adults and children. Dr. Givens performs an array of shoulder and elbow procedures including muscle sparing shoulder replacement, complex shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff surgery, labral procedures, elbow replacement, and other revision, reconstruction and sports procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville in 2017 while also completing his residency training there in 2022. Dr. Givens completed his shoulder and elbow fellowship in Tampa, FL at the Florida Orthopedic Institute with world renowned surgeons Dr. Mark Frankle and Dr. Mark Mighell. He then completed extended training in treatment of knee/sports training including ACL, meniscus, cartilage and other sports procedures of the knee. Dr. Givens' mission is to provided top of the line care with a focus on the patient's goals and returning to everyday life as soon as possible. He will be one of the only providers in the state, and region, performing muscle sparing shoulder replacement( SWAT-subscapularis window anatomic total) to ensure patients are out of their slings in less than 2 weeks for the majority of shoulder replacement patients. He is actively involved in research focusing on complex revision techniques, cutting edge technological advances and expediting recovery in shoulder and elbow surgery. In his free time Dr. Givens enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his children's youth sports teams, being active in his church, traveling and performing Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit workouts.

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Expertise

Education

  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2017

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 192 Ratings, 63 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider listened carefully 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
Provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider knew important medical history 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
Provider showed respect for what you said 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
Provider spent enough time with you 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider Rating 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Provider showed concern 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
Provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/18/2026

I was very pleased with everyone in the office the nurses and especially with Dr. Givens . He explained everything very well to me made me feel very comfortable. It's very polite.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/09/2026

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/28/2026

Great personality. Informed me where I was, where I will go and what to expect.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/28/2026

Dr. Justin Givens, both times I've seen him, is very attentive, caring and patient with me. Explained my care where I could understand it and answered my questions the same way! In my 64 years on this earth, by far, one of THE BEST physicians I've EVER seen!! (Dr. David Napier, a primary care physician I used to have was the same way!)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/30/2026

Very good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/28/2026

All good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/28/2026

Dr Givens has shoe-horned very well into the void left by Dr. Krupp.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/31/2026

Dr. Givens answered all of my questions in terms that I understood. He was obviously interested in making me feel comfortable during our conversations about my health.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/26/2026

Excellent physician, clear communicator. Positive visit and result. Inspired confidence.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/19/2026

I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Givens!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/26/2026

I recommend him alll the time.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/26/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/15/2026

I've already referred him to 4 people !

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/12/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/08/2026

Trust has been restored in this area of weakness that I had experienced. Professional, Honest opinions and smiles go a long way with me.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/01/2026

Dr. Givens was very personable, knowledgeable, and easy to understand. I am very satisfied with my service.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/29/2026

Dr. Givens was caring and professional. I appreciated his calm demeanor.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/27/2026

This was a consultation in regards To 2 Torn rotator cuff's, and how to proceed. All questions were answered appropriately and informatively.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/15/2026

Dr Givens was probably the kindest and most patient specialist I have ever seen. It took the time to answer all my questions in a way that made sense to me. He was very skilled when he injected my shoulder, And explained every step along the way. I would refer anyone to see him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/14/2026

Dr. Givens is the best!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/08/2026

Dr.Givens is the best!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/19/2025

All good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/19/2025

Dr. Givens listened to my concerns and addressed them. I left with a confident feeling about my course of treatment.

4.94 out of 5 4.9 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/12/2025

Very thorough, made me feel seen

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/08/2025

He was focused on trying to determine the cause of my shoulder pain.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/07/2025

Excellent care and understanding of my injury

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/07/2025

Always professional and courteous

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 12/02/2025

It's always an excellent experience and Dr. Given's office.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/30/2025

Dr. Givens is an excellent orthopedic doctor. I highly recommend him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/25/2025

Great doctor and staff

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/25/2025

Dr.Givens was excellent he explained everything in detail. I now know so much more about my shoulder. He discussed long term care and sent referral for PT. Happy to know that I can call him if there's no improvement after treatment. I do believe the treatment will work. I trust Dr.Givens with my health care plan. Well done to the best ortho provider Dr.Givens Thanks for making sure I understand everything and happy with the plan

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/25/2025

Very good

4.66 out of 5 4.7 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/21/2025

Very thorough about my condition and possible problems. A

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/21/2025

Dr Givens is amazing and very knowledgeable and compassionate. He took great care of me, best ever!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/16/2025

I was most impressed by Dr. Givens!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/14/2025

Dr.Givens is simply AMAZING!! Best physician ever

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/11/2025

He was knowledgeable and friendly.

4.31 out of 5 4.3 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/11/2025

I thought he did a great job explaining my shoulder issue.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/06/2025

Dr Givens takes his time, explains things clearly in an easy to understand way. He has great bedside manner.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/04/2025

So grateful to Colin,Kelsi, and Dr. Givens for their care, kindness, and concern. Fortunate to have them in my corner.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/04/2025

We really liked him

4.94 out of 5 4.9 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/04/2025

Excellent service's

4.66 out of 5 4.7 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/01/2025

He explained in great detail my issue and the corrective action it will require.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/31/2025

What an intelligent and experienced doctor I have now! I am in awe of Dr. Givens and his abilities and talents in the orthopedic field. He put me at ease immediately with all of the information that he gave me about my shoulder And the impending surgery. He is kind and I can tell that he cares about his patience. I will recommend him to everyone I know.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/31/2025

Very clear information!!! I was super impressed with how well Sr Givens listened and answered questions!!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/30/2025

Very courteous and helpful, answered pertinent questions.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/28/2025

Dr givens is great. Clear to the point and understandable.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/28/2025

Dr Givens is one of the best surgeons I've ever had! He's faith of a prayer before surgery helps us feel relaxed! & confident all will be ok! Especially when you are a terminal cancer patient!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/24/2025

Dr.Givens is amazing... Wonderful bed side manor.. I've already recommended him to others

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/17/2025

Very personable

4.66 out of 5 4.7 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/12/2025

Very informative , good listener, seemed to genuinely care about my quality of life, explained options and what to expect and what is expected of me for complete healing

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/10/2025

I felt very confident that the information was an honest assessment of my situation and the options available to me. Dr Givens explained everything that made it easy to understand.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/10/2025

Provider does a great job, breaking things down for patients to understand. Very caring and understanding.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/01/2025

Great visit. Dr Givens was very informative. He gave me options for my rotator cuff injury.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/25/2025

Very informative.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/13/2025

Dr.Givens Was easy to talk to. He answered all my questions, and provided more detailed explanations when I needed them. He was interested in addressing my needs as soon as possible.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/13/2025

Dr Givens was very pleasant and easy to talk to. He listened to every question

4.71 out of 5 4.7 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/12/2025

I'm confident that I have chosen the right Doctor for my needs.

4.94 out of 5 4.9 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/06/2025

Givens was knowledgeable and I mostly felt good about his diagnosis

4.37 out of 5 4.4 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/06/2025

Looking forward to have him fix my shoulder.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/31/2025

Everything was great.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/30/2025

Dr. Givens was highly recommended to me by a person that I came in contact with recently and he did not disappoint. Great patient to doctor connection.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/26/2025

Very professional and friendly service. Well informed


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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