Meet the Providers
At Greenwood Orthopaedics, our highly qualified orthopedic surgeons and professional support staff provide exceptional care for you and your family. From the time you make your appointment until you walk out the door, you will receive attentive service and individualized care from all of our healthcare professionals and staff. We give our best to all of our patients, regardless of age or income. We invite you to learn about our doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioner below.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine
Traumatic Injury
Upper Extremity Surgery
Greenwood Community Schools – Team Physician
Dr. Kurt R. Martin is a general orthopaedic surgeon with practice focus on joint replacement, sports medicine, and the surgical care of traumatic orthopaedic injuries.
Dr. Martin serves as the medical director for the Center for Joint Health at Community Hospital South. In addition, Dr. Martin provides orthopedic care for Greenwood Community High School athletes as team physician. He currently provides surgical care for patients at both Community Hospital South and St. Francis Hospital.
Dr. Martin completed his undergraduate degree at Anderson University. He received his doctorate in medicine and completed his orthopaedic residency at Indiana University School of Medicine.
A native of Indianapolis, Dr. Martin currently lives in Greenwood. He enjoys the blessing of spending time with his family. He is an avid cyclist and enjoys participating in and watching local amateur athletics.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine
Traumatic Injury
Upper Extremity Surgery
UIndy -Team Ortho Physician
Center Grove Community Schools- Team Physician
Dr. Evan Armington is a board-certified, fellowship trained, sports medicine specialist and general orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Armington has cared for athletes and non-athletes of all ages and abilities, including members of the Baltimore Ravens professional football team, Baltimore Blast professional indoor soccer team, Washington Nationals professional baseball team, and Indy Fuel professional hockey team.
Dr. Armington currently provides orthopaedic care for the athletes of the University of Indianapolis. In addition, Dr. Armington provides surgical care for patients at both Community Hospital South and St. Francis Hospital.
Dr. Armington received his doctorate in medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Armington also completed an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Dr. Armington was raised in Indianapolis and is honored to have the opportunity to care for the people of his hometown. He is a family man who enjoys competitive sports and triathlons.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Cervical Disc Herniation
Cervical Disc Disease
Cervical Disc Replacement
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Lower Back Pain
Sciatica
Radiculopathy
Dr. James Cole is a fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgery. His expertise encompasses treating a variety of spinal diagnoses with non-operative and operative procedures. Dr. Cole received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University. He received his medical degree at East Tennessee State University and his internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Kentucky.
Dr. Cole then completed a fellowship in neck and spine surgery at Tulane University Medical Center. Dr. Cole is a member of the Indiana Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Christian Medical and Dental Society. Dr. Cole has also participated in multiple missions.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine
Traumatic Injury
Kelsey Julian is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants, and she is a practicing provider with Dr. Kevin E. Julian of Greenwood Orthopaedics.
Kelsey received her undergraduate degree from Butler University and received a master's in physician assistant studies from Butler University in May 2010. Kelsey completed her training with clinical rotations in orthopedics, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric endocrinology, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, family medicine, mental health, and pediatrics. Kelsey joined Greenwood Orthopaedics in 2011.
Kelsey is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Indiana Academy of Physician Assistants. She served as the vice president of the Butler University Physician Assistants class of 2010, and was honored as a 2009 Butler University Top 100 Outstanding Student. She was selected by the National Physician Assistants Foundation in 2009 to serve in a program focused on developing tomorrow’s physician assistant leaders.
Kelsey, a native of Columbus, Indiana, was raised on a farm and currently lives in Indianapolis. She is an avid runner and was previously involved in basketball, track, and cross-country. She enjoys continuing to help out on the family farm.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine
Traumatic Injury
Josh Mills is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants and a practicing provider with Dr. Kurt R. Martin of Greenwood Orthopaedics.
Josh completed his undergraduate work at the University of Southern Indiana and at Butler University. He received his degree from Butler University in 2013 and received a Master's in physician assistant studies from Butler University in May 2014. Josh completed his training with clinical rotations in orthopedics, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, OB/GYN, and family medicine. He joined Greenwood Orthopaedics in 2014.
A native of Greenwood, Indiana, Josh grew up locally and attended high school at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis, where he participated in varsity athletics in both football and baseball.
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Sports Medicine
Traumatic Injury
Jimmy Arms is a physician assistant certified by the National Commission of Physician Assistants, and he is a practicing provider with Dr. Kevin Julian of Greenwood Orthopaedics.
Jimmy completed his undergraduate work at Ball State University and received a Masters's Degree in physician assistant studies from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California in 2009. Jimmy completed his training with clinical rotations in the following: Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Cardiology, and OB/GYN. Jimmy joined Greenwood Orthopaedics in 2017. He practiced previously in Emergency Medicine in California.
He is a native of Southern Indiana and attended high school in Spencer, Indiana. He was a member of the Marching Band. Jimmy is an enthusiastic golfer and an IU, Ball State, Colts, and Pacers fan. He enjoys DIY projects, baseball, and football. When he is not working, he loves spending time with his family.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Cervical Disc Herniation
Cervical Disc Disease
Cervical Disc Replacement
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Lower Back Pain
Sciatica
Radiculopathy
Carrie Graves, NP, developed a passion for spine surgery as a surgical nurse and gained 10 years of experience before deciding to further her education. She completed her nurse practitioner training and master’s degree at Walden University in 2014 while concurrently training with Dr. James Cole. She and Dr. Cole specialize in orthopedic spine surgery treating the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
As a nurse practitioner, Carrie is well trained at diagnosing diseases of the spine and how to treat them both surgically and non-surgically.
In her free time, Carrie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys snow skiing and attending concerts.