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Akbar Nawab, M.D.
Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Louisville, KY
Most recent review: Oct 02, 2025
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4.9
276 Ratings
138 Comments
Dr. Akbar Nawab, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee preservation, replacement, sports injuries, and cartilage restoration. Practicing at Ellis & Badenhausen since 2003, he is an innovator in knee implant technology and trains surgeons worldwide on minimally invasive techniques. A clinical instructor at the University of Louisville, he also serves as a team physician for multiple sports teams. Dr. Nawab lectures nationally and internationally and is actively involved in research on advanced knee surgery methods.
4.9
276 Ratings
138 Comments
Dr. Akbar Nawab, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee preservation, replacement, sports injuries, and cartilage restoration. Practicing at Ellis & Badenhausen since 2003, he is an innovator in knee implant technology and trains surgeons worldwide on minimally invasive techniques. A clinical instructor at the University of Louisville, he also serves as a team physician for multiple sports teams. Dr. Nawab lectures nationally and internationally and is actively involved in research on advanced knee surgery methods.
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Eastpoint Office
13151 Magisterial Drive
Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40223
Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40223
South End Office
5120 Dixie Hwy
Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40216
Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40216
Dr. Akbar Nawab, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializes in knee joint preservation, knee replacement surgery (including partial and minimally invasive techniques), cartilage restoration, and sports injury treatment for the knees and shoulders.
Practicing at Ellis & Badenhausen since 2003, he is a pioneer in knee implant innovation, consulting with companies across the U.S. and Europe to improve patient outcomes through less invasive procedures with faster recovery times. Actively engaged in multicenter research, Dr. Nawab frequently lectures nationally and internationally on advanced knee surgery techniques, including ACL reconstruction, cartilage replacement, and outpatient knee replacement. He serves as a clinical instructor at the University of Louisville Department of Orthopaedics and is often invited to train surgeons on partial knee replacement techniques. Additionally, Dr. Nawab has provided medical expertise as a team physician for the Louisville Bats, the University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, and Jefferson County High School.
His professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the International Society of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Nawab completed his medical education, surgical training, and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Louisville, where he also pursued a bioengineering research fellowship in orthopedics.
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Dr. Nawab is easy to speak with - he explains issues, asks questions, and then listens to my answers. He also encourages me to ask my questions.
Two weeks ago on September 9th 2025 Dr. Nawab did my left knee replacement. He did an amazing job. I’m so grateful and thankful he was my surgeon. Dr. Nawab thank you for the very bottom of my heart for taken such wonderful care of me. God Bless you always. Respectfully, Darlene Nunn
Dr. Nawab is very knowledgeable and helpful with my knee replacement recovery. He has given me solutions that are working to help with my mobility. I am very pleased with his solutions.
Processional concise you knew he knew his business.
Excellent service, minimal wait time and offered new solutions. Highly recommended.
I didn’t feel rushed, and he really listened to me.
Does the Best for patients!
Best in the business.
Dr. Nawab gave very clear and concise advice on my options for treatment . Very personable and professional. "Would visit here again!"
Been going to Dr. Nawab for years. He gets down to business and I get results. Been trying to avoid knee surgery for a couple years and his recommendations have worked and hopefully I can avoid knee surgery for a couple more years.