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.
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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Very well ran office. I really like Dr. Nawab. He was conservative in my treatment plan for my knee and I was grateful for that. I feel confident that he made the right decisions for me.
Feb-2025
He was very informative and gave me a lot to think about. I appreciated his HONESTY…..
Feb-2025
Excellent listener and communicator! Very nice and personable. Fantastic physician.
Feb-2025
Our surgery went great! We took his advise and exercised a lot before surgery. According, we were up and walking much sooner than expected. Also the pain was not intense as we expectef. It was a very smooth and effective procedure. We are requesting to the VA that we scheduled our right knee surgery with Dr. Nawab later this year.
Our over all rating 5 Stars
Thank you.
John.Licht
Feb-2025
The best
Feb-2025
He’s the Finest! I’m blessed to be his patient.
Feb-2025
He is very professional but friendly. He listens to you and explains in your vocabulary.
Feb-2025
Dr.Nawab is a great doctor but more importantly a great human being. My son is a patient of his and from the moment we meet him he has been very nice and courteous.
Jan-2025
Dr. Nawab is the consummate professional. We’ve been completely satisfied with his care, knowledge, and skill. He was our immediate choice after the injury.
Jan-2025
Dr. Nawab is always honest and upfront, sympathetic to your needs and concerns.
Jan-2025
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Eastpoint Office
13151 Magisterial Drive Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40223
South End Office
5120 Dixie Hwy 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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Very well ran office. I really like Dr. Nawab. He was conservative in my treatment plan for my knee and I was grateful for that. I feel confident that he made the right decisions for me.
He was very informative and gave me a lot to think about. I appreciated his HONESTY…..
Excellent listener and communicator! Very nice and personable. Fantastic physician.
Our surgery went great! We took his advise and exercised a lot before surgery. According, we were up and walking much sooner than expected. Also the pain was not intense as we expectef. It was a very smooth and effective procedure. We are requesting to the VA that we scheduled our right knee surgery with Dr. Nawab later this year. Our over all rating 5 Stars Thank you. John.Licht
The best
He’s the Finest! I’m blessed to be his patient.
He is very professional but friendly. He listens to you and explains in your vocabulary.
Dr.Nawab is a great doctor but more importantly a great human being. My son is a patient of his and from the moment we meet him he has been very nice and courteous.
Dr. Nawab is the consummate professional. We’ve been completely satisfied with his care, knowledge, and skill. He was our immediate choice after the injury.
Dr. Nawab is always honest and upfront, sympathetic to your needs and concerns.