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Akbar Nawab, M.D.
Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Louisville, KY
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
300 Ratings
154 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
300 Ratings
154 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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Easy to ask questions Explained the e rays. Gave options & we decided together on therapy first.
So so knowledgeable!! Explains things in understandable explanations. Highly recommend!!
Dr. Nawab is an exceptional surgeon. The only orthopedic in the area who knows how to properly give a cortisone injection. He’s great!
Dr. Nawab always takes good care of me. I appreciate his knowledge and kindness.
He’s a wonderful doctor.
Completely professional office, staff, physical therapy and doctor. I was referred tto him from another orthopedic doctor and very happy with change. Im glad that doctor couldn't do the things that he has been able to. Just had my knee replaced and everything so far so good. Thanks Dr Nawab and to all who I have dealt with at E and B.
Very informative and professional.I believe he will line me out with the treatment that i need.
Excellent surgeon, calming demeanor, good listener, patient in answering questions. Highly recommend.
He is the best!!!
Dr Nawab has been taken excellent care of my knee and has got me back in good shape without surgery. Always professional and a pleasure during our appointments.