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Akbar Nawab, M.D.
Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Louisville, KY
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
351 Ratings
179 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
351 Ratings
179 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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He’s awesome
The knee replacement was changed without my knowledge and I didn’t find out till shortly before going into surgery. I refused to sign my consent during the pre-op and that’s how they realized that I have not consented. This shouldn’t have happened. This is really serious and I am not a happy person at all
Wonderful Dr. who takes the time to listen to your concerns. He has a Great bedside manner. Highly recommend him to anyone having knee issues. Thanks
Wonderful Surgeon! Listened to my concerns and addressed each one. I have had several surgeries, this one was the best experience I have had. Before, during, and after the surgery.
Provides thoughtful recommendations from his diagnosis.
Highly recommend Dr. Nawab. I came to him for a second opinion for a total knee replacement and found out I don't need one. I have another issue thats causing pain and swelling that knee replacement wouldn't fix. We're on a path if treatment and I'm so thankful I got that second opinion. Dr. Nawab explained in detail my problem and outlined a clear treatment path. Whole staff was polite and efficient. I Highly recommend Dr. Nawab!
I feel like he is a very knowledgeable surgeon and does a magnificent job. However, I feel like the visits are very rushed and I often have questions that I feel are left unanswered. Getting a response from the office is very difficult as well.
The only doctor to have found issues and tell me I’m crazy for the pain i am dealing with; highly recommend
He is the BEST very knowledgeable and great patient care.
He listened with compassion