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.
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Very professional. Interested in your progress after surgery. Both knees are so much better since the replacements!
Jul-2025
dr. Nawab is a very professional and brilliant man. I’m so glad I was referred to him even though we live a few hours away. It was definitely worth the drive.
Jul-2025
Everyone in the office was extremely helpful and kind. I only wish they had an MRI machine there so I could have gotten answers more quickly. Would recommend to anyone!!
Jul-2025
Seemed rushed?
Jul-2025
Patient & informative
Jul-2025
Great Dr and surgeon I recommend him to everyone I know
Jul-2025
He knows his stuff. He's great at what he does. Really down to earth and stands by his work. I would definitely recommend him without any doubt.
Jul-2025
Dr. Nawab is not just a great doctor but a very caring person. He sees the entire picture fast with precision. He develops a plan so fast, he is extremely efficient and detailed.
Jul-2025
Dr. Nawab is an excellent doctor, surgeon and caregiver. True professional and representative of how medical provider's should be. Thank you for all you have done.
Jun-2025
My Son & I were very pleased with the professionalism & frank talk we had with Dr Nawab. See him in 6 months.
Jun-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 professional. Interested in your progress after surgery. Both knees are so much better since the replacements!
dr. Nawab is a very professional and brilliant man. I’m so glad I was referred to him even though we live a few hours away. It was definitely worth the drive.
Everyone in the office was extremely helpful and kind. I only wish they had an MRI machine there so I could have gotten answers more quickly. Would recommend to anyone!!
Seemed rushed?
Patient & informative
Great Dr and surgeon I recommend him to everyone I know
He knows his stuff. He's great at what he does. Really down to earth and stands by his work. I would definitely recommend him without any doubt.
Dr. Nawab is not just a great doctor but a very caring person. He sees the entire picture fast with precision. He develops a plan so fast, he is extremely efficient and detailed.
Dr. Nawab is an excellent doctor, surgeon and caregiver. True professional and representative of how medical provider's should be. Thank you for all you have done.
My Son & I were very pleased with the professionalism & frank talk we had with Dr Nawab. See him in 6 months.