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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Extremely caring & methodical! Wouldn’t go to anyone else for knee problems.
May-2025
Listens to patient. Professional and friendly.
Apr-2025
Outstanding physician
Apr-2025
Super kind, knowledgeable and has a way of making one feel less anxious about what is a happening with the complexity of my body.
Apr-2025
Highly impressed with Dr. Nawab he was exceptionally informative and gave full attention to knee problem and gave excellent details about all optional treatments.
Best doctor I ever had. Extremely knowledgeable, incredible listener, competent knee surgeon . I’m so fortunate he’s been my doctor through a most traumatic health event.
Apr-2025
Dr Nawab is very personable during your visit with him. He answers all of your questions and concerns that you have with your procedure. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an orthopedic surgeon.
Apr-2025
He is the Best!!!
Apr-2025
Dr. Nawab was super nice, knowledgeable, and most importantly he was empathetic to my situation. I think he’s a great guy and I am grateful for him.
Apr-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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Extremely caring & methodical! Wouldn’t go to anyone else for knee problems.
Listens to patient. Professional and friendly.
Outstanding physician
Super kind, knowledgeable and has a way of making one feel less anxious about what is a happening with the complexity of my body.
Highly impressed with Dr. Nawab he was exceptionally informative and gave full attention to knee problem and gave excellent details about all optional treatments.
Professional. Informative. Engaging. Highly recommend.
Best doctor I ever had. Extremely knowledgeable, incredible listener, competent knee surgeon . I’m so fortunate he’s been my doctor through a most traumatic health event.
Dr Nawab is very personable during your visit with him. He answers all of your questions and concerns that you have with your procedure. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an orthopedic surgeon.
He is the Best!!!
Dr. Nawab was super nice, knowledgeable, and most importantly he was empathetic to my situation. I think he’s a great guy and I am grateful for him.