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.
Dr. Nawab is a very caring, skilled physician.
May-2025
Dr. Nawab is the best. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
May-2025
Excellent doctor
May-2025
Dr Nawab was very professional,knowledgeable and caring .I visited him for a second opinion and he explained everything clearly to me.I was very stressed and he put my mind at ease.Thank you
May-2025
He was great! He explained my options & addressed any concerns I had.
May-2025
5 year after knee surgery. I feel great. He's truly a skilled surgeon. Thank you.
May-2025
Very kind and thoughtful. I received the best care!
May-2025
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
Read More
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.
See other doctors in Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics
Dr. Nawab is a very caring, skilled physician.
Dr. Nawab is the best. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
Excellent doctor
Dr Nawab was very professional,knowledgeable and caring .I visited him for a second opinion and he explained everything clearly to me.I was very stressed and he put my mind at ease.Thank you
He was great! He explained my options & addressed any concerns I had.
5 year after knee surgery. I feel great. He's truly a skilled surgeon. Thank you.
Very kind and thoughtful. I received the best care!
Extremely caring & methodical! Wouldn’t go to anyone else for knee problems.
Listens to patient. Professional and friendly.
Outstanding physician