About

Dr. Akbar Nawab, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics. Dr. Nawab specializes in knee preservation and replacement, sports injuries, and cartilage restoration and has been twice recognized as “Top Doc” by Louisville Magazine. Practicing at Ellis & Badenhausen since 2003, he is an innovator in knee implant technology and trains surgeons worldwide on minimally invasive techniques. He is also a clinical instructor at the University of Louisville, and serves as a team physician for multiple sports teams including the Louisville Bats, the University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, and Jefferson County High School. Dr. Nawab lectures nationally and internationally and is actively involved in research on advanced knee surgery methods.

For more information about Ellis & Badenhausen’s full list of offerings and services, visit https://eandbortho.com/services/.


Expertise

Education

  • University of Louisville

    Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2003

  • University of Louisville

    Residency, Orthopaedics, 2002

  • University of Louisville

    Internship, General Surgery, 1997

  • University of Louisville

    Medical Education, 1996


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male
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