Akbar Nawab, M.D.

Akbar Nawab, M.D.
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Board Certifications

• Written Boards – Orthopedic Surgery. July 2002
• Oral Boards – Orthopedic Surgery September 2007

Education

• Undergraduate
  Bachelor of Science from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
  
  
• Medical School
  Medical Degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine
  
  
• General Surgical Internship
  University of Louisville School of Medicine
  
  
• Orthopaedic Residency
  University of Louisville School of Medicine
  
  
• Sports Medicine Fellowship
  University of Louisville Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  
  
• Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Fellowship
  University of Louisville Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Specialties

• Anatomical:
  Arm, Elbow, Foot and Ankle, Hand and Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Neck, and Lower Back
  
  
• Treatment:
  Arthroscopic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Deformities, Arthritis, Trauma/Fractures, Osteoporosis, Sports Injuries and all other types of orthopaedic injuries
  
  
• Specialize:
  General Orthopaedics
  Sports Medicine
  Injuries of the Shoulder and Knee
  Cartilage Restoration
  Joint Replacement

Professional Memberships

• Jefferson County Medical Association
• Kentucky Orthopedic Association
• Kentucky Medical Association
• Southern Medical Association
• Mid-America Orthopedic Association
• American Medical Association
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Arthroscopy Association of North America

Other Information

Dr. Nawab joined the practice in September 2003. He devotes his time to the University of Louisville where he is the team physician for the women's volleyball team. Dr Nawab participates in research, publishes articles, and acts as an instructor regularly at conferences world wide.