Navin R. Kilambi, M.D. Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes
- Provides Second Opinion
- Yes
- Patient Types
- Adults
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English

About Dr. Kilambi
Clinical Biography
Navin R. Kilambi, M.D., specializes in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery and has extensive experience with minimally invasive joint surgery.
He treats patients both non-surgically as needed and surgically including numerous orthopaedic procedures of the shoulder; rotator cuff and labrum; knee ligaments; meniscus; and cartilage; elbow pain; tendon injuries and tendinitis; carpal tunnel; and fracture care.
Dr. Kilambi brings two decades of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist treating athletes in all levels of organized sports, as well as non-athletes that experience pain or injury in everyday life. He loves living in the area he grew up in and caring for the wonderful people of the Northwest Arkansas region.
Dr. Kilambi's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Navin R. Kilambi, M.D., is a Fayetteville native and alumnus of Fayetteville High School (valedictorian) and the University of Arkansas (summa cum laude) with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering.
He completed his medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock (Alpha Omega Alpha, highest honors).
He then served in the U.S. Navy on ships and hospitals and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery in Naval Medical Center San Diego. He concluded his Navy service as a staff orthopaedic surgeon in San Diego with attachment to USNS Mercy Hospital Ship.
Dr. Kilambi did his fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at the prestigious Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center where he cared for a variety of patients and injuries including athletes from high schools through the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy - Residency
- Naval Medical Center San Diego
Orthopaedic Surgery - Medical School
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Alpha Omega Alpha, Highest Honors - Undergraduate Education
- University of Arkansas
Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Orthopaedic Surgery
Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — Sports Medicine Evaluation Subcommittee
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Southern Medical Association
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Arkansas Medical Society
Dr. Kilambi's Research
Dr. Kilambi has published multiple articles regarding Orthopaedic Surgery, including research on early post‐traumatic osteoarthritis‐like changes following the rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He also served as a contributing editor for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Sports Medicine Evaluation publications.
Locations Where Dr. Kilambi Practices

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Fayetteville , Primary Location
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-966-4491
New and Returning Patients

Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell
507 W. Monroe Ave.
Suite A
Lowell, AR 72745
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-7030
New and Returning Patients

Arkansas Children’s Northwest
2601 S. Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-3485
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Plan of additional care was addressed.
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Mar 27, 2025Comment
Dr. Kilambi was so professional, warm, and courteous. I've already recommended him to anyone who will listen to me. I'm so glad I found him.
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Mar 11, 2025Comment
DR didn't give me a prognosis, what can be done to fix my ankle, can Dr call me?
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Feb 24, 2025Comment
Excellent in all areas
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Jan 17, 2025Comment
They explained my problem in a way that I could understand all that was happening and why!
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Jan 16, 2025Comment
I will recommend this Orthopedic clinic and staff to anyone who needs this type of medical service.
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Jan 16, 2025Comment
Appreciated Dr Kilambi's considerate and professional approach.
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Jan 06, 2025Comment
I learned of all the different options and was not pressured to make any immediate decisions.
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Dec 31, 2024Comment
I never rate anyone very good, on any survey. Great staff.
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Dec 12, 2024Comment
Highly recommend!
Date
Dec 10, 2024