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.
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Watch the VideoDr. 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
Arkansas Children’s Northwest
2601 S. Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-3485
New and Returning Patients
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Bentonville
609 SW 8th St.
Blume
Suite 900
Bentonville, AR 72712
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-7030
New and Returning Patients
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Clinic in Lowell
507 West Monroe Avenue
Lowell, AR 72745
- Appointment Phone Number
- 479-334-7030
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Great
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Sep 25, 2025Comment
Thorough visit by the doctor. He gave me plenty of time and was excellent at explaining things.
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Sep 02, 2025Comment
Dr KILAMBI spent a lot of time with me and patiently explained my options He provided me a list of recommendations to help me.
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Aug 31, 2025Comment
Very informed and helpful
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Aug 23, 2025Comment
I had by far the worst experience I've ever had at a doctors office with Dr Kilambi. He showed no concern for what was actually wrong with my knee and came in the room immediately blaming it on my weight. I never even stepped on a scale in the office so no one knew my actual weight. I expressed that I heard a loud pop in my knee and it was never even addressed. I will NEVER be recommending this doctor to anyone. No man should ever tell a woman she is "obese" without even knowing their weight. Very unprofessional. I was very disappointed in my experience here.
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Aug 21, 2025Comment
Dr Kilambi is a great doctor. He listens and is very knowledgeable.
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Aug 21, 2025Comment
Given two possibilities
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Aug 20, 2025Comment
Dr was very thorough and explained situation very well.
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Aug 12, 2025Comment
The physician listened closely and answered all my questions. He had also reviewed my history and was well aware of everything prior to my visit.
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Aug 10, 2025Comment
Dr. Kilambi was nice but didn't really listen to what had happened. He seemed to already have his mind made up when he came into the room.
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Aug 09, 2025