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
Comment
Wonderful
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Apr 30, 2026Comment
Dr Kilambi was excellent and answered all questions- I wish I could rate higher
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Apr 25, 2026Comment
Dr Kilambe walked in the exam room and started talking surgery before ever even going over my MRI results with me. He actually never went over the results with me - and when I said I didn't think I needed surgery and explained my knee was not locking and pain was not an issue, only then did he shift gears and said that surgery probably would not be appropriate at this time. I asked about my torn ACL and he said, I'll get to that, and kept on with his surgery speech. But he never did. It felt demeaning and rude and I felt completely unheard by him. He was 30 minutes late, although offered no apology or appreciation for my wait and seemed in a hurry and had his own conclusion walking in the room, without including me in the decision. It was a terrible Interaction and even my [PHI] who was with me, was very disappointed in Dr Kilambe's attitude. I won't be back.
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Apr 17, 2026Comment
My experience with Dr. Kilambi and his staff has been a very positive. I have provided this clinics information to all my friends and coworkers needing an orthopedic care. Excellent team of doctors, nurses, etc.
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Apr 11, 2026Comment
Dr. Kilambi was finally a Dr. That explained and even drew out what was going on with my knee. Exceptional!!!
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Feb 26, 2026Comment
Dr. Navin Kilambi was very thorough in his explanation of what he saw on the MRI of my knee. He communicated the details of surgery very well. He made me feel comfortable and at ease with the decision to have surgery.
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Feb 03, 2026Comment
We are in the diagnostic stage I feel good up to this point about the level of service Fully satisfied
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Jan 30, 2026Comment
Stafff and Drs are excellent
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Jan 21, 2026Comment
The doctor was very thorough and explained everything well. Doctors notes were available for me to review in the portal same day. I was very impressed.
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Jan 15, 2026Comment
Best
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Jan 15, 2026