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Navin R. Kilambi, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Fayetteville
201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 966-4491
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.7 out of 5
43 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
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Navin R. Kilambi, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Kilambi

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

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 is a Fayetteville native and alumnus of Fayetteville High School (Valedictorian) and the University of Arkansas (Summa Cum Laude-highest honors) 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 hospital 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.

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 that he grew up in and caring for the wonderful people of the Northwest Arkansas region.

Dr. Kilambi's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Orthopaedic Surgery
Assistant Professor

Education

Fellowship
Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Residency
Naval Medical Center San Diego
Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Alpha Omega Alpha - Highest Honors Graduate
Undergraduate Education
University of Arkansas
Chemical Engineering - Summa Cum Laude - Highest Honors Graduate

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.

Conditions Treated

UAMS providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • ACL Tears
  • Ankle Injuries
  • Ankle Pain
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Arthritis of the Hip
  • Arthritis of the Knee
  • Arthritis of the Shoulder
  • Back Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Foot Injuries
  • Foot Pain
  • Fractures
  • Hip Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Labral Tears
  • Ligament Injuries
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Muscle Pain
  • Neck and Back Injuries
  • Neck Pain
  • Orthopaedic Injuries
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Wrist Injuries

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
  • Knee ligament reconstruction
  • Meniscal Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Nerve Decompression
  • Orthopaedic Therapy
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Sports Therapy
  • Tendon Repair
  • Tennis Elbow Release

Dr. Kilambi's Areas of Expertise

Orthopedic surgeon working on female patient

Orthopaedics

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Sports Medicine (Part of Orthopaedics)

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Locations Where Dr. Kilambi Practices

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinic exterior

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Fayetteville , Primary Location

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 966-4491
New and Returning Patients
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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Lowell

519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 334-7030
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Explained Things Clearly
0.0 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.9 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.2 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.8 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.8 out of 5
Recommend Provider
5.0 out of 5

Overall: 4.7 out of 5

(43 Ratings, 0 Comments)

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Make an Appointment With Dr. Kilambi

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through UAMS MyChart.

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