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
Overview
- 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 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.
Dr. Kilambi's Areas of Expertise
Locations Where Dr. Kilambi Practices

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

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Lowell
519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
- Appointment Phone Number
- (479) 334-7030
New and Returning Patients