Overview
Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar, M.D., is a hip and knee reconstructive surgeon serving patients in the Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., metro areas. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including partial and total hip and knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement and complex revisions after previous joint replacement. Dr. Thakkar uses computer and robotic-assisted techniques for these procedures to provide cutting-edge care to patients with hip and knee arthritis. Currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Thakkar completed his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and stayed for his residency with the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was the first recipient of the Ronald P. Byank leadership award as a chief resident. He continued his training as a knee arthritis and traumatology fellow in Switzerland, followed by an adult reconstruction fellowship in New York. He then pursued the prestigious European Knee Society traveling fellowship focusing on advanced surgical techniques in the management of arthritis. Dr. Thakkar’s research interests include technological advances in the treatment of arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, the economic impact of arthritis and the optimization of hospital protocols for arthritis management. He is also interested in exploring same-day joint replacement surgery to help patients minimize time in the hospital and maximize return to function. Dr. Thakkar is the chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.
Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 130 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Tendinitis.
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Locations
Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044
1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Aligned Orthopedic Partners
Sridhar Durbhakula is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Durbhakula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
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Since 1986, Dr. Bieber has been practicing orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Bieber is interested in all areas of orthopaedics, with special interest in reconstruction, trauma, arthroscopy, and sports medicine of the upper extremity, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Bieber is a consultant for hand and upper extremity surgery at the National Institutes of Health. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chairman of the Medical Staff at Suburban Hospital and as President of the Washington Orthopaedic Society. Visit Dr. Bieber's website and OrthoBethesda.com for more information. Dr. Bieber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Trigger Thumb.
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Dr. Andre Gazdag, a graduate of the University of California, Davis and Duke University Medical School, is a trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle, including those related to rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and trauma. Dr. Gazdag has particular clinical interest in treating sports-related foot and ankle injuries, and has substantial experience performing arthroscopic ankle surgery. See more information about Dr. Gazdag at www.OrthoBethesda.com. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Ask the Expert: Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries (09/30/2014). Lectures & Presentations Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries, http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/about_the_hospital/news_publications/ask_the_expert/foot_ankle_injuries_prevention.html, 1/1/14. Dr. Gazdag is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tenosynovitis.
Areas of Expertise
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Thakkar isElite. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Thakkar isElite. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Osteonecrosis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoporosis.
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- ArthritisDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteotomyDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- BursitisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- EndoscopyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Flat FeetDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Fractured SpineDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.