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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Thakkar is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Savya C. Thakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Savya C. Thakkar?
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Is Dr. Savya C. Thakkar a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Savya C. Thakkar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Savya C. Thakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Savya C. Thakkar is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Savya C. Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Savya C. Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
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- Acute PainDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- BursitisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- TendinitisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.