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 Elite provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. 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 36 articles in the study of Hip Replacement.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Savya Thakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Savya Thakkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Savya Thakkar by calling their office at 443-997-2663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Savya Thakkar a top-rated expert for Knee Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Savya Thakkar is classified as an Elite expert for Knee Replacement, 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 Thakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Savya Thakkar is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, and Osteonecrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Savya Thakkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Savya Thakkar has published 130 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knee Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Savya Thakkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Savya Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Savya 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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- Elite
- 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.
- TenotomyDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
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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.
- EndoscopyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Flat FeetDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Fractured SpineDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.