Nakul V Karkare MD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Orthopaedic surgeon

2500 Nesconset HighwayUnit # 10DStony Brook, NY 11790
Phone+1 631-981-2663
Fax+1 212-203-9223

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Summary

Dr. Karkare's main practice interests are primary and revision knee and hip replacement. He performs hip replacement surgery utilizing an anterior approach that allows the surgery to be performed in a muscle sparing manner. He also specializes in fracture care and limb reconstruction. Dr. Nakul Karkare is one the few orthopedic surgeons in the country trained in metabolic bone disorders that include osteoporosis.

2016 Interview with Dr. Nakul Karkare

I was a guest doctor of New Yorks Catholic Health Services a couple of weeks ago, talking about hip & knee replacement surgery. This is the segment with my inte

Education & Training

Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2006 - 2007
Dr P Deshmukh Mem Medicine Coll, Amravati UniversityClass of 1997

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2008 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2012 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2012 - 2021
KY State Medical License 2011 - 2013
MI State Medical License 2005 - 2012

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ZHOpenEMR, Z&H Health Care Solutions, LLC, 2015-2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification BlueEHS, Z&H Health Care Solutions, LLC, 2015-2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Anatomical considerations of the internal iliac artery in association with the ilioinguinal approach for anterior acetabular fracture fixation
Nakul Karkare, Richard A. Yeasting, Nabil A. Ebraheim, Norman Espinosa, Max J. Scheyerer
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 2011-02-01
31 citations
Cell count and differential of aspirated fluid in the diagnosis of infection at the site of total knee arthroplasty.
Peter G Elsissy, W Tait Stevens, Brandon Ellsworth, Nakul Karkare
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2010-05-01
7 citations
Use of a 30-degree external rotation view for posteromedial tubercle fractures of the talus.
Nabil A. Ebraheim, Nakul Karkare, Daniel Gehling, Jiayong Liu, David Ervin
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2007-09-01

Journal Articles

Synthesis and Characterization of a bone substitute material
Karkare, N, Walker, J., Michtich, A., Du, A. J.,. and Saha, S, International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices
History of devices for radiological evaluation of osteoporosis
Karkare, N. and Saha, S, International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices
Devices for evaluation of Osteoporosis
Karkare, N. and Saha, S, International Journal of Medical Implants and Devices

Books/Book Chapters

21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments.
Chapter: Stress Relaxation Behavior of Wrist Ligaments: A Cadaveric Study.
Page 357 - 358Rectenwald, J., Karkare, N., Thiebaud, J., Murray, P. and Saha. SMedical and Engineering Publishers, Inc.2002
21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments.
Chapter: New Methods for Improved Bone-PMMA Interfacial Shear Strength: A Biomechanical Study.
Karkare, N. and Saha, S.Medical and Engineering Publishers, Inc.2002
21st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. Biomedical Engineering: Recent Developments.
Chapter: A Versatile Multiaxial Unicortical External Fixator.
Page 169 - 170Karkare, N. and Saha, SMedical and Engineering Publishers, Inc.2002

Abstracts/Posters

Hypovitaminosis D in Patients Scheduled to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery: A single center analysis.
L. Bogunovic, N. Karkare, J. M. Lane, AAOS Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV., 2/25/2009
The Safe Zone for Percutaneous Extrapedicular Surgical Approach to the Lumbar Spine.
N. Karkare, A. Steever, L. Bogunovic, R. Parker, P. O'Loughlin, J. M. Lane, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada., 9/12/2008
Characterization of the Osteotomy Callus Using Fourier Transfer Infrared (FTIR) Imaging in a Rabbit Ulnar Model.
L. Bogunovic, L. Shindle, J. Virbalas, B. Beamer, N. Karkare, J. Nguyen, J. M. Lane, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) 30th Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada., 9/12/2008

Press Mentions

Robots Make Long-Lasting Hip, Knee Replacement A Possibility for Young PatientsOctober 11th, 2016
Health Beat: Avoiding the Pain of Hip DislocationAugust 29th, 2016
Hip Replacement Improved with New Robotic Surgery Techniques Says NYC Orthopedic SurgeonMarch 1st, 2016

Professional Memberships

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
Medical Board of Trustees
North America Musculoskeletal Trauma Faculty
AO
Sigma–Xi Organization (2002)
Nominated Member
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Member
Cambridge Whos Who registry among Executives and professionals in the field of Education and Research (2009)
Invited Member