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Nakul Karkare, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Stony Brook, NY, Mather Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Stony Brook, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Orthopaedic surgeon

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2024
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2012 - 2021
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2005 - 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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Books/Book Chapters

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
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Press Mentions

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

  • Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Medical Board of Trustees
  • North America Musculoskeletal Trauma Faculty
    AO
  • Sigma–Xi Organization (2002)
    Nominated Member
  • Member
  • Cambridge Whos Who registry among Executives and professionals in the field of Education and Research (2009)
    Invited Member
  • American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) (2007)
    Member
  • The International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (2006)
    Member
  • Orthopedic Research Society (a) (2005)
    Member
  • International Cartilage Repair Society (2005)
    Member
  • Council of Science Editors (2005)
    Member
  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International (2005)
    Member
  • ASTM subcommittee F04- Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices (2005)
    Member
  • ASTM subcommittee F04.05- Computer Assisted Surgical Systems (2005)
    Member
  • ASTM subcommittee F04.22-Arthroplasty (2005)
    Member
  • Member
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2005)
    Member
  • Materials Research Society (00199508) (2005)
    Member
  • International Society of Medical Implants and Devices (2002-to date)
    Member
  • The Society for Physical Regulation in Biology and Medicine (2004)
    Member
  • Biomaterials Society Alfred University Chapter, Alfred, NY, USA (2003)
    Founder and President
  • Keramos (ceramic engineering) (2003)
    Member
  • Bombay Orthopedics Association, Mumbai, India (2000)
    Member

Hospital Affiliations