Dr. Azam Badar Khan
Knee Replacement Surgeon
Aster Hospital, Mankhool
Experience: Over 25 years
Dr. Azam Badar Khan - widely known as “Dr. Knee” is a leading knee specialist in Dubai with over 25 years of international surgical experience. He is renowned for pioneering robotic knee replacement, custom knee implants, and cutting-edge PRP and stem-cell therapies for osteoarthritis. Trained at prestigious institutions like Cornell University (USA) and Vreden Institute (Russia), Dr. Azam brings world-class expertise in ACL surgery, arthroscopic procedures, and complex joint preservation techniques.
He is the founder of the global “Let’s Walk Again” initiative, organizing free knee surgery camps across the UAE, India, and Africa, making a profound impact on thousands of lives. A frequent keynote speaker and respected educator, he launched the world’s first Knee Awareness Roadshow in Dubai, promoting early intervention and holistic knee care.
Dr. Azam's practice blends advanced orthopedic science with compassionate, patient-first care - making him one of the most trusted names in knee replacement and regenerative joint therapies in the UAE and beyond.
Orthopaedics
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Education +
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)
DOH License Grade +
Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Type of Physician +
Full time
Credentials +
- MBBS, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, India
- MS in Orthopaedics, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India
- Fellow, Pelvis & Acetabulum – Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell University, USA
- Fellow, Arthroplasty (Total Knee & Hip Replacement) – R. R. Vreden Institute, St Petersburg, Russia
- Member of AAOS, IOA, DOA, European Federation of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Professional Associations +
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Delhi Orthopaedic Association (DOA)
- European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Research & Publications +
Authored multiple books and indexed journal articles; frequent keynote speaker at major conferences:
- Indian Orthopaedic Association
- International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
- Vreden Scientific‑Practical Conference, Russia
Awards & Recognitions +
- Global acclaim as "Dr Knee" for pioneering knee care
- Leadership in community initiatives ("Let’s Walk Again") and environmental efforts
Professional Experience +
- Specialist Orthopaedics – Aster Hospital, Mankhool
- Specialist Orthopaedics – Prime Hospital, Medcare, International Modern, Burjeel Hospitals
- Specialist, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital
- Senior Registrar – Trauma & Orthopaedics, Rashid Hospital, Dubai
- Senior Resident / Specialist – Orthonova (New Delhi), Navjeevan Clinic (Bihar), Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences
- Registrar, Orthopaedics – Mumbai Peripheral Municipal Hospital & Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
- House Surgeon, Central Institute Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
- Resident, Sir Sunderlal Hospital, BHU Varanasi
Clinical Expertise & Services +
- Total & robotic/custom knee replacements
- ACL reconstruction
- Arthroscopy, meniscus repair
- Treatment of post‑traumatic arthritis, deformed knees, rheumatoid arthritis
- PRP injections