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Opeyemi E. Lamikanra, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
Speaker & Mentor

Opeyemi E. Lamikanra, MD is a double board certified surgeon specializing in both orthopedics and hand surgery. She has been fellowship trained to treat common hand conditions as well as complex, detailed injuries. Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, ganglion cyst, dupuytren’s disease, and arthritis are the most common conditions. Her extra training allows her to provide high level skilled care of tendon, nerve and bone injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow, including microvascular surgery. She emphasizes collaborative care with the patient and has been recognized for her All-star care experience.

Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Dr. Lamikanra attended Duke University for her undergraduate studies where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and minors in African & African American Studies and Chemistry. She then spent a year as a clinical research assistant at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City before enrolling at Morehouse School of Medicine. During her medical studies, she was inducted in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society and graduated with magna cum laude honors. Her Ivy League orthopedic residency training was completed at Yale New Haven hospital followed by hand surgery training at University of Miami Hospital. She returned to Atlanta to make it her home and has practiced orthopedic hand surgery in the area since 2016.

Dr. Lamikanra is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and has presented at their national and international conferences. She has also performed volunteer surgery for them internationally, and currently serves on their Young Leadership Steering Committee.

 
  • Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Fellow | 08/2015-07/2016
    Jackson Memorial Hospital | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine– Miami, FL
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Resident | 06/2010-06/2015
    Yale University School of Medicine- New Haven, CT
  • Doctorate of Medicine | 06/2006-05/2010
    Morehouse School of Medicine- Atlanta, GA
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology | 08/2001-05/2005
    Duke University- Durham, NC
    Minors: Chemistry and African & African-American Studies
Professional Experience
  • Cura Hand Surgery & Orthopedics
    Founder, Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgeon
    Sandy Springs, GASummer 2025
  • Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgeon
    Pool Provider
    The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, Inc
    2400 Mt Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236    01/2025 - present
  • Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgeon
    Regenerative Orthopaedics & Spine Institute (ROSI)
    135 North Park Place, Suite 101 Stockbridge, GA 30281     11/2023 – 01/2025
  • Orthopedic Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgeon
    The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, Inc
    2400 Mt Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236    08/2016 - 10/2023
  • Clinical Research Assistant- Hospital for Special Surgery
    Mentor: Scott A. Rodeo, MD06/2005 - 06/2006
Certifications
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Subspecialty Certificate | 08/2019 - Present
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification | 07/2018 - Present
Honors & Awards
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). 2024-present
  • Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor. Hand Surgery. July 2024 and July 2025
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, Morehouse School of Medicine (2022 - present)
  • Magna Cum Laude, Morehouse School of Medicine (2010)
  • Presidential Leadership Award, Morehouse School of Medicine (2010)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Morehouse School of Medicine (2009)
  • Marjorie McCoy Smith Endowment Scholarship, Morehouse School of Medicine (2008)
  • Morehouse Merit Scholarship, Morehouse School of Medicine (2007)
Publications

Media:

  • "I'm a Doctor and Even I Missed This Pregnancy Warning Sign" Lamikanra, O. Elle Magazine Online. Apr 2024.
  • Finding Balance as an Orthopedic Surgeon. Healthy Careers Podcast by Maddie Traylor. Published August 2, 2024

Newsletter Article:

  • Lamikanra, O. Stepping on the Hose. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Perspectives Newsletter. August 2022.

Journal Articles:

  • Halim A, Lamikanra O, Sutton, K. 5 Points Series. Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing the Woman Warrior. American Journal of Orthopaedics. 2015; 45 (1):12-15.

Book Chapters:

  • Dodds S, Lamikanra O. Hand Infections. In: Trumble T, Rayan G, Baratz M. Principles of Hand Surgery and Therapy, 3rd edition. Saunders, 2017.
  • Blaine T, Lamikanra O, Tomaszewski P, Yacob A. Medial Elbow Pain. In: Antuña S and Barco R, eds. Essentials in Elbow Surgery: A Comprehensive Approach to Common Elbow Disorders. Springer, 2014.

Posters:

Lamikanra O, Tate V, Swigart C Volar plating of Distal Radius Fractures without the Use of Tourniquet. E-poster. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Conference 2015

Presentations
  • “Being a New Parent and a Surgeon”, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Minneapolis, MN. (09/2024)
  • Common Hand Conditions in Diabetics, Your Diabetic Healthcare Virtual Expo 2024. (06/2024)
  • Common Hand Conditions, Walk with a Doc, East Cobb Park. (06/2024)
  • Nerve Repair and Recovery, Georgia Hand & Upper Extremity Special Interest Group General Body Meeting. (05/2024)
  • Orthopedic Conditions in the Senior Population, Atlanta Medical Association General Body Meeting, Atlanta, GA. (02/2024)
  • “Being a New Parent and a Surgeon”, Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Toronto, ON. (07/10/2023)
  • Upper Extremity Splinting and Casting, Georgia State Association of Orthopaedic Technologists. (10/2019)
  • Acute Hand Conditions, ACC Monthly Meeting. (08/2017)
  • Annual Talk on Careers in Orthopaedic Surgery, Morehouse School of Medicine Careers in Medicine. (2017-2022)
  • Physician Assistant Lectures on Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. (2016-2022)
  • The Use of Tourniquets in Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures, Yale Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation Disputation Presentations. (2015)
  • Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures without the Use of a Tourniquet, Massachusetts General Hospital Annual Smith Day Conference. (2015)
Leadership & Activities

Atlanta Medical Association Membership Co-Chair (2024- present)

  • Responsible for increasing membership through events and social media.

ASSH Young Members Steering Committee Member (2022 - Present)

  • Committee member of group and presenter on behalf of the group at the annual meeting.

JRGOS/RJOS/AALOS Mock Orthopedic Surgery Oral Boards Examiner (06/23/2023)

  • Served as an examiner for students preparing to take ABOS Part 2 Oral Boards.

Morehouse School of Medicine Program (2019 - 2023)

  • Established a visiting Morehouse School of Medicine student rotation with the department of Orthopedic Surgery at TSPMG.
  • Volunteering with the MSM Orthopaedic Interest Group.

Shared Success Mentor (TSPMG) (2022 - 2023)

  • Mentor to another TSPMG physician from a different department.

RadTac Steering Committee (TSPMG) (2017 - 2023)

  • Orthopedic Surgery Liaison: Evaluate radiology utilization in the orthopedic department and implement changes.

Haiti Touching Hands Project Fellowship Award (10/2016)

  • American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand medical mission.

Health and Educational Relief Organization (H.E.R.O) (08/2016)

  • Volunteer surgeon for medical mission to Georgetown, Guyana.

Yale Minority Housestaff Organization, Co-Founder (2012-2015)

  • Founded a minority group at Yale-New Haven Hospital to encourage community service, mentorship, and social interaction.
  • Organized health fair partnerships, medical student teaching sessions, and fundraising.
  • Seger, S. Group Promotes Membership, Networking for Minority Residents. Psychiatry@Yale E-Newsletter. February 19, 2013.

Yale Residency Website Liaison (2011-2015)

  • Redesigned the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation Education Section and included resident photos.

Student National Medical Association (2008-2012)

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital Resident Recruiter at Annual Residency Fair. Chapter President at Morehouse School of Medicine (2008).

Honduras Medical Mission Trip (2007)

  • Team member of medical trip to Langue, Honduras.
Memberships & Affiliations
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Morehouse School of Medicine Alumni Society
  • Atlanta Medical Association
Languages
  • English, Basic Spanish

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