Overview
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.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Contracture Deformity and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Dr. Lamikanra is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Lamikanra is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Opeyemi E. Lamikanra
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Is Dr. Opeyemi E. Lamikanra a top-rated expert for Contracture Deformity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Opeyemi E. Lamikanra is classified as an Experienced expert for Contracture Deformity, 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. Opeyemi E. Lamikanra specialize in?
While Dr. Opeyemi E. Lamikanra is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Contracture Deformity, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Opeyemi E. Lamikanra accept my insurance?
Dr. Opeyemi E. Lamikanra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-758-7493 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Lamikanra isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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