Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

800 Fair Park Blvd Little Rock AR, 72204
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About

Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Onyekwelu specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Onyekwelu tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Harvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program 2020

University of Arkansas MBA Candidate 2024

American University of Antigua (AUA), College of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (Honors) 2010

Temple University, College of Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Biology 2004

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Board of Directors, Orthoarkansas 2022 - Present
  • Partner, Orthoarkansas 2021 - Present

Awards

  • Orthopaedic Research Award, University of Louisville - 1st place 2015  
  • Orthopaedic Research Award, University of Louisville - 1st place 2016  
  • NIH, Ruth L. Kirschstein T32 MSK Fellowship Award 2010  
  • Excellence in Research Award 2010  
  • Fischer Owen Orthopaedic Research Day Award - 1 st runner up 2016  
  • Highest Honors in Clinical Sciences 2010  
  • National Science Foundation (AMP) Scholarship Award 2002  
  • National Science Foundation (AMP) Scholarship Award 2003  

Professional Memberships

  • North American Spine Society  
  • Mid America Orthopaedic Association  
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

Fellowships

  • Twin Cities Spine Center Orthopaedic Spine Surgery  2019
  • NYU Langone Orthopaedic Hospital Post-doctoral Research  2012

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Volunteer in Accra Ghana, Foundation of Orthopaedics and Complex Spine - 2009 Judge: New York City Science and Engineering Fair - 2009 Student Volunteer: Nigerian Healthcare Foundation - 2004

Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD's Practice location

Orthoarkansas

800 Fair Park Blvd -
Little Rock, AR 72204
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