Dr. Aleksander Mika, MD

Dr. Alek Mika is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Total Joint Replacement and Revision Surgery at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Mika provides comprehensive operative and nonoperative care for patients with hip and knee arthritis, including osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. He specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, including partial and total knee replacement.

He is trained in multiple approaches for total hip replacement, including the direct anterior and posterior-based approaches, as well as navigation-assisted and robotic-assisted total joint replacement. His clinical interests also include complex primary joint replacement, revision arthroplasty, and the management of periprosthetic fractures.

Dr Mika attended Brigham Young University before earning his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University …followed by a fellowship in adult lower extremity reconstruction at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Mika has a strong research background focused on total joint replacement. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed book chapters and articles and presented research at national meetings including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). His work has earned multiple research honors, including the AAHKS Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award.

Beyond his research, Dr. Mika has remained actively involved in orthopaedic education and outreach. He has contributed to national education through organizations such as OrthoBullets and Doximity and has been invited to speak on topics related to orthopaedic surgery, patient care, medical education, and the role of athletics in shaping a career in medicine. His commitment to service has included participating in surgical mission trips to Honduras and providing free surgical care through Orthopaedic Outreach Day.

Dr. Mika is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care to patients with hip and knee conditions, with the goal of helping them reduce pain, restore function, and return to an active lifestyle.