Summary

Dr. Okechukwu Nwoko was born in Queens, NY. He is a fellowship trained hand and upper extremity surgeon with interests in fractures, joint and ligament reconstructions, as well as nerve injuries of the upper extremity. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery from Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nwoko has presented research on annular ligament reconstruction of the elbow, surgical treatments of the upper extremities in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and shoulder function in birth brachial plexopathy. He has also presented locally on the management of forearm injuries as well as rheumatoid arthritis of the hand. He has special interests in fractures, joint and ligament reconstructions, as well as nerve injures of the upper extremity. In his spare time Dr. Nwoko enjoys soccer, bicycling, and hiking.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 21 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 11 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Okechukwu Emeka Nwoko has 11 locations

Wake Orthopaedics New Bern

3009 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wakemed Childrens Hospital

3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610

Wake Orthopedics

222 Ashville Ave Ste 20Cary, NC 27518
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wake Orthopedics

400 U.S. Highway 70 East, Suite 100Garner, NC 27529
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wake Orthopedics

10010 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 11Raleigh, NC 27614

Wakemed North Family And Womens Hospital

10000 Falls Of Neuse RdRaleigh, NC 27614

Capital City Surgery Center

23 SUNNYBROOK RD STE 100RALEIGH, NC 27610
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wake Orthopaedics

110 KILDAIRE PARK DR STE 106CARY, NC 27518
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wake Orthopaedics

10010 FALLS OF NEUSE RD STE 011RALEIGH, NC 27614
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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21 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Raleigh , NCRaleigh , NCRaleigh , NCRaleigh , NC
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Okechukwu Emeka Nwoko

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • South Florida Community Care Network
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Okechukwu Emeka Nwoko has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Okechukwu Emeka Nwoko has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Arm Fracture (Humeral Fractures)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Elbow Fracture (Ulna Fractures)
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Nerve Compression Syndrome (Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes)
  • Elbow Neuropathy (Ulnar Neuropathies)
  • Hand Deformities
  • Hand Injuries
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Wrist Fracture (Colles Fracture)
  • Wrist Fracture (Radius Fractures)
  • Wrist Injury

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 2005

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Dr. Okechukwu Nwoko speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Okechukwu Nwoko's office is located at 3009 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27610.

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