Michael Okoli, MD

Fellowship Trained Elbow, Hand & Wrist and Shoulder Specialist

Michael Okoli, MD

About Dr. Okoli

Dr. Michael Okoli is a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in injuries and disorders of the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow. He has interests in minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery, shoulder injuries, nerve injuries, arthritis, Dupuytren’s contracture and all fractures of the upper extremity, in addition to general orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Okoli completed his bachelor’s degree in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. He returned to Philadelphia, PA, to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. His surgical training culminated in a fellowship in hand, microvascular and upper extremity surgery at SUNY Stony Brook Hospital in Long Island, NY.

Dr. Okoli has several peer-reviewed research publications, podium presentations at national orthopedic surgery conferences, and multiple book chapters in the orthopedic literature. He is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association of Hand Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.He earned is American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Board Certification in 2024.

When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Okoli enjoys learning do-it-yourself projects, fitness, art, and spending time with his family.

Experience & Resources

Board Certifications

  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)

Affiliations

  • Everett Road Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • OrthoNY Surgical Suites
  • Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • St. Peter’s Hospital
  • Samaritan Hospital
  • Ellis Hospital
  • Saratoga Hospital

Dr. Okoli’s Reviews

5

Dr. Okoli was friendly, he listened to my problem and gave a solution. Professional and experienced. Would highly recommend.

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Fran Messemer

April 3rd 2026

5
Dr. Okoli was friendly, he listened to my problem and gave a solution. Professional and experienced. Would highly recommend.
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Fran Messemer

April 3rd 2026

5

I have never had a bad experience in all the years I’ve been going there. Dr Okoli was very kind and professional. Help my painful hand . Thank you

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Kristine Schermerhorn

March 24th 2026

5
I have never had a bad experience in all the years I’ve been going there. Dr Okoli was very kind and professional. Help my painful hand . Thank you
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Kristine Schermerhorn

March 24th 2026

5

Found Dr Okoli to be well versed with my particular issues and his thorough planning. He carefully explained a treatment plan which I found comfortable. I highly recommend him.

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Cheryl Miller

March 24th 2026

5
Found Dr Okoli to be well versed with my particular issues and his thorough planning. He carefully explained a treatment plan which I found comfortable. I highly recommend him.
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Cheryl Miller

March 24th 2026

5

Dr. Okoli was an absolute pleasure to work with!!! I’d recommend him in an instant.

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Laqueta Jones

March 6th 2026

5
Dr. Okoli was an absolute pleasure to work with!!! I’d recommend him in an instant.
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Laqueta Jones

March 6th 2026

5

Listens and is helpful.

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Karen Martin

March 6th 2026

5
Listens and is helpful.
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Karen Martin

March 6th 2026

5

My Doctor was very personable. Made me feel at ease

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Diane Cash

March 5th 2026

5
My Doctor was very personable. Made me feel at ease
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Diane Cash

March 5th 2026

5

Doctor and staff were professional, helpful and pleasant.

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Doug Whittet

March 5th 2026

5
Doctor and staff were professional, helpful and pleasant.
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Doug Whittet

March 5th 2026

5

Great experience with Dr Okoli he was very through and informative.

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Theresa Conroy

March 4th 2026

5
Great experience with Dr Okoli he was very through and informative.
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Theresa Conroy

March 4th 2026

5

Dr Okoli and his team have a great personable bedside demeanor and are great at relaying how they plan to perform the surgery! It’s been a great experience on my right wrist …

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Brendan Barrett

March 4th 2026

5
Dr Okoli and his team have a great personable bedside demeanor and are great at relaying how they plan to perform the surgery! It’s been a great experience on my right wrist carpal tunnel surgery!
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Brendan Barrett

March 4th 2026

5

Everyone was very helpful and kind. Dr. Okoli took the time to explain my fracture and the plan of care. I left feeling informed and less stressed. 1st broken bone in 56 …

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Tammy Dishong Willsey

March 3rd 2026

5
Everyone was very helpful and kind. Dr. Okoli took the time to explain my fracture and the plan of care. I left feeling informed and less stressed. 1st broken bone in 56 years ~ pink cast.… lesson – maybe don’t check the mail at night when you have a long dark driveway! Yikes
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Tammy Dishong Willsey

March 3rd 2026

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