Obi OsujiMD

Obi Osuji, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee conditions. He is profoundly skilled in performing surgical procedures aimed at repairing and reconstructing joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons that have been damaged or affected by injury or degeneration. Dr. Osuji is skilled in minimally invasive total joint surgery, partial knee replacements, and robotic surgery, with a focus on articular cartilage restoration and regenerative medicine, including stem cell treatment. His expertise also extends to diagnosing and treating sports injuries.

Dr. Osuji emphasizes clear and open communication with his patients, guiding them through their treatment options and ensuring they are actively involved in every step of their medical or surgical care. His goal is to select treatment options that minimize pain while restoring function and returning patients to their active lifestyles. He is dedicated to providing thoughtful, patient-centered, and evidence-based orthopedic care.

Mesquite, Tx

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Professional Philosophy

Specializing in restoring normal activity to both young and older patients, Dr. Osuji employs state-of-the-art techniques that facilitate rapid recovery and optimal outcomes after total joint replacement surgery. His approach is patient-centered and honest, emphasizing the importance of exhausting non-surgical treatment modalities before considering surgery. By actively listening to patients and educating them about their conditions, he crafts individualized treatment plans that help them achieve their goals.

Educational Background

Dr. Osuji completed his undergraduate education with a B.S. in Biochemistry, graduating summa cum laude from the City University of New York, Midtown Manhattan. He completed his medical degree at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Following his orthopedic surgery residency at Howard University in Washington, D.C., he advanced his expertise through a fellowship in total joint reconstruction at Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Greenville, South Carolina.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Osuji is board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and holds specialty fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS) and a member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS). Additionally, he is a member of the Texas Medical Association.

Background and Personal Philosophy

Growing up in Nigeria, Dr. Osuji was deeply influenced by his parents, both distinguished educators who fostered a lifelong passion for learning and improvement in him and his siblings. They instilled in him the importance of treating others with dignity and respect, values that underpin his personal and professional philosophy. Striving to bring his experience and continuous learning to each patient encounter, he delivers the same level of care he would want for a family member.

Medical Training and Inspiration

Dr. Osuji's journey into Orthopedics began during medical school when he participated in a rotation with an Orthopaedic hand surgeon. The surgeon's focus on thorough preparation and deep understanding of surgical anatomy and indications for surgery fascinated Dr. Osuji and left a lasting impression. Throughout his career, Dr. Osuji has been fortunate to learn from many esteemed Orthopaedic surgeons who have generously shared their knowledge, shaping him into the surgeon he is today.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Osuji has expertise in treating a variety of conditions, including knee joint injuries, hip replacements, rotator cuff injuries, and more. He is dedicated to helping patients with traumatic injuries, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal issues that can cause debilitating pain, decreased mobility, and reduced quality of life.

Professional Affiliations

Board Certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Specialty fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Total Joint Replacement
Fellow of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
Member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Member of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS)

Educational Background

B.S. in Biochemistry (Summa Cum Laude) – City University of New York, Midtown Manhattan
M.D. – Stanford University, Stanford, California
Orthopedic Surgery Residency – Howard University, Washington, DC
Fellowship in Total Joint Reconstruction – Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville, South Carolina