John Louis-Ugbo, MD
John Louis-Ugbo, MD, is assistant professor of orthopedic surgery. He started practicing at Emory in 2010.
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Achilles tendon injury
- Ankle ligament injuries
- Bunions
- Complex deformity
- Diabetic foot
- Foot and ankle reconstruction
- Foot arthritis
- Hammertoes
- High arch feet
- Painful flat feet
- Foot fractures
What Makes Dr. Louis-Ugbo a Standout
Dr. Louis-Ugbo specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction and trauma and deformity correction. He is an accomplished research scientist with multiple publications in the most prestigious orthopedic journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint surgery and Spine. He loves teaching and has won many teaching awards, including the Dean's Award and teacher of the year on multiple occasions at Emory University School of Medicine.
The Road to Emory: Education
- Medical School: University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria 1991
- Internships: Orthopedic Surgery in Nigeria, India, and Malaysia
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 2009
- Fellowship: Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI 2010
Personal
Dr Louis-Ugbo is married with four lovely children. He loves teaching and charity work with local church groups.
