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I will be taking a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins and moving to Lagos, Nigeria, to pursue my most extensive vision. Let me elaborate … I currently work at a wonderful institution, Johns Hopkins, which has provided the platform and resources to help me develop into the physician and surgeon I am today. However, there comes a time in every man’s career AND LIFE when he has to re-evaluate what brings him the most joy and where his true north lies. That time for me is NOW, and my vision is: ✊🏿 To improve access to musculoskeletal care in lower- to middle-income countries, starting with Nigeria, where I was born and raised. → The main message ← This July, I will be taking a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins and moving to Lagos, Nigeria with my wife and kids, contributing to the positive transformation of high-quality musculoskeletal care in the region. Specifically, I will be collaborating with an established private medical institution, and within this context, I will also be starting a joint replacement fellowship. The fellowship will start by training 2 surgeons over the length of one year. → Why am I doing this? ← I chose to become an orthopaedic surgeon because my paternal grandmother had end-stage knee arthritis and couldn’t walk comfortably in the last years of her life. At that time, she did not have access to the type of care I can now provide. Unfortunately, there are still many people like my grandma who are still suffering in silence in Nigeria and other parts of the world; I truly believe that they deserve great care too! → I want to make the biggest impact possible ← 🙋🏾♂️If you are wondering how you can support the fellowship, here’s how: 🙋🏾♂️I aim to raise $100,000 ($500 from 200 people, although you can choose to give more, or less) to support the two fellows' accommodation, salaries, and other miscellaneous costs. (Any funds raised beyond the goal will be used to subsidize the care of patients who cannot afford it.) (If you choose to support this effort, you will receive a monthly update on the fellowship and a detailed accounting of how the funds are utilized.) 🌎✈️ For my fellow orthopaedic surgeons who participate in surgical mission trips, please comment below or reach out so we can collaborate. 🌎✈️ If you choose to visit us with your team and resources, we will facilitate a smooth trip for you and provide the longitudinal care necessary to deliver high-quality care to the patients you would’ve taken care of. I hope you will join me on this quest to change the world together. Thank you for your support. 🇳🇬 ♻️ Please Repost to help spread the message of this mission. This will help increase awareness, contributions, collaborations, growth… Thank you!

I will be taking a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins and moving to Lagos, Nigeria, to pursue my most extensive vision. Let me elaborate … I currently work at a wonderful institution, Johns Hopkins, which has provided the platform and resources to help me develop into the physician and surgeon I am today. However, there comes a time in every man’s career AND LIFE when he has to re-evaluate what brings him the most joy and where his true north lies. That time for me is NOW, and my vision is: ✊🏿 To improve access to musculoskeletal care in lower- to middle-income countries, starting with Nigeria, where I was born and raised. → The main message ← This July, I will be taking a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins and moving to Lagos, Nigeria with my wife and kids, contributing to the positive transformation of high-quality musculoskeletal care in the region. Specifically, I will be collaborating with an established private medical institution, and within this context, I will also be starting a joint replacement fellowship. The fellowship will start by training 2 surgeons over the length of one year. → Why am I doing this? ← I chose to become an orthopaedic surgeon because my paternal grandmother had end-stage knee arthritis and couldn’t walk comfortably in the last years of her life. At that time, she did not have access to the type of care I can now provide. Unfortunately, there are still many people like my grandma who are still suffering in silence in Nigeria and other parts of the world; I truly believe that they deserve great care too! → I want to make the biggest impact possible ← 🙋🏾♂️If you are wondering how you can support the fellowship, here’s how: 🙋🏾♂️I aim to raise $100,000 ($500 from 200 people, although you can choose to give more, or less) to support the two fellows' accommodation, salaries, and other miscellaneous costs. (Any funds raised beyond the goal will be used to subsidize the care of patients who cannot afford it.) (If you choose to support this effort, you will receive a monthly update on the fellowship and a detailed accounting of how the funds are utilized.) 🌎✈️ For my fellow orthopaedic surgeons who participate in surgical mission trips, please comment below or reach out so we can collaborate. 🌎✈️ If you choose to visit us with your team and resources, we will facilitate a smooth trip for you and provide the longitudinal care necessary to deliver high-quality care to the patients you would’ve taken care of. I hope you will join me on this quest to change the world together. Thank you for your support. 🇳🇬 ♻️ Please Repost to help spread the message of this mission. This will help increase awareness, contributions, collaborations, growth… Thank you!

I will be taking a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins and moving to Lagos, Nigeria, to pursue my most extensive vision. Let me elaborate … I currently work at a wonderful institution, Johns Hopkins, which has provided the platform and resources to help me develop into the physician and surgeon I am today. However, there comes a time in every man’s career AND LIFE when he has to re-evaluate what brings him the most joy and where his true north lies. That time for me is NOW, and my vision is: ✊🏿 To improve access to musculoskeletal care in lower- to middle-income countries, starting with Nigeria, where I was born and raised. → The main message ← This July, I will be taking a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins and moving to Lagos, Nigeria with my wife and kids, contributing to the positive transformation of high-quality musculoskeletal care in the region. Specifically, I will be collaborating with an established private medical institution, and within this context, I will also be starting a joint replacement fellowship. The fellowship will start by training 2 surgeons over the length of one year. → Why am I doing this? ← I chose to become an orthopaedic surgeon because my paternal grandmother had end-stage knee arthritis and couldn’t walk comfortably in the last years of her life. At that time, she did not have access to the type of care I can now provide. Unfortunately, there are still many people like my grandma who are still suffering in silence in Nigeria and other parts of the world; I truly believe that they deserve great care too! → I want to make the biggest impact possible ← 🙋🏾♂️If you are wondering how you can support the fellowship, here’s how: 🙋🏾♂️I aim to raise $100,000 ($500 from 200 people, although you can choose to give more, or less) to support the two fellows' accommodation, salaries, and other miscellaneous costs. (Any funds raised beyond the goal will be used to subsidize the care of patients who cannot afford it.) (If you choose to support this effort, you will receive a monthly update on the fellowship and a detailed accounting of how the funds are utilized.) 🌎✈️ For my fellow orthopaedic surgeons who participate in surgical mission trips, please comment below or reach out so we can collaborate. 🌎✈️ If you choose to visit us with your team and resources, we will facilitate a smooth trip for you and provide the longitudinal care necessary to deliver high-quality care to the patients you would’ve taken care of. I hope you will join me on this quest to change the world together. Thank you for your support. 🇳🇬 ♻️ Please Repost to help spread the message of this mission. This will help increase awareness, contributions, collaborations, growth… Thank you!

🇳🇬 Hundreds of people supported my Nigerian mission in one way or another already… While I appreciate all the kind words (I truly do), I’d like to point out that this is not just another venture to add to my portfolio. It’s a higher calling to which I have a deep conviction. But let’s start from the beginning… My journey in the US started 25 years ago. That journey has seen me go from undergrad at SUNY Plattsburgh to medical school at Howard University, orthopaedic surgery residency at NYU, and joint replacement fellowship at Rush. Over the last 11 years of my practice, I have been privileged to treat thousands of patients on three continents. After a three year stint at Jefferson Einstein in Philly, I transitioned to Johns Hopkins, an excellent institution that provided the platform and resources to grow into the physician and surgeon that I am today. The journey has been filled with many trials and triumphs; however, I consider myself extremely lucky to have had the career I have had so far. I have truly enjoyed working with some fantastic people, too numerous to count. I have gone from humble beginnings to a reasonably comfortable life that my successes in medicine and business have afforded me. BUT In the last few years, I started asking myself questions about how I wanted to impact the world, and what my true north was. Over time, that vision became increasingly clear: to improve access to musculoskeletal care in underserved countries, starting with Nigeria, where I was born and raised. I have had a chance to visit Nigeria multiple times over the last several years to provide care to patients. Still, it was difficult to truly move the needle on delivering high-quality healthcare with intermittent visits. Therefore, in July 2024, I decided to move to Lagos, Nigeria, to contribute my share to transforming the delivery of high-quality musculoskeletal care in that region. Some wondered about what possessed me to give up a rising national profile, my most recent position as the joint replacement fellowship director at Johns Hopkins, and other great opportunities to pursue this dream. I understand your concerns. I also struggled with it initially. I am not delusional about the gargantuan scale of the challenges I continue to face; and I realize this will not be easy. I am laser-focused on achieving my vision, and I would only consider this a failure if I didn’t try. It was time for me to put my money where my mouth is; and I am now walking the talk. The Nigerian patients deserve it. Patients in underserved countries throughout the world deserve it. Drop a follow. Join the journey. Let’s change the world together. ❤️ DM me if you’d like to collaborate. For consultations, please call: 07034280614 or 08128055952 Or email: contact@docmedng.com ✊🏿 ♻️ Please repost to help spread the message of the power of being grateful for the whole journey. This will help increase awareness, collaborations, growth…

🇳🇬 Hundreds of people supported my Nigerian mission in one way or another already… While I appreciate all the kind words (I truly do), I’d like to point out that this is not just another venture to add to my portfolio. It’s a higher calling to which I have a deep conviction. But let’s start from the beginning… My journey in the US started 25 years ago. That journey has seen me go from undergrad at SUNY Plattsburgh to medical school at Howard University, orthopaedic surgery residency at NYU, and joint replacement fellowship at Rush. Over the last 11 years of my practice, I have been privileged to treat thousands of patients on three continents. After a three year stint at Jefferson Einstein in Philly, I transitioned to Johns Hopkins, an excellent institution that provided the platform and resources to grow into the physician and surgeon that I am today. The journey has been filled with many trials and triumphs; however, I consider myself extremely lucky to have had the career I have had so far. I have truly enjoyed working with some fantastic people, too numerous to count. I have gone from humble beginnings to a reasonably comfortable life that my successes in medicine and business have afforded me. BUT In the last few years, I started asking myself questions about how I wanted to impact the world, and what my true north was. Over time, that vision became increasingly clear: to improve access to musculoskeletal care in underserved countries, starting with Nigeria, where I was born and raised. I have had a chance to visit Nigeria multiple times over the last several years to provide care to patients. Still, it was difficult to truly move the needle on delivering high-quality healthcare with intermittent visits. Therefore, in July 2024, I decided to move to Lagos, Nigeria, to contribute my share to transforming the delivery of high-quality musculoskeletal care in that region. Some wondered about what possessed me to give up a rising national profile, my most recent position as the joint replacement fellowship director at Johns Hopkins, and other great opportunities to pursue this dream. I understand your concerns. I also struggled with it initially. I am not delusional about the gargantuan scale of the challenges I continue to face; and I realize this will not be easy. I am laser-focused on achieving my vision, and I would only consider this a failure if I didn’t try. It was time for me to put my money where my mouth is; and I am now walking the talk. The Nigerian patients deserve it. Patients in underserved countries throughout the world deserve it. Drop a follow. Join the journey. Let’s change the world together. ❤️ DM me if you’d like to collaborate. For consultations, please call: 07034280614 or 08128055952 Or email: contact@docmedng.com ✊🏿 ♻️ Please repost to help spread the message of the power of being grateful for the whole journey. This will help increase awareness, collaborations, growth…

🇳🇬 Hundreds of people expressed gratitude for my latest announcement... While I appreciate all the kind words (I truly do), I’d like to point out that this is not just another venture to add to my portfolio. It’s a higher calling to which I have a deep conviction But let’s start from the beginning… My journey in the US started 25 years ago. That journey has seen me go from undergrad at SUNY Plattsburgh to medical school at Howard University, orthopaedic surgery residency at NYU, and joint replacement fellowship at Rush. Over the last 11 years of my practice, I have been privileged to treat thousands of patients on three continents. After a three year stint at Jefferson Einstein in Philly, I transitioned to Johns Hopkins, an excellent institution that provided the platform and resources to grow into the physician and surgeon that I am today. The journey has been filled with many trials and triumphs; however, I consider myself extremely lucky to have had the career I have had so far. I have truly enjoyed working with some fantastic people, too numerous to count. I have gone from humble beginnings to a reasonably comfortable life that my successes in medicine and business have afforded me. BUT In the last few years, I started asking myself questions about how I wanted to impact the world, and what my true north was. Over time, that vision became increasingly clear: to improve access to musculoskeletal care in underserved countries, starting with Nigeria, where I was born and raised. I have had a chance to visit Nigeria multiple times over the last several years to provide care to patients. Still, it was difficult to truly move the needle on delivering high-quality healthcare with intermittent visits. Therefore, in July 2024, I've decided to take a leave of absence from Johns Hopkins and move to Lagos, Nigeria, to contribute my share to transforming the delivery of high-quality musculoskeletal care in that region. Some may wonder what possessed me to give up a rising national profile, my most recent position as the joint replacement fellowship director at Johns Hopkins, and other great opportunities to pursue this dream. I understand your concerns. I also struggled with it initially. I am not delusional about the gargantuan scale of the challenges I am about to face; I realize this will not be easy. However, I am laser-focused on achieving my vision, and I would only consider this a failure if I didn’t try. It is time for me to put my money where my mouth is, and walk the talk. The Nigerian patients deserve it. Patients in underserved countries throughout the world deserve it. Drop a follow. Join the journey. Let’s change the world together. ❤️ ✊🏿 ♻️ Please repost to help spread the message of the power of being grateful for the whole journey. This will help increase awareness, contributions, collaborations, growth…

🇳🇬 Hundreds of people supported my Nigerian mission in one way or another already… While I appreciate all the kind words (I truly do), I’d like to point out that this is not just another venture to add to my portfolio. It’s a higher calling to which I have a deep conviction. But let’s start from the beginning… My journey in the US started 25 years ago. That journey has seen me go from undergrad at SUNY Plattsburgh to medical school at Howard University, orthopaedic surgery residency at NYU, and joint replacement fellowship at Rush. Over the last 11 years of my practice, I have been privileged to treat thousands of patients on three continents. After a three year stint at Jefferson Einstein in Philly, I transitioned to Johns Hopkins, an excellent institution that provided the platform and resources to grow into the physician and surgeon that I am today. The journey has been filled with many trials and triumphs; however, I consider myself extremely lucky to have had the career I have had so far. I have truly enjoyed working with some fantastic people, too numerous to count. I have gone from humble beginnings to a reasonably comfortable life that my successes in medicine and business have afforded me. BUT In the last few years, I started asking myself questions about how I wanted to impact the world, and what my true north was. Over time, that vision became increasingly clear: to improve access to musculoskeletal care in underserved countries, starting with Nigeria, where I was born and raised. I have had a chance to visit Nigeria multiple times over the last several years to provide care to patients. Still, it was difficult to truly move the needle on delivering high-quality healthcare with intermittent visits. Therefore, in July 2024, I decided to move to Lagos, Nigeria, to contribute my share to transforming the delivery of high-quality musculoskeletal care in that region. Some wondered about what possessed me to give up a rising national profile, my most recent position as the joint replacement fellowship director at Johns Hopkins, and other great opportunities to pursue this dream. I understand your concerns. I also struggled with it initially. I am not delusional about the gargantuan scale of the challenges I continue to face; and I realize this will not be easy. I am laser-focused on achieving my vision, and I would only consider this a failure if I didn’t try. It was time for me to put my money where my mouth is; and I am now walking the talk. The Nigerian patients deserve it. Patients in underserved countries throughout the world deserve it. Drop a follow. Join the journey. Let’s change the world together. ❤️ DM me if you’d like to collaborate. For consultations, please call: 07034280614 or 08128055952 Or email: contact@docmedng.com ✊🏿 ♻️ Please repost to help spread the message of the power of being grateful for the whole journey. This will help increase awareness, collaborations, growth…