Kelechi Okoroha, M.D.
Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Minneapolis, MN

Education
Undergraduate Studies
Xavier University – New Orleans, LA
Medical School
Howard University College Of Medicine – Washington D.C.
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System – Detroit, MI
Fellowship
Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine and Shoulder Arthroplasty, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Memberships
- America Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
- American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- Mid-America Orthopedic Association
- Former Fellow Team Physician, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire, Chicago Steel, DePaul University
- Former Team Physician, Oakland University, Wayne State University
- Team Physician, Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-present)
Professional Interests
- Injury prevention, treatment and joint preservation in basketball players – Understanding the risk factors for injuries, methods for preventing injuries as well as treatment and maximizing performance/joint preservation after treatment.
- Non operative management and physical therapy
- Surgical techniques – minimally invasive, arthroscopic and open surgical methods
- Hip impingement and Hip Arthroscopy
- Joint preservation Surgery
- Opioid sparing surgery and pain management
- Blood Flow restriction therapy
- Orthopedic Education
Personal Interests
- Collegiate and professional sports
- Basketball