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Anastasios Papadonikolakis, MD, PhD

Anastasios Papadonikolakis, MD, PhD
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About

Practicing Specialties

Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Greek

Biography

“My job allows me to make a difference and have an impact on the quality of life for my patients. I value the opportunities to develop relationships and use my technical skills to improve patient outcomes.”

Dr. Anastasios Papadonikolakis is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He specializes in treating conditions that affect the shoulder, elbow and hand.

In addition to his clinical practice, he is inspired by the intellectual challenges of surgical innovation, research and teaching. He speaks French and Greek.

He is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the clinical outcomes of upper extremity surgery.

Dr. Papadonikolakis received his medical degree at the University of Ioannina in Ioannina, Greece. He completed residency in general surgery and a fellowship in orthopaedic surgery at Wake Forest University. He completed a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the University of Washington.

Outside of work, Dr. Papadonikolakis enjoys mountain biking, painting and spending time with family and friends.

Conditions and Treatments

Acromioclavicular Dislocation TreatmentArthritisBursitisCapsulorrhaphyCarpal Tunnel ReleaseCarpal Tunnel SyndromeClavicle ProblemsCubital Tunnel ReleaseDupuytren's Contracture ReleaseElbow ArthritisElbow ArthroscopyElbow Pain and ProblemsFracture ManagementFrozen ShoulderHand InjuriesHand Pain and ProblemsHemiarthroplastyLateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)OsteoarthritisOsteochondral AllograftRotator Cuff ArthritisRotator Cuff InjuriesRotator Cuff RepairShoulder (AC) Joint SeparationShoulder ArthritisShoulder ArthroplastyShoulder ArthroscopyShoulder DislocationShoulder Impingement SyndromeShoulder InstabilityShoulder Pain and ProblemsShoulder ReconstructionShoulder TendonitisTotal Shoulder ReplacementWrist ArthritisWrist ArthroscopyXiaflex Injections

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Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Internships

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, General Surgery, 2006

Fellowships

University of Washington, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2011Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005

Memberships

American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), 2018International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2016Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2016American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2015North Carolina Orthopedic Association, 2011

Positions

Orthopaedic Surgery, Associate Professor

Publications