Mikail Koroma, MD
Wrist & Elbow Specialist | General Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
About Dr. Koroma
Dr. Mikail Koroma is an Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine physician at Manhattan Orthopedic Care. His particular anatomical focus areas include the elbow, wrist, lumbar, and cervical spine. Many of his Staten Island, Manhattan, and greater NYC patients refer to him with great admiration as their elbow specialist, bicep doctor, or orthopedic doctor.
Dr. Koroma treats conditions ranging from tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow to complex ligament, tendon, and nerve injuries, helping patients move through pain and back to the activities they love. He brings the same precision to TFCC injuries, osteoarthritis, hip issues, and lumbar and cervical strains.
What sets Dr. Koroma apart is the way he blends technical expertise with genuine empathy. He listens first, explains clearly, and builds a treatment plan around each patient’s goals, whether that means returning to competitive sport, going back to physical work, or simply lifting a grandchild without pain. Patients turn to Dr. Koroma because he treats the whole person, not just the injury on the scan.
Interesting Facts
-
Team Physician
NYC Area High Schools & Westchester County
-
NYC Marathon Finisher
2019
Medical Education & Training
Dr. Koroma grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where an early love of sports shaped his path toward medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree at Elon University before completing medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Howard University College of Medicine. He then completed General Surgery training at Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center, followed by Orthopaedic Surgery training at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he built the broad surgical foundation that supports his work in general orthopedics and sports medicine today, including his focused work as an orthopedic elbow doctor and shoulder specialist.
This training gave Dr. Koroma broad exposure to musculoskeletal injuries of every kind, from fractures to complex reconstructions. Orthopedic medicine has always been a deliberate choice: it focuses on the joints, the area of the body most closely tied to how people work, play, and stay active, and getting them right changes lives.
Dr. Koroma takes a conservative-first approach whenever possible, reserving surgery for cases where it offers the clearest path back to full function, and he stays current with the latest arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques.
Professional Memberships & Honors
Dr. Koroma is a member of several respected professional organizations and has been recognized with the following honors:
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Member, American Medical Association (AMA)
- Member, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
- Pugh-Leffall Surgical Education Fellow
- Howard University College of Medicine
- Lee A. Gill Scholar in Cancer Research
- Recipient, Howard University College of Medicine’s Endowed Scholarship
Sports & Personal Background
Sports have shaped Dr. Koroma’s life since childhood. He competed at every level, from elementary school through college and medical school, and that competitive background gives him a first-hand understanding of what it feels like to push through pain, fear of re-injury, or worry about missing a season. He has served as team physician for several high schools across New York City and Westchester County, working directly with young athletes and their families to manage injuries safely and get them back on the field with confidence.
Off the field, Dr. Koroma stays just as active. He plays competitive basketball, soccer, and tennis, runs regularly, and completed the New York City Marathon in 2019.
As an orthopedic bicep specialist who treats biceps tendon tears and elbow injuries common in throwing and racquet sports, Dr. Koroma often sees his own experience reflected in his patients’ stories, and that connection informs his treatment approach. He knows what it means to a runner to lose months of training, and what it means to a weekend tennis player to feel a sharp pain on every serve.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Koroma believes that recovery starts with being heard. His approach to patient care is built on these core principles:
- Comprehensive treatment from acute injuries and fractures to chronic overuse and performance-related pain.
- Individualized, patient-centered care that accounts for each person’s goals, activity level, and timeline.
- Clinical expertise paired with athlete insight, drawing on his own competitive background to understand what patients need to get back to doing what they love.
- Compassionate, consistent care, delivered with the same attention whether a patient is a weekend athlete, a manual laborer, or a professional competitor.
These principles guide every patient Dr. Koroma sees across general orthopedics and sports medicine, including hip conditions such as trochanteric bursitis and lumbar and cervical spine issues.
He frequently works with patients considering treatment for rotator cuff injuries, biceps tendon problems, tennis elbow, and nerve compression at the elbow, among many other orthopedic and sports medicine conditions. He works closely with Dr. Tehrany to coordinate care for patients who need surgical evaluation or a second opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Koroma specialize in?
Dr. Koroma practices general orthopedics and sports medicine, with a particular focus on elbow and shoulder surgery, treating both athletes and non-athletes throughout New York, NY.
Does Dr. Koroma treat non-surgical elbow and shoulder pain?
Yes. Dr. Koroma starts with a full evaluation and often recommends non-surgical treatment first, reserving surgery for cases that need it.
Where does Dr. Koroma see patients?
Dr. Koroma sees patients at Manhattan Orthopedic Care’s Manhattan and Staten Island, NY locations, making expert elbow and shoulder care accessible across NYC.
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you’re an athlete working toward a comeback or simply want to move through your day without pain, Dr. Mikail Koroma is ready to help. He sees patients at Manhattan Orthopedic Care’s Staten Island and Manhattan offices, offering the same expert, personalized care New York patients have trusted for years.
Request a consultation with Dr. Koroma today and take the first step toward lasting relief.
