Olumide "Lumi" Sokunbi, MD

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Olumide "Lumi" Sokunbi is a board-certified physical and rehabilitation physician specializing in sports medicine. He is currently an assistant professor of clinical practice within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine in the Sports & Spine Division at the University of Washington. Dr. Sokunbi specializes in caring for patients of all ages and abilities to help maximize their function and quality of life. He treats patients with various musculoskeletal injuries through a non-surgical and patient-centered approach and provides care for athletes. He performs diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound-guided treatments including steroid injections, viscosupplementation, and tendon procedures (tenotomy), regenerative medicine including platelet-rich-plasma treatments (PRP) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), and spine procedures. Dr. Sokunbi's research interests include health education, injury prevention, performance optimization, and quality improvement.

Dr. Sokunbi completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Columbia Cornell in New York City, where he provided sports coverage for local high schools, Fordham University, Columbia University, Women's Elite Rugby (Professional), and USA Gymnastics. He has provided medical coverage for a wide range of athletic teams at all competitive levels, including high school, NCAA Division I, professional, and Olympic athletes. His coverage experience also spans to mass events such as the New York City, Chicago, and Houston Marathons.

Education and Training

• New York Presbyterian/Columbia Cornell, Sports Medicine Fellowship, 2024-2025
• Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Residency, 2021-2024
• Baylor College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2016-2020
• Baylor University, Bachelors of Science, Magna Cum Laude, 2012-2016

Board Certifications

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Notable Awards and Honors

• Chief Resident, Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023-2024
• First Place, Sarah Baskin Resident Research Day, June 2024.
• Baylor 2 Baylor College of Medicine Scholarship Recipient, 2012-2020

Clinical Interests

• Sports medicine
• Treatment and performance optimization of athletes of all ages and abilities
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Interventional ultrasound (including steroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections, and tendon procedures such as tenotomy)
• Regenerative medicine (including platelet-rich-plasma treatments PRP and extracorporeal shockwave therapy ESWT)
• Fluoroscopic guided lumbar spine procedures 

Teaching Interests

Dr. Sokunbi believes in a holistic approach to musculoskeletal care, empowering patients to understand their conditions and actively participate in their treatment plan. He has a strong passion in helping patients return to their hobbies, sports, and activities.

Research Interests

• Health education
• Injury prevention
• Performance optimization
• Adaptive sports
• Quality improvement

Recent Publications