Zhongyu J Li MD

Zhongyu J. Li, MD, PhD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Wake Forest School of Medicine and serves as Program Director for the Hand Fellowship. Dr. Li’s clinical expertise includes hand and microsurgery, with particular focus on peripheral nerve repair. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Li is engaged in translational research aimed at improving outcomes in nerve regeneration and advancing microsurgical techniques. His investigative efforts have included serving as a principal investigator on Department of Defense–funded research related to peripheral nerve repair and regeneration. Dr. Li completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and also trained in general surgery at University Hospital at the SUNY Health Science Center at Stony Brook. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North Carolina Medical Society. Through his patient care, teaching, and research, Dr. Li is committed to improving function and quality of life for individuals with complex hand and nerve conditions.