Lorraine A.T. Boakye, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Orthopaedics Pennsylvania Hospital - Farm Journal Building
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About me

  • Director of Clinical Research, Foot & Ankle Division
  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Lorraine A.T. Boakye, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in operative and non-operative treatment of foot and ankle conditions from young adolescents to adult patients. Dr. Boakye’s expertise includes minimally invasive techniques, arthroscopy, deformity correction, complex fracture care and total ankle arthroplasty. 

Dr. Boakye grew up in Englewood, NJ, and earned her undergraduate degree in History from Yale College. She was nominated for the Senior Essay Prize and graduated with distinction in the major. She then completed her medical degree at University of Pittsburgh where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (AOA) and the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). She remained in Pittsburgh to complete her residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. While there, she served in numerous education and leadership roles, including administrative chief resident. She then completed her orthopedic subspecialty fellowship training in foot and ankle at Harvard/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and in Boston, Massachusetts. She is recipient of the 2023 RJOS Courage Award. 

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Boakye is active in academic research, publishing many articles, abstracts, and book chapters on Achilles tendon pathology, foot and ankle trauma, sports injuries, patient reported outcomes and sustainability in medicine. She is passionate about serving the diverse patient population of Philadelphia.

Penn Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) work together to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Please note that patients may see an APP before an appointment with me. The APP I work with is Laura Amber Romano, PA-C.

My education and training

  • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh
  • Residency: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center - Chestnut Hill

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Spoken languages

English
English

Reviews

Average Rating

871 reviews

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Anonymous
May 2026
very concerned with my needs
Anonymous
May 2026
she is very professional
Anonymous
May 2026
she is excellent, great personality, very caring!
Anonymous
May 2026
waited for an hour after my appointment time to see the doctor and never received an apology or reason for the delay

Insurance accepted

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Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Boakye is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

Research

Publications

Kayali H, Adio A, Parmar T, Sumiyoshi N, Boakye L. Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use on Fusion Outcomes After First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus , J Am Acad Orthop Surg: 2026

Hammo A, Sofi L, Boakye LAT, Baxter JR. Achilles Tendon Surgical Repair Partially Restores Early Plantar Flexor Structure and Function in a Rat Model , J Orthop Res: 2025

Hullfish TJ, Woods MM, Kwon MP, Boakye LAT, Humbyrd CJ, Baxter JR. The Difference in Achilles Tendon Loading within Immobilizing Boots Based on Ankle Angle, Boot Type, and Walking Speed , Orthop J Sports Med, 12: 2024,23259671241283806

Kwon MP, Hullfish TJ, Humbyrd, CJ, Boakye LA, Baxter JR. Wearable sensor and machine learning estimate tendon load and walking speed during immobilizing boot ambulation. , Sci Rep, 13(1): 2023,doi: 10.1101/2023.06.03.23290612

Kwon MP, Hullfish TJ, Humbyrd CJ, Boakye LAT, Baxter JR. Wearable sensor and machine learning estimate tendon load and walking speed during immobilizing boot ambulation , Sci Rep, 13: 2023,18086

Boakye, L. A. T., Parker, E. B., Chiodo, C. P., Bluman, E. M., Martin, E. A., Smith, J. T. The Effects of Sociodemographic Factors on Baseline Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Patients with Foot and Ankle Conditions , J Bone Joint Surg Am, 105(14): 2023,1062-1071

Kwon MP, Hullfish TJ, Humbyrd CJ, Boakye LAT, Baxter JR. Wearable sensor and machine learning accurately estimate tendon load and walking speed during immobilizing boot ambulation , medRxiv: 2023

Brown CL, Canton S, Boakye L, Hogan MV Assessment of Outcome Scores of the Ankle , The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam, 17: 2023,583–586

Brown, C. L., James, N. A., Onyeukwu, C., Belayneh, R., Boakye, L., Hogan, M. V. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures After Surgical Management of Unstable Lisfranc Injuries in Athletes , Foot Ankle Orthop, 8(1): 2023,24730114231160762

Boakye LAT, Lindsey MH, Miller CP. Achilles Rupture in the Setting Posterior Tibial Osteochondroma: A Case Report and Guidelines for Management of Osteochondromas Adjacent to Tendons , J Orthop Case Rep: 2023

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