Dr. Douglas Emeka Okor MBBS Benin, MRCS Edinburgh, FRCS Edinburgh Neuro.Surg, MBA Bingham.

A distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon and the CEO of AshantiGraham Medical Company Limited. Based in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, he is a highly skilled Brain and Spine Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in Skull Base, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery, Neurovascular Surgery, and Complex Spinal Surgeries. Dr. Okor leads dynamic teams at several prestigious medical institutions in Abuja, including the Federal Medical Centre, NISA Premier Hospital, and Zitadel Medicals and Diagnostics Hospital, where they deliver cutting-edge neurosurgical care. A passionate advocate for health sector reform in Nigeria, Dr. Okor is also a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and youth empowerment mentor. His educational journey began in Benin City, where he attended Adolo College and earned his medical degree from the University of Benin. He further honed his neurosurgical expertise in the United Kingdom, training in 14 out of the 31 neurosurgical units across Great Britain. Upon his return to Nigeria in August 2016, Dr. Okor has been instrumental in advancing the complex neurosurgical care niche, while collaborating with various individuals and organizations to elevate the standards of the general Nigerian healthcare ecosystem.
As the Co-founder and Chair of the AshantiGraham Health and Education Initiative Foundation (AGHEIF), Dr. Okor has been pivotal in enhancing healthcare capacity in Nigeria. The foundation has made remarkable strides in providing healthcare training for medical professionals, donating vital medical equipment, and fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders. For over 12 years, AGHEIF has awarded a brand-new laptop and cash prizes in pounds to the best graduating surgery student at the University of Benin’s College of Medicine.
Driven by his organic mantra, #TheNigerianPatientsAreWorthIt, Dr. Okor remains steadfast in his commitment to revolutionizing the Nigerian healthcare system through collaboration and innovation – a phenomenon many who come across him, continue to attest to.