DEPARTMENT OF Surgery
Staff Units
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Academic Staffs
I lead teaching and research, chairs departmental meetings, implements university strategy, supervises academic programs, and ensures adherence to directives. I also serve as the department’s budget officer.
SOMEFUN A. O.
MBBS, MD, FMCORL, FWACS
ADESANYA A. A.
MBBS, M.Sc, MD, FWACS, FMCS,
NWAWOLO C. C.
MBBS, FMCORL, FWACS, MD, FNAMed
Dr. Atinuke Olowe, a Public Health Nurse with over ten years of experience, has joined the Nursing Science department, specializing in Adolescent Mental Health, Nursing Education, and Curriculum Development. She aims to bridge clinical practice and academic research, enhancing nursing outcomes.
BODE C. O.
MB.CHB, MD, FMCS, FWACS, FNAMed
I’m a plastic surgeon with experience in managing various medical conditions, including burns, skin sarcomas, and breast cancer. They have expertise in aesthetic surgery, including breast reduction and post-mastectomy reconstruction. They are a professor at the University of Lagos and an honorary consultant at the University Teaching Hospital. I have received awards and memberships in various societies.
UGBURO A. O
MB,Ch.B, FMCS FWACS FICS
As Professor and Head of the Paediatric Surgery Unit, I oversee activities, teach undergraduates, conduct assessments, and serve as an honorary consultant. I coordinate research, lead international trials, and coordinate courses.
ADEMUYIWA, A. O
MBBS, MD, FWACS, FMCS, FNAMed
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students particularly Urological Surgery
TIJANI, K. H.
MBBS, MD, FMCS, FWACS
I teach undergraduate and post graduate students’ Surgical treatments of Urologic diseases, prostatic diseases and Genitourinary pathologies.
JEJE, E. A.
BSc, MB, ChB, MD, FMCS, FWACS, FICS, FNAMed
Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Burns, plastic and reconstructive, surgery, hand surgery, carrying out clinical research on reconstructive problems in the community.
MOFIKOYA, B. O.
RN, RM, RPHN, RNE, B.N.Sc., P.G.D.E,, M.Sc., .
Prof. Femi Bankole is an academic neurosurgeon with special interest in pediatrics and brain tumor surgery. He received his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University and has extensive training in traumatic brain injury, pituitary pathology, and hydrocephalus endoscopic neurosurgery.
BANKOLE, O. B.
MBChB, FWACS, FACS, iFAANS
Insulin Resistance and Adiposity
KANU, O. O.
MBBS, FWACS, Cert in Neurosurgery
Insulin Resistance and Adiposity
ENWELUZO, G. O.
MBBS, FMCS, FWACS, FMC Orth
Teaching surgical principles to medical students and residents, collaborating in research on hepatobiliary, breast cancer, and minimally invasive procedures, mentoring students, and participating in university committees, while also engaging with the community.
OLAJIDE, T. O.
B. M., B. Ch., FWACS
Teaching and training of both undergraduate and post-graduate students in the management of urologic diseases / disorders with special interest in Prostatic diseases and Endourology as well as conduct of clinical research in the field of Urology and Surgery.
OJEWOLA, R. W.
MBChB, MD, FMCS, FWACS, MPH
Associate Professor of cardio thoracic surgery at the University of Lagos and Consultant to Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos.
OGUNLEYE, E. O.
MBBS, FWACS
Laparoscopic General Surgery and Endoscopist with special interest in colorectal surgery.
Other areas of interest-Endoscopy (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
OSINOWO, A. O
MBBS, FMCS, FMAS, D.MAS
Insulin Resistance and Adiposity
LAWAL, O. A.
MBBS, MSc, FWACS, FMAS
Insulin Resistance and Adiposity
BALOGUN O. S
MBBS, MSc, FWACS, FMAS
To teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, conduct research and provide service to the University and Hospital where applicable.
AFOLAYAN, M. O.
MBBS, FMCS, FWACS
As a Cardiothoracic surgeon, I teach at the University of Lagos’ College of Medicine and serve as an Honorary Consultant at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. I teach doctors, nurses, and students, perform surgeries, and participate in research activities.
OLUSOJI, O. O.
MBBS, FWACS
Attended College of Medicine, University of Lagos where I graduated with MBBS. He trained both locally and internationally and obtained MRCSEd, FMCS (Nig.) and FWACS in Neurosurgery.
His area of interest includes complex spine surgery, Microneurosurgery / Neurovascular surgery (Aneurysm, AVM), Epilepsy surgery, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumor, and skull base tumor surgery.
OJO, O. A.
MBBS, MRCS, FWACS, FMCS
Senior Lecturer and \honorary Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, attending to the care of children with acquired and Congenital surgical conditions.
Area of interest include Paediatric Urology and Oncology.
ELEBUTE, O. A.
MBChB, FWACS, MBA, FACS
Dr. Olasode Isreal AKINMOKUN is an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in general, pediatric, and trauma. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and has experience in training at PD Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai, and Singapore. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lagos.
AKINMOKUN O. I.
MBBS, MD, FWACS, FMCOrtho
Insulin Resistance and Adiposity
ASOEGWU C. N.
MBBS, FWACS, FMCORL
Insulin Resistance and Adiposity
OGUNJIMI M. A.
MB.BS, FWACS, FMCS, FACS
Insulin Resistance and Adiposity
BAMIGBOYE B. A.
MBBS, FWACS
Teaching surgery and orthopaedic surgery at undergraduate level and orthopaedics at Postgraduate levels; Conduction of seminars and tutorials; Bedside and clinical teaching; Conducting and supervision of research work, projects and dissertations; Delivery of clinical services (Outpatient, Inpatient, and Surgeries) in the field of surgery and orthopaedics.
ALABI, E. O.
M.B. Ch.B, FMCS, FMC Orth, FICS
Non-Academic Staffs
Supervision of Administrative staff in the department
Responsible for keeping student records in the department
Responsible for Students and Staff welfare in the department
Responsible to College Secretary through the Head of Department and Faculty Officer for the day to day administration of the department.
Responsible for all the departmental day to day maintenance and cleanliness of the Departmental premises
Responsible to carry out any other duties assigned by the Faculty Officer from time to time
OFUEBO. I. E
Master in Public Admin. (UNILAG), B.Sc. Bus. Admin. (UNILAG), Advanced Diploma (UNILAG), WASC / GCE –(O/L)
The Administrative Officer is responsible for daily department administration, including typing semester results, meeting minutes, handling confidential documents, attending to students and resident doctors, maintaining departmental records, attending to visitors, and reminding the Head of Department and Faculty Officer.
OGUNGBEMIE. O.
B.Sc. Ed (UNILAG), Advance Dip. In Computer Aided Secretarial Administration, NABTEB (Intermediate & Advance), WASC & GCE
The job involves handling mail, recording file movements, assisting medical students, conducting departmental errands, and collecting mails in the mail room.