Dr. Adeyemi Johnson MD, FACC
The Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adeyemi Sanyade Johnson is a seasoned interventional cardiologist. He graduated from the College of Medicine University of Lagos in 1980. He began his postgraduate training at Yale University New Haven Connecticut USA where he was enrolled in the Masters in Public health and Preventive Medicine program. He then underwent his Internal Medicine Residency training program as well as his Cardiovascular Disease fellowship training program at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University New York. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1987 and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiovascular disease Subspecialty in 1989. He subsequently underwent Interventional Cardiology Fellowship training at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda California. He became Director of Vascular Cardiology at Mid Carolina Cardiology, Charlotte-North Carolina and is credited with the initiation of the peripheral vascular intervention program at the institution. He was appointed Associate Clinical Professor Wake Forest University Medical Center Winston North Carolina in 2006. He relocated to Nigeria in 2008 and founded First Cardiology Consultants Ltd. He has pioneered contemporary invasive cardiology in Nigeria. He has performed several procedures including the first coronary angioplasty with stent implantation in Nigeria, first non-surgical (percutaneous) closure of holes in the heart for children (patent ductus arteriosus) and adults (atrial septal defect). He now performs these procedures routinely. Dr Johnson has also established a non-surgical peripheral vascular disease program to restore blood flow to blocked arteries of the arms and legs. This program has helped salvage several limbs which hitherto would have been amputated due to poor circulation.
Areas of practice
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular disease
- Interventional Cardiology
- Vascular Cardiology
A Man of Many Firsts
- Pioneered contemporary invasive cardiology program in Nigeria
- First coronary angioplasty with stent implantation in Nigeria
- First non-surgical (percutaneous) closure of holes in the heart for children (patent ductus arteriosus) and adults (atrial septal defect).
- Established a non-surgical peripheral vascular disease program to restore blood flow to blocked arteries of the arms and legs.
- Pioneered non-surgical management of occluded dialysis shunts
Dr. Adeyemi Johnson MD, FACC
Founder/CEO
Dr. Adeyemi Johnson MD, FACC
The Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adeyemi Sanyade Johnson is a seasoned interventional cardiologist. He graduated from the College of Medicine University of Lagos in 1980. He began his postgraduate training at Yale University New Haven Connecticut USA where he was enrolled in the Masters in Public health and Preventive Medicine program.
He then underwent his Internal Medicine Residency training program as well as his cardiovascular disease fellowship training program at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University New York. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1987 and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiovascular disease Subspecialty in 1989.
He subsequently underwent Interventional Cardiology Fellowship training at Loma Linda University Medical Centre, Loma Linda California. He became Director of Vascular Cardiology at Mid Carolina Cardiology, Charlotte-North Carolina and is credited with the initiation of the peripheral vascular intervention program at the institution. He was appointed Associate Clinical Professor Wake Forest University Medical Center Winston North Carolina in 2006. He relocated to Nigeria in 2008 and founded First Cardiology Consultants Ltd. He has pioneered contemporary invasive cardiology in Nigeria.
He has performed several procedures including the first coronary angioplasty with stent implantation in Nigeria, first non-surgical (percutaneous) closure of holes in the heart for children (patent ductus arteriosus) and adults (atrial septal defect). He now performs these procedures routinely. Dr Johnson has also established a non-surgical peripheral vascular disease program to restore blood flow to blocked arteries of the arms and legs. This program has helped salvage several limbs which hitherto would have been amputated due to poor circulation.
Dr. Kofoworola O. Ogunyankin MD, FACC
Dr Kofo Ogunyankin is a Cardiologist and a Specialist in Echocardiography, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is currently:
- Chief Medical Director First Cardiology Consultants
- Director of Sleep Medicine program at First Cardiology Consultants Healthcare Ltd
- Principal Investigator; World Alliance of Societies of Echocardiography (WASE) study (AFRICA)
- Africa Representative, American Society of Echocardiography International Relations Committee
- Editorial Board member CASE journal
- Reviewer for multiple cardiovascular Medicine Journals
He graduated from the College of Medicine University of Lagos. Trained in Medical specialties in the United Kingdom and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom in 1991. He was a Resident in Internal medicine (Accelerated pathway) at the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook Long Island. He obtained Cardiovascular disease Fellowship training at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). He is Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular diseases.
He was an Advanced Cardiac Imaging fellow at Tuft’s University New England Medical Center Boston MA, and became a Diplomate of the National Board of Echocardiography in 1999. His University Faculty career began as Assistant Professor Columbia University New York between 1998 and 2002, where he was the Director of Echocardiography at Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown New York. He joined the Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario Canada Faculty, as Clinician Scholar in 2002.
He initiated major research programs in Hypertension and Diastology, and led the imaging component of the Queen’s University Molecular Cardiology program. He relocated to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Chicago, IL, as a Clinician Scientist where he was until 2010 when he relocated to Nigeria. Apart from major responsibilities in Echocardiography training and clinical practice, he initiated several research programs among which were, morbidity associated with diastolic dysfunction in young adults, and quantification of gender and ethnicity-related variations in right ventricular size.
He held numerous leadership positions, such as Member of the Guidelines and Standards Committee of the American Society of Echocardiography. He has authored many original peer-reviewed publications including Guidelines and Standards manuscripts on “How to perform and utility of echocardiography”, and “Recommendations on the Use of Echocardiography in Rheumatic Heart disease”.
He is a reviewer for several cardiovascular disease journals as well as Abstract Grader for many cardiovascular disease organizations scientific sessions. He established the Echocardiography Laboratory of First Cardiology Consultants Ikoyi as the premier imaging center representing the whole of Africa from where the landmark WASE (World Alliance of Societies of Echocardiography) studies were performed, thereby providing for the FIRST time, standardized echocardiographic parameters for Black people worldwide. To date 20 major manuscripts related to this project has been published in high impact journals. He also established a sleep medicine program at FCC healthcare and is currently the contact resource specialist for RESMED (the leading provider for Sleep Medicine products worldwide) for West Africa region. He is also one of the international experts that produced the recently published manuscript on Echocardiography in Rheumatic Heart disease.
He is a co-founder and director of the Healthy Heart Foundation established to provide sponsorship for the medical and surgical therapies for less privileged Nigerians, create educational tools and services for the Nigeria’s healthcare workforce, and conduct original research relevant to the needs of the Nigerian community.
Dr. Kofoworola O. Ogunyankin MD
Chief Medical Director
Dr. Kofoworola O. Ogunyankin MD, FACC
Dr Kofo Ogunyankin is a Cardiologist and a Specialist in Echocardiography, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is currently:
- Chief Medical Director First Cardiology Consultants
- Director of Sleep Medicine program at First Cardiology Consultants Healthcare Ltd
- Principal Investigator; World Alliance of Societies of Echocardiography (WASE) study (AFRICA)
- Africa Representative, American Society of Echocardiography International Relations Committee
- Editorial Board member CASE journal
- Reviewer for multiple cardiovascular Medicine Journals
He graduated from the College of Medicine University of Lagos. Trained in Medical specialties in the United Kingdom and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom in 1991. He was a Resident in Internal medicine (Accelerated pathway) at the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook Long Island. He obtained Cardiovascular disease Fellowship training at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). He is Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular diseases.
He was an Advanced Cardiac Imaging fellow at Tuft’s University New England Medical Center Boston MA, and became a Diplomate of the National Board of Echocardiography in 1999. His University Faculty career began as Assistant Professor Columbia University New York between 1998 and 2002, where he was the Director of Echocardiography at Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown New York. He joined the Queen’s University, Kingston Ontario Canada Faculty, as Clinician Scholar in 2002.
He initiated major research programs in Hypertension and Diastology, and led the imaging component of the Queen’s University Molecular Cardiology program. He relocated to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Chicago, IL, as a Clinician Scientist where he was until 2010 when he relocated to Nigeria. Apart from major responsibilities in Echocardiography training and clinical practice, he initiated several research programs among which were, morbidity associated with diastolic dysfunction in young adults, and quantification of gender and ethnicity-related variations in right ventricular size.
He held numerous leadership positions, such as Member of the Guidelines and Standards Committee of the American Society of Echocardiography. He has authored many original peer-reviewed publications including Guidelines and Standards manuscripts on “How to perform and utility of echocardiography”, and “Recommendations on the Use of Echocardiography in Rheumatic Heart disease”.
He is a reviewer for several cardiovascular disease journals as well as Abstract Grader for many cardiovascular disease organizations scientific sessions. He established the Echocardiography Laboratory of First Cardiology Consultants Ikoyi as the premier imaging center representing the whole of Africa from where the landmark WASE (World Alliance of Societies of Echocardiography) studies were performed, thereby providing for the FIRST time, standardized echocardiographic parameters for Black people worldwide. To date 20 major manuscripts related to this project has been published in high impact journals. He also established a sleep medicine program at FCC healthcare and is currently the contact resource specialist for RESMED (the leading provider for Sleep Medicine products worldwide) for West Africa region. He is also one of the international experts that produced the recently published manuscript on Echocardiography in Rheumatic Heart disease.
He is a co-founder and director of the Healthy Heart Foundation established to provide sponsorship for the medical and surgical therapies for less privileged Nigerians, create educational tools and services for the Nigeria’s healthcare workforce, and conduct original research relevant to the needs of the Nigerian community.
Scholarly Bibliography
Dr. Monisola Adanijo
Dr. Monisola Adanijo has medical experience spanning over 20 years, Dr. Adanijo built her pathway in medicine and cardiology working in the public sector, where she got to the peak of her civil service career and reputable private medical centers and hospitals in various capacities.
Skilled in cardiovascular diagnostic procedures and treatment, she also has a Diploma in Leadership and Management from the University of Washington, USA. Dr Adanijo is a fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, a member of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, & Hypertension Society of Nigeria.
As a Continuous Medical Education (CME) provider, she has contributed to the improvement of knowledge of heart disease prevention and treatment among medical students and general medical practitioners. She has also helped build capacity in Electrocardiogram interpretation, preventive cardiovascular diseases, management of heart failure, patient education, and more.
Dr. Adanijo does her part in contributing to good health and well-being, a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3) of the United Nations.
Affiliations:
- Fellow, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
- Member, Nigerian Cardiac Society
- Member, Hypertension Society of Nigeria
Dr. Monisola Adanijo
Cardiologist
Dr. Monisola Adanijo
Dr. Monisola Adanijo has medical experience spanning over 20 years, Dr. Adanijo built her pathway in medicine and cardiology working in the public sector, where she got to the peak of her civil service career and reputable private medical centers and hospitals in various capacities.
Skilled in cardiovascular diagnostic procedures and treatment, she also has a Diploma in Leadership and Management from the University of Washington, USA. Dr Adanijo is a fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, a member of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, & Hypertension Society of Nigeria.
As a Continuous Medical Education (CME) provider, she has contributed to the improvement of knowledge of heart disease prevention and treatment among medical students and general medical practitioners. She has also helped build capacity in Electrocardiogram interpretation, preventive cardiovascular diseases, management of heart failure, patient education, and more.
Dr. Adanijo does her part in contributing to good health and well-being, a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3) of the United Nations.
Affiliations:
- Fellow, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
- Member, Nigerian Cardiac Society
- Member, Hypertension Society of Nigeria
Dr. Hammed Ninalowo
Dr Hammed Ninalowo is a US-trained Vascular and Interventional Radiologist with subspecialty training in Interventional Oncology, who completed training at the prestigious hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
He is the first US-trained physician to offer the full spectrum of vascular and interventional radiology services in Nigeria. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Illinois and graduated at the top of his class with honours (Alpha Omega Alpha).
He has a special interest in minimally invasive oncology treatments, fibroid disease, and other vascular procedures. He has a passion for improving access to minimally invasive therapies in the African population.
Dr. Hammed Ninalowo
Vascular and Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Hammed Ninalowo
Dr Hammed Ninalowo is a US-trained Vascular and Interventional Radiologist with subspecialty training in Interventional Oncology, who completed training at the prestigious hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
He is the first US-trained physician to offer the full spectrum of vascular and interventional radiology services in Nigeria. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Illinois and graduated at the top of his class with honours (Alpha Omega Alpha).
He has a special interest in minimally invasive oncology treatments, fibroid disease, and other vascular procedures. He has a passion for improving access to minimally invasive therapies in the African population.
Dr Francis Olubunmi ILORI
Sir (Dr) Francis Olubunmi Ilori graduated Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Ibadan in June 1976.
He had his internship experience in the State hospital of Oyo state, in Ibadan. This afforded him the opportunity to gain practical experience in the fields of surgery, obstetrics/ gynaecology and orthopaedics.
He served in the National Youth Service Corps in the fifth(5th) Brigade field ambulance in Owerri, Imo state. He was solely in charge of the Medical reception station of the field ambulance in Owerri.
He also attached himself to two private hospitals in Owerri, to further gain more experience, especially in the field of surgery.
Dr Francis Olubunmi ILORI
MB.BS, KCW
Dr Francis Olubunmi ILORI
Sir (Dr) Francis Olubunmi Ilori graduated Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Ibadan in June 1976.
He had his internship experience in the State hospital of Oyo state, in Ibadan. This afforded him the opportunity to gain practical experience in the fields of surgery, obstetrics/ gynaecology and orthopaedics.
He served in the National Youth Service Corps in the fifth(5th) Brigade field ambulance in Owerri, Imo state. He was solely in charge of the Medical reception station of the field ambulance in Owerri.
He also attached himself to two private hospitals in Owerri, to further gain more experience, especially in the field of surgery.
Dr. Akinoso Olujimi COKER
Dr Jimi Coker qualified from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. He had his specialist surgical training in the United Kingdom with basic surgical training in Greater Manchester and higher surgical training in South Yorkshire based around the Sheffield University Teaching Hospitals. He was appointed Lecturer in Surgery at University of Sheffield and Consultant General Surgeon with specialist interest in laparoscopic surgery and coloproctology at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust in January 1999.
In January 2011, Dr Coker left the UK after twenty-five years, for sabbatical in Lagos, Nigeria to introduce minimal access surgery at Hygeia Nigeria Limited, as Chief of Surgery. In 2015 he was appointed Chief Medical Director, and Chief Executive Officer in October 2019. A post he held till June 2022.
Dr Coker is the President, Laparoscopic Surgery Society of Nigeria, and on the advisory board, Research Institute against digestive cancers (IRCAD Africa), Kigali, Rwanda. He is the CEO of Habevit Healthcare Consulting.
An experienced Consultant Surgeon of international repute, his specialist interests include advanced laparoscopic surgery for gallstones, hernias, benign and malignant colorectal diseases. He is an expert in the management of hemorrhoids (including stapled haemorrhoidopexy), anal prolapse, complex anal fistulas, and fissures. He is also highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy.
Dr. Akinoso Olujimi COKER
Minimal Access and General Surgeon
Dr. Akinoso Olujimi COKER
Dr ‘Jimi Coker qualified from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. He had his specialist surgical training in the United Kingdom with basic surgical training in Greater Manchester and higher surgical training in South Yorkshire based around the Sheffield University Teaching Hospitals. He was appointed Lecturer in Surgery at University of Sheffield and Consultant General Surgeon with specialist interest in laparoscopic surgery and coloproctology at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust in January 1999.
In January 2011, Dr Coker left the UK after twenty-five years, for sabbatical in Lagos, Nigeria to introduce minimal access surgery at Hygeia Nigeria Limited, as Chief of Surgery. In 2015 he was appointed Chief Medical Director, and Chief Executive Officer in October 2019. A post he held till June 2022.
Dr Coker is the President, Laparoscopic Surgery Society of Nigeria, and on the advisory board, Research Institute against digestive cancers (IRCAD Africa), Kigali, Rwanda. He is the CEO of Habevit Healthcare Consulting.
An experienced Consultant Surgeon of international repute, his specialist interests include advanced laparoscopic surgery for gallstones, hernias, benign and malignant colorectal diseases. He is an expert in the management of haemorrhoids (including stapled haemorrhoidopexy), anal prolapse, complex anal fistulas, and fissures. He is also highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy.
Oluwaseun Akinola, M.D.
Oluwaseun Akinola, M.D.
Urologist
Oluwaseun Akinola M.D.
Dr. Timi Patani MD, FRCP
Dr. Timi Patani is a UK trained Gastrointestinal and Liver Specialist. He handles our Endoscopy procedures at FCC Healthcare.
Dr. Timi Patani MD, FRCP
Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist
Dr. Timi Patani MD, FRCP
Dr. Timi Patani is a UK trained Gastrointestinal and Liver Specialist. He handles our Endoscopy procedures at FCC Healthcare.
Ogochukwu Sokunbi
Ogochukwu Sokunbi is a Certified Interventional Pediatric Cardiologist who specializes in managing children with heart diseases including diagnosis using noninvasive imaging and invasive diagnostic cardiac catheterization; medical management of cardiac diseases and treatment of heart defects using cardiac interventions.
She was until recently a Senior Lecturer in Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and a Consultant Pediatrics Cardiologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba Lagos. She is passionate about the comprehensive and holistic care of children especially those with heart conditions in resource-constrained settings as well as providing accurate and appropriate medical education across different classes of audience.
Ogochukwu Sokunbi
Pediatrician
Ogochukwu Sokunbi
Ogochukwu Sokunbi is a Certified Interventional Paediatric Cardiologist who specializes in the management of children with heart diseases including diagnosis using noninvasive imaging and invasive diagnostic cardiac catheterization; medical management of cardiac diseases and treatment of heart defects using cardiac interventions.
She was until recently a Senior Lecturer in Pediatrics/Paediatric Cardiology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and a Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba Lagos. She is passionate about the comprehensive and holistic care of children especially those with heart conditions in resource-constrained settings and providing accurate and appropriate medical education across different classes of audience.
Mrs Sherese Ijewere
Mrs. Sherese Ijewere
Dietitian
Mrs. Sherese Ijewere
Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri
Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri is a Consultant Psychiatrist, and CEO of RediMed Consulting Services. She is a fellow of the West African College of Physicians and a member of various professional organizations.
Passionate about Mental Health Advocacy, she is a regular voice in print and electronic media, promoting awareness and education.
instagram & Facebook @drgbonjubolaabiri
Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri MBBS
Psychiatrist
Dr Gbonjubola Abiri
Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri is a Consultant Psychiatrist, and CEO of RediMed Consulting Services. She is a fellow of the West African College of Physicians and a member of various professional organizations.
Passionate about Mental Health Advocacy, she is a regular voice in print and electronic media, promoting awareness and education.
instagram & Facebook :@drgbonjubolaabiri
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