Dr James Ayokunle Balogun –

Consultant Neurosurgeon and Neuro Oncologist in Lagos, Nigeria.

Dr James Ayokunle Balogun is a well-known consultant neurosurgeon at Dukes Neurosurgery and Specialist Hospital. His extensive clinical expertise significantly benefits patients needing specialized neurosurgeries. His neuro oncological care is exceptional. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Balogun is a dedicated Lecturer at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine. Remarkable achievements and significant international exposure mark Dr. Balogun’s academic journey. He has been awarded a Commonwealth Medical Fellowship in Surgical Neuro-Oncology at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust. This has facilitated international medical collaboration and research.

His academic history includes prestigious roles. He has been a Visiting  Research Fellow at UPMC Cranial Skull Base Center. He was also a Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in Canada. Dr. Balogun held a position as a Clinical Fellow in Surgical Neuro-oncology and Skull Base at Toronto Western Hospital. He is renowned for his pioneering work in neuro-oncology and pituitary tumor surgery. He has made substantial contributions to the field both in Africa and globally.

General Information:

Current Positions:

• Consultant Neurological Surgeon at Dukes Neurosurgery and Specialist Hospital Ltd
• Lecturer at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine (March 2016 – Present)
• Consultant Neurological Surgeon at University College Hospital, Ibadan (March 2016 – Present)

Experience:

• Commonwealth Medical Fellow in Surgical Neuro-Oncology at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (March 2021 – August 2021)
• Neurosurgeon at Federal Medical Center, Owo (February 2012 – February 2016)
• Visiting Scholar/Research Fellow at UPMC Cranial Skull Base Center (July 2014 – September 2014)
• Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto (July 2013 – June 2014)
• Clinical Fellow in Surgical Neuro-oncology and Skull Base at Toronto Western Hospital (July 2012 – June 2013)

Areas of Expertise:

• Neurosurgical care
• Neuro-oncology
• Pituitary tumor surgery
• Minimally invasive spinal surgeries

Additional Roles:

• Educator and mentor, actively involved in training the next generation of neurosurgeons
• Researcher, engaged in research studies on new approaches to neurosurgical procedures and enhanced patient management

Notable Achievements:

• Commonwealth Medical Fellowship in Surgical Neuro-Oncology at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
• Visiting Scholar/Research Fellow at UPMC Cranial Skull Base Center
• Clinical Fellowships at The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto Western Hospital
• Immediate Past President (2017-2023) of the Society for Neuro-Oncology Sub-Saharan Africa (SNOSSA)
• Co-chair, International Outreach Committee for the Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) (2020-2023)

Organizational Involvement:

• Society for Neuro-Oncology Sub-Saharan Africa (SNOSSA): Immediate Past President (2017-2023)
• Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO): Co-chair, International Outreach Committee (2020-2023)

Services Provided –

• Spinal cord trauma
• Hydrocephalus
• Intracerebral hemorrhage
• Cerebral aneurysm
• Glilal tumor removal
• Brain tumors
• Endoscopic brain surgery
• Cranioplasty
• Functional Neurosurgery
• Craniotomy
• Skull reconstructive surgeries
• Head trauma
• Peripheral neurosurgery
• Epilepsy
• Degenerative spine disorder treatment
• Hydrocephalus
• Trans sphenoid operations
• Vascular abnormalities
• Brachial plexus injuries
• BT shunt
• VP shunt surgery
• Gamma knife

Why should you consider James Ayokunle Balogun?

Extensive Clinical Expertise:

• More than ten years of work in the field of neurosurgery and neuro-oncology.

• Focused on advanced neurosurgery and pituitary adenomas.

International Training and Exposure:

• Commonwealth Medical Fellow in Surgical Neuro-Oncology at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust.

• Clinical Fellowships at renowned institutions such as The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto Western Hospital.

• Visiting Research Fellow at the UPMC Cranial Skull Base Center.

Academic Contributions:

• Teacher at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan contributing to shaping the future Doctors.

• Continued professional development and research as core values.