Dr. Olubunmi Akinbajo, MD, Anesthesiologist
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Dr. Olubunmi Akinbajo, MD

Anesthesiologist

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Dr. Olubunmi Akinbajo is a highly skilled anesthesiologist with over 15 years of experience in diverse clinical environments. His career reflects a strong commitment to patient care, clinical excellence, and healthcare innovation. Known for his compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Akinbajo prioritizes creating a calming environment for his patients. He focuses on continuous quality improvement and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of care and efficient operating room workflows. He provides anesthesia services across various surgical subspecialties, including orthopedics, urology, ENT, gynecology, gastroenterology, neurosurgery, obstetrics, podiatry, and general surgery. He is known for employing regional anesthesia techniques to minimize opioid use, enhancing patient comfort and safety.

In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Akinbajo served as the Departmental Lead for Peer Review and Patient Safety. He has played a key role in developing institutional policies on sedation practices and contributing to hospital-wide committees focused on patient safety and quality assurance. His mentorship of residents and medical students fosters a supportive learning environment and ensures the professional growth of future anesthesiologists. Dr. Akinbajo's leadership extends beyond his clinical practice. He earned an MBA from Cornell University's Johnson School of Management and an MS in Healthcare Leadership from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. These qualifications enhance his ability to drive healthcare transformation and strategic planning.

As an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and the American College of Healthcare Executives, Dr. Akinbajo stays engaged with the latest advancements in his field. His interests in digital healthcare solutions and transformational leadership reflect his commitment to leveraging innovation to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Interventional Pain Management

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists  
  • American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine  
  • American College of Healthcare Executives  

Fellowships

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center  

Internships

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

Fellowships

  • Dartmouth-Hitchock Medical CenterFellow in Emerging Market Institute

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Dr. Olubunmi Akinbajo, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Anesthesiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Dr. Akinbajo Brings Extensive Training and Expertise to his Role in Connecticut 

An established anesthesiologist, Dr. Akinbajo is affiliated with Danbury Hospital, which is part of Nuvance Health. He also holds the position of Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology at New York Medical College.

With an impressive educational background, he completed his fellowship in pain medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in 2010. Prior to that, he pursued his residency in anesthesiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital, graduating in 2009. He began his medical journey with an internship in internal medicine at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital in 2006. He obtained his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2005.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. His commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in his specialty ensures that patients under his care receive the highest quality of treatment.

Throughout his career, Dr. Akinbajo has exhibited a passion for patient care and a drive for excellence. His colleagues and patients alike praise him for his compassionate bedside manner and his ability to create a calming environment even in the most challenging situations.

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