Dr. Iretiola Bosede Babaniyi

Paediatric Cardiologist

Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Cardiologist

Paediatric Cardiology

Experience: 29+ Years

Gender: Female

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About Dr. Iretiola Bosede Babaniyi

Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Cardiologist

A seasoned and vastly experienced Paediatrician with a major sub-specialty in Paediatric Cardiology, Dr. Babaniyi is dedicated to providing exceptional heart care for children. Her career is distinguished by clinical excellence, leadership, and a profound commitment to mentoring the next generation of doctors. She strives to combine diagnostic precision with compassionate care to achieve the best possible outcomes for her young patients.

Fellowship of the Nigerian Cardiac Society (Honorary), 2018.
Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College, Nigeria (FMCPaed), 1996 MB., Ch.B, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1980.
B.Sc. (Hons) in Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1977

Medical Director & Consultant Paediatrician (2015 – Present) Joyland Medical Centre and Children’s Hospital, Abuja.
Chief / Senior Consultant Paediatrician (1999 – 2015) National Hospital, Abuja.
Responsible for General Paediatrics, Emergency Paediatrics, Paediatric Cardiology, and Endocrinology.
Head of Department, Paediatrics (2009 – 2011) National Hospital, Abuja.
Paediatric Registrar (1989 – 1991).
Peterborough District, Barnsley District, and Farnborough Hospitals, UK.

Dr. Babaniyi’s primary passion and area of expertise is Paediatric Cardiology. Her work encompasses the diagnosis, management, and treatment of a wide range of heart conditions in children, from congenital heart defects to acquired heart diseases.

Congenital Heart Disease Management.
Paediatric Cardiac Diagnostics (including Echocardiography) Collaborative Cardiac Surgical Care.
Long-term follow-up and care of children with heart conditions.

National Treasurer, Nigerian Cardiac Society (2008-2012)
National Treasurer, Guild of Medical Directors (2017-2019)
Chairperson, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, National Hospital, Abuja (2011-2014) Examiner & Invigilator, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (2012 – Present)
Research & Mentorship: Has supervised numerous fellowship dissertations and contributed to significant publications in national and international journals on topics including congenital heart defects and cardiovascular services in Nigeria.