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Ophthalmology Department
Head of Ophthalmology
Our goal is to be one of the leading eye care centers on the continent of Africa, delivering high-quality eye care services to the people of Ekiti and Nigeria at large.
Dr. K.T. Salami (MBBS, FWACS)
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Profile
Dr. Salami is a seasoned Medical Doctor and a Distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector.
He bagged his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree From the prestigious University of Ilorin, Kwara State, in 2004.
He earned the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons in 2024 .
He has Special interest in the glaucoma subspecialty.
Professional Background
Dr. Salami has served in various capacities in healthcare services in Nigeria. His Service spanned the private sector, Health Maintenance Organizations , secondary and Tertiary health facilities.
Leadership Experience
- Medical Director, General Hospital, Ilawe Ekiti, Ekiti State.
- Medical Director, General Hospital, Aramoko Ekiti, Ekiti State.
- Chief Registrar Ophthalmology, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.
- Head of Department, Ophthalmology, Afe Babalola Multisystem Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
- Head of Department, Ophthalmology, Oba Adejuyigbe General Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
Academic Qualifications
- Fellow of West African College of Surgeons.
- Special interest in Glaucoma subspecialty
Current Role
Dr. Salami currently serves as the Head of Department, Ophthalmology, Federal Medical Centre, Ikole Ekiti. A member of the Hospital Advisory Committee.
Units
Our department handles medical, optical and surgical care of conditions that affects the eye. The department consists of a consultant ophthalmologist, principal optometrist, an optician and a health assistant with years of experience in delivering qualitative eye care services.