Adetoun A. Ejilemele, MBChB, DABCC
- Pathology
Associate Director of Clinical Chemistry
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-3979
Languages: English, Yoruba
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Adetoun A. Ejilemele, MBChB, DABCC
Dr Ejilemele is a board-certified clinical chemist who uses her extensive experience in laboratory medicine and result interpretation to provide the best care to all patients. Using evidence-based guidelines, she works with other members of her team to select the most appropriate test that will provide the most accurate results in a timely manner. She also works with her team to develop laboratory tests that are crucial for the diagnosis of specific inborn errors.
Personal Statement
I am passionate about using our laboratory resources to provide the highest quality service that will allow diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of clinical conditions in a timely manner. I prioritize collaborating with clinicians to investigate complex cases carefully and thoroughly in order to reach a diagnosis quickly. As a team, we will develop and implement care algorithms that will enhance improved outcomes for our patients.
Clinical Interests
Inborn errors of metabolism, hemoglobinopathies, glucose intolerance
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Fellowship | Clinical Chemistry | 2010 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University | Medical School | Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | 1987 |
| Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences | 1984 |
| National Postgraduate Medical College, Nigeria | Fellowship | National Postgraduate | 1996 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine | Member |
| Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine, Texas Local Section | Education Officer |
Honors and awards
- 1994
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Best Speaker Award, North West Regional Short Papers Meeting of Association of Clinical Biochemists, United Kingdom
- 1991
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College Prize for the Best Candidate Award at FMCPath Part I Residency Examination, National Postgraduate Medical College
- 1987
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Faculty Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Psychiatry, Obafemi Awolowo University
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Kaddu MM, Akpalu A, Ejilemele A, Ogunrin OA. Editorial: Epilepsy research in the developing countries: the neuro-ethical issues, cross-cultural differences, and relevance to comprehensive management. Frontiers in Neurology, 2024 May 23;15:1429745. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1429745
Ejilemele AA & Fatusi AO. Emergency Preparedness in Health Institutions in Nigeria: Current Situation and Framework for Action. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: 2021, 14 (1)
Ejilemele AA, Unabia J, Ju H & Petersen JR. A1c Gear: Laboratory quality HbA1c Measurement at the point of care. Clinica Chimica Acta, 2015 445: 139-142
Omoruyi FO, Budiaman A, Eng Y, Olumese FE, Hoesel JL, Ejilemele A and Okorodudu AO. The Potential Benefits and Adverse Effects of Phytic Acid Supplement in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats. Advances in Pharmacological Science, 2013
Dhiman M, Coronado TA, Vallejo CK, Petersen JR, Ejilemele AA, Nuñez S, Zago MP, Spratt H, Jain Garg NJ. Innate immune responses and antioxidant/oxidant imbalance are major determinants of human Chagas disease. PLoS Neglected Tropical Disease, 2013 Aug 8;7(8): e2364
Sclerosing cholangitis with biliary cirrhosis. Ejilemele AA, Okorodudu AO, Petersen JR. ASCP Check Case, 2013