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Dr Seyi Akinola
Family Physician
About Dr Akinola
Edit profileDr. Seyi Akinola is a Family Physician practicing at Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Clinic, located at 2685 36 Street NE, Calgary, AB, where she delivers inclusive, evidence-based care with a strong focus on advocacy, mentorship, and community health; known for her leadership in medical education and her commitment to underserved populations, Dr. Akinola brings both clinical excellence and compassion to every patient interaction—if you’ve received care from her, consider leaving a review to help others discover a physician who blends deep expertise with genuine empathy.
Special interest
Dr. Akinola’s medical interests include refugee health, vulnerable population care, and equity-driven primary medicine; she is actively involved in mentoring internationally educated physicians, leads initiatives in racially concordant care, and contributes to public health through her work with the Alberta College of Family Physicians and the Black Physicians of Canada, focusing on improving access and outcomes for marginalized communities.
Education and training
Dr. Seyi Akinola earned her MBChB from Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences in Nigeria (2006), completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Calgary, and holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina; she is licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA #030351) and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine.
Practice in Calgary, AB
- 2685 36 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T1Y 5S3
Frequently Asked Questions
She specializes in caring for refugees, newcomers, and underserved groups, ensuring culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care is accessible to all.
Yes, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and mentors international medical graduates through adaptive training programs.
She is a national advocate for integrating internationally educated physicians and serves on multiple equity, diversity, and inclusion committees across Canada.
Absolutely—she provides long-term management for conditions like diabetes and hypertension, with a focus on patient empowerment and continuity of care.
Her blend of clinical expertise, public health insight, and commitment to equity makes her practice a model of inclusive, community-driven care.
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