Dr. Akinola Olabandele Ayodeji

Dr. Ayodeji was born in London while his father was pursuing an engineering degree in the United Kingdom. He later returned to Nigeria, where he attended the renowned Hussey College, Warri, in the former Bendel State, now Delta State. After completing high school in 1979, he proceeded to the prestigious University of Ibadan for his premedical and medical education. He earned his MBBS degree in 1985, completed his internship at University College Hospital, Ibadan, from 1985 to 1986, and fulfilled his national service at the Military Hospital in Ibadan from 1986 to 1987.

In 1988, Dr. Ayodeji left Nigeria for postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, rotating through several hospitals, including Oldchurch Hospital, now Queen’s Hospital in Romford, Essex; Southend Hospital; Basildon Hospital; and hospitals in Enfield, North London. He obtained the MRCP in 1993. In 1995, he moved to the United States, completing his internal medicine residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York, in 1997. He then completed fellowship training in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Dr. Ayodeji was board-certified in internal medicine, with recertifications in 2007 and 2017, and board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, with recertifications in 2008 and 2018. He was a Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and a member of the Endocrine Society. He was also a member, by examination, of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) of the United Kingdom.

After working briefly in New London, Connecticut, Dr. Ayodeji moved to Alabama, where he served for more than two decades as a clinical endocrinologist with Dothan Medical Associates, a multispecialty group. He later relocated to the Montgomery area, where he worked with the University of Alabama at Birmingham specialty clinics at Baptist Medical Center. In his later years, he continued to serve patients part-time in Dothan, Alabama, and Colquitt, Georgia.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Ayodeji was a beloved member of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan Class of 1985. He was kind-hearted, generous, and known for his contagious laughter, which brought joy to all who knew him. He gave freely of his time to help others, even when it was inconvenient. He was also a devoted family man

who cared deeply for his loved ones, including his younger siblings in Europe and Nigeria, even while facing his own health challenges.

He is preceded in death by his loving sister, Titi. He is survived by his loving wife, Temitope Ayodeji; their two sons, Andrew and Matthew; and his siblings, Yinka, Ade, Wanle (Victor) and Seun.

We give thanks for the long road he traveled — From Ondo to Warri, from Ibadan to the United Kingdom, from New York to Georgia, from Connecticut to Alabama. Through his superb clinical skills, knowledge, compassion, and dedication, he brought healing and hope to countless patients suffering from diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases.

May his memory be a blessing and may the example of his life of service continue to inspire and bless all who knew him.

There will be a visitation at Ridout's Prattville Chapel on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM followed by the funeral service from 12:00 -2:00 PM. Burial will follow the funeral at Prattville Memory Gardens.