Henry Adekola

Henry Adekola, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and an attending physician in the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal-fetal conditions.

Education and Training

• Medical Degree: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
• Fellowship: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan

Dr. Adekola's research spans ethical issues in pregnancy, palliative perinatal medicine, preterm birth prevention, critical care obstetrics, fetal ultrasound, and maternal medical complications. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

His publications emphasize Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetric Imaging, with a focus on multifetal gestations, genetic disorders during pregnancy, critical care in obstetric complications, and advancements in fetal diagnostics. Key trends include improving ultrasound visualization for obese patients, managing rare fetal anomalies, and addressing ethical challenges in high-risk pregnancies.