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Abimbola O. Famuyide, M.B.B.S.

  1. Gynecologist
  2. Chair, Obstetrics, Minnesota
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Famuyide is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. He completed residency training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He holds an appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with a joint appointment in the Department of Surgery. He provides care for women with benign gynecologic conditions.

His clinical areas of expertise include:

  • Management of abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Surgical removal of uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, ovarian cysts
  • Uterine septum
  • Deinfibulation

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Famuyide is active in research. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology having authored more than 140 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, letters and non-peer reviewed articles. His areas of interest include outcomes research in abnormal uterine bleeding, benign gynecologic endoscopic surgery, and obstetric safety.

  1. Adenomyosis
  2. Adnexal tumor
  3. Cervical dysplasia
  4. Chronic pelvic pain
  5. Endometriosis
  6. Heavy menstrual bleeding
  7. Imperforate hymen
  8. Lower genital tract dysplasia
  9. Menstrual cramps
  10. Ovarian cyst
  11. Postmenopausal bleeding
  12. Septate uterus
  13. Uterine anomaly
  14. Uterine fibroid
  15. Uterine polyps
  16. Vaginal septum
  17. Vulvar dysplasia
  1. Ablation
  2. CO-2 laser treatment
  3. Colposcopy
  4. Conization
  5. Diagnostic hysteroscopy
  6. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  7. Endometrial ablation
  8. Endometriosis surgery
  9. Gynecological surgery
  10. Hysteroscopy
  11. Intrauterine device method
  12. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure
  13. Minimally invasive surgery
  14. Myomectomy
  15. Pelvic exam
  16. Polypectomy
  17. Radiofrequency ablation
  • Minimally invasive gynecological surgery
  • Office hysteroscopy
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Obstetric safety
  1. 2018
    CertificateWhitney MacMillan Physician Leadership Business Academy
  2. 2002
    ResidentObstetrics and Gynecology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2002
    Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 1998
    Internship - Family MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin
  5. 1993
    Resident - Obstetrics & GynecologyCentral Sheffield Hospital
  6. 1989
    Resident - General PracticeDuro Soleye Hospital
  7. 1986
    InternshipUniversity of Ibadan, University College Hospital
  8. 1985
    MD - MedicineUniversity of Ibadan, University College Hospital

Certifications

  1. 2004
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 1992
    Obstetrics & GynecologyRoyal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Contributions as a member of the MN Medical Faculty License TeamMayo Clinic Excellence Through Teamwork Award
  2. 2017
    Recognized ReviewerAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  3. 2016
    Recognized ReviewerThe Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  4. 2016
    Outstanding ReviewerAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  5. 2016
    Outstanding ReviewerThe Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  6. 2016
    OB Nest - A Novel Approach to Prenatal Care (2nd Prize Paper)Obstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
  7. 2016
    Top 10% Peer Reviewer among 1,219 refereesObstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
  8. 2015
    Central Prize Award for Best PaperCentral Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  9. 2015
    Top 10% Peer Reviewer among 1,144 refereesObstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
  10. 2014
    Top 10% Peer Reviewer among 1,420 refereesObstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
  11. 2011
    MacMillan ScholarshipOffice of Leadership and Organization Development, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2011
    Charles S. Field Award - Awarded by the graduating residents to those consultants who inspired by their commitment to excellence, teaching, diligence and humanityMayo Clinic
  13. 2011
    America's Top Doctors (ranked top 7% of Ob/Gyn Physicians in the US)Castle Connolly
  14. 2011
    Best Poster Presentation AwardAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  15. 2011
    Donald F. Richardson Memorial Scientific Prize Paper AwardAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  16. 2011
    Best Doctors in MinnesotaBest Doctors in Minnesota - Minnesota Monthly Magazine
  17. 2009
    America's Top Doctors (ranked top 1% of Ob/Gyn Physicians in the US)Castle Connolly
  18. 2009
    The Young Investigator AwardCentral Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  19. 2009
    Donald F. Richardson Memorial Scientific Prize Paper AwardAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  20. 2008
    Charles S. Field Award- Awarded by the graduating residents to those consultants who inspired by their commitment to excellence, teaching, diligence and humanityMayo Clinic
  21. 2008
    Jerome J. Hoffman Award Postgraduate Prize Paper (3rd place)American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  22. 2005
    Charles S. Field Award- Awarded by the graduating residents to those consultants who inspired by their commitment to excellence, teaching, diligence and humanityMayo Clinic
  23. 2005
    Inducted as FellowRoyal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
  24. 2004
    Charles S. Field Award- Awarded by the graduating residents to those consultants who inspired by their commitment to excellence, teaching, diligence and humanityMayo Clinic
  25. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching Recognition - Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo Clinic
  26. 2002
    The Elizabeth Ann Harris Award For Excellence in Clinical Research in the Field of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a FellowMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  27. 2001
    LM Randall Travel Award for Outstanding PerformanceAwarding Organization
  28. 1998
    Wyeth Award for Best CREOG scores for 3 consecutive yearsAwarding Organization
  29. 1985
    Division of Surgery ScholarAwarding Organization
  30. 1974
    Government ScholarAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    SecretaryAmerican Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
  2. 2024 - present
    Immediate Past-PresidentThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  3. 2023 - 2024
    Assistant SecretaryAmerican Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
  4. 2023 - present
    Chair, ad hoc Innovation and Technology Task ForceAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  5. 2022 - 2024
    PresidentThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberBoard of Governors, Mayo Clinic
  7. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Board of Trustees Digital Solutions Committee
  8. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Board of Trustees
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Board of Trustees - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  10. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic People and Culture Committee
  11. 2021 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Rochester Personnel Committee
  12. 2021 - present
    MemberMidwest Executive Operations Team (MEOT)
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Personnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  14. 2021 - present
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  15. 2021 - 2023
    MemberRochester Smart Hospital of the Future (SmHoF) Advisory Group
  16. 2020
    MemberSearch Committee for President of MCHS
  17. 2020 - present
    Council MemberAmerican Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
  18. 2020
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  19. 2020
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Medicine
  20. 2020
    Task Force ChairCenter for Regenerative Medicine Strategic Task Force - Independent Multidisciplinary Practice
  21. 2020 - 2022
    President ElectThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  22. 2020 - present
    Qualifying Examination Development Committee MemberAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  23. 2019 - present
    Caucus Coordinator for Specialty Certifying ExaminationAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  24. 2019
    MemberDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery Chair Search, Personnel Committee
  25. 2019
    MemberDepartment of Surgery Chair Search, Personnel Committee
  26. 2019
    ChairPresident of Platform Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  27. 2019
    MemberChief Digital Officer Search Committee
  28. 2019
    Chair, Special Appeals CommitteePersonnel Committee
  29. 2019 - 2023
    Member, Executive CommitteeCenter for Regenerative Medicine - Independent Multidisciplinary Practice
  30. 2019
    Chair, Special Appeals CommitteePersonnel Committee
  31. 2019
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Radiology
  32. 2019
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Radiation Oncology
  33. 2019 - present
    Board of DirectorsThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  34. 2019
    Chair, Special Appeals CommitteePersonnel Committee
  35. 2019
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Family Medicine
  36. 2019
    MemberEnterprise Taskforce for Research Engagement of Departments/Divisions
  37. 2018 - 2019
    Task Force MemberThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  38. 2018
    MemberChair Search Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  39. 2018
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Anatomy
  40. 2018 - present
    Active FellowAmerican Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
  41. 2018 - 2023
    Board of Trustees MemberRonald McDonald House
  42. 2018
    Site Visit AdvisorThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  43. 2018 - 2020
    Nominating Committee MemberThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  44. 2017
    ChairChair Search Committee, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
  45. 2017
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine
  46. 2017
    ChairEnterprise Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion Search Committee
  47. 2016
    Chair, Special Appeals CommitteePersonnel Committee
  48. 2016
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Dermatology
  49. 2016
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Medicine
  50. 2016 - 2022
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee
  51. 2016 - 2022
    ChairOB/GYN Specialty Council, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  52. 2016 - 2022
    MemberThe Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUCOG)
  53. 2016 - 2022
    ChairOB/GYN Executive Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  54. 2016 - 2022
    MemberSurgical Services Surgical and Procedural Committee, Department of Surgery
  55. 2016 - 2022
    MemberDepartment Chairs
  56. 2016 - 2022
    MemberMedical Department Chairs Forum
  57. 2015
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Immunology
  58. 2015
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  59. 2015 - 2018
    Scientific Program Committee MemberCentral Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  60. 2015
    Chair, Special Appeals CommitteePersonnel Committee
  61. 2014
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Neurosurgery
  62. 2014
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  63. 2014
    ChairMayo Clinic Enterprise Chaperone Policy Task Force
  64. 2014
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  65. 2014
    MemberDirector Search Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center
  66. 2014
    MemberDepartment Chair Search Committee, Department of Neurology
  67. 2014
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering
  68. 2014 - present
    MemberThe Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  69. 2014
    MemberChair Search Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  70. 2014 - 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Personnel Committee
  71. 2014 - 2015
    LeaderChildren's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety
  72. 2014 - 2015
    PresidentContinental Gynecologic Society
  73. 2014
    MemberMinnesota Department of Health Steering Committee on Ebola Ethics and Response
  74. 2013 - 2015
    MemberAccess Executive Subcommittee
  75. 2013 - 2016
    MemberSurgical Practice Chairs Forum
  76. 2013 - 2019
    MemberSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  77. 2013 - 2016
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee
  78. 2013 - 2016
    MemberMortality Case Review Subcommittee
  79. 2012 - 2016
    Chair and OrganizerClinical Practice Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  80. 2012 - 2016
    Chair and OrganizerClinical Practice Executive Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  81. 2012 - 2016
    MemberObstetrics Administrative Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  82. 2012 - 2016
    ChairPeer Review Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  83. 2012 - 2016
    MemberPractice Chairs Forum
  84. 2011 - 2014
    Chair and OrganizerMidwest Integration, ObGyn Specialty Council, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  85. 2011 - 2016
    Vice ChairOB/GYN Specialty Council, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  86. 2011 - 2014
    Chair and CoordinatorOb/Gyn Master Planning
  87. 2011 - 2014
    MemberRMH Surgical Space Master Planning Committee
  88. 2011 - 2012
    ChairIntegration Task Force, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  89. 2011 - present
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  90. 2009 - 2022
    Expert ConsultantAskMayoExpert
  91. 2009 - 2011
    Board of DirectorsContinental Gynecologic Society
  92. 2009
    MemberKnowledge Content Board - Women's Health/Obstetrics & Gynecology, AskMayoExpert
  93. 2009
    MemberChartless Steering Group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  94. 2007 - 2009
    Inaugural ChairpersonPractice and Quality Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  95. 2006 - 2008
    MemberWomen's Health Executive Subcommittee
  96. 2006 - present
    MemberContinental Gynecologic Society
  97. 2005 - present
    FellowRoyal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
  98. 2005 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  99. 2004 - 2007
    Inaugural ChairpersonQuality & Safety Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  100. 2004 - 2007
    Departmental LiaisonMayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  101. 2004 - 2022
    MemberOB/GYN Executive Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  102. 2004 - 2008
    MemberClinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee
  103. 2004 - 2008
    MemberSurgical Quality Assessment and Improvement Subcommittee
  104. 2003 - present
    Active MemberCentral Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  105. 2003 - 2008
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  106. 2003 - 2004
    Secretary GeneralAmerican Representative Committee, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
  107. 2003 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  108. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  109. 2001 - 2004
    Board MemberAmerican Representative Committee, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
  110. 2001 - 2002
    Administrative Chief ResidentResidency Program, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  111. 2001 - 2002
    Continuing Medical Education Course DirectorAmerican Representative Committee, Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
  112. 1998 - 2005
    MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  113. 1992 - 2005
    MemberRoyal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists

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