Dr. Omoniyi Yakubu Adebisi is a physician specializing in Family Medicine and Obstetrics, with a clinical practice that includes Family Medicine, Obstetrics, and Emergency Medicine. His professional work spans clinical medicine, medical education, global health, and healthcare systems development across North America and Africa.
Dr. Adebisi obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 1992. He subsequently completed his residency training in Family Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. In pursuit of advanced obstetrical surgical skills, he undertook fellowship training in Surgical Obstetrics through the Advanced Women’s Healthcare Fellowship Program in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee. He also completed additional Faculty Development and Surgical Obstetrics fellowship training through the Médicos Para La Familia Fellowship Program in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Dr. Adebisi is board-certified in Family Medicine by both the American Board of Family Medicine and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. He also holds board certification in Family Medicine Obstetrics from the American Board of Physician Specialties and has additional certification in Enhanced Surgical Obstetrics Skills from the College of Family Physicians of Canada, designated as CCFP(OSS). In recognition of his professional achievements and leadership in Family Medicine, he has been elected Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) and Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (FCFPC).
Following completion of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program in Nigeria, Dr. Adebisi worked briefly in Nigeria before relocating to Liberia during the civil war, where he served as a member of the Disarmament and Demobilization Team of the United Nations Military Observers / United Nations Volunteer Group. In this role, he participated in international peacekeeping efforts focused on the disarmament and demobilization of former combatants as part of the United Nations stabilization initiatives in Liberia.
After completing his postgraduate training in the United States, Dr. Adebisi worked as a locum physician in both the United States and Canada, gaining extensive clinical experience across diverse healthcare systems. He later established his medical practice in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, where he currently practices Community Family Medicine, Obstetrics, and Emergency Medicine, providing comprehensive care in both community and hospital settings.
In addition to his clinical work in Canada, Dr. Adebisi has been actively involved in healthcare development initiatives internationally. He founded Medics Specialist Hospitals in Nigeria, healthcare institutions committed to improving access to quality medical care and strengthening healthcare delivery systems.
Dr. Adebisi is also actively engaged in clinical research and medical scholarship. He is the author and contributor to numerous clinical publications and scholarly works in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Family Medicine, and related clinical disciplines, with research interests that include maternal and neonatal health, emergency obstetric care, and community-based primary care. His academic contributions reflect a commitment to advancing evidence-based medical practice and improving clinical outcomes in both developed and resource-limited healthcare settings.
He currently serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, where he contributes to the education, mentorship, and training of future physicians.
Beyond clinical practice and academia, Dr. Adebisi is the Founder of Save Nigerian Mothers Initiatives (SANMINIT), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality through medical missions, physician training programs, community outreach, and research initiatives.
Dr. Adebisi’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to clinical excellence, humanitarian service, medical education, research, and global health advancement, with ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare systems and improve access to quality medical care across continents.
MBChB, MD
CCFP(OSS), FCFPC, FAAFP
Comprehensive Family Medicine and Community-Based Primary Care
Full-Scope Family Medicine Obstetrics
High-Risk Obstetrics in Community Settings
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Operative and Surgical Obstetrics
Maternal–Fetal Health and Prevention of Maternal Mortality
Emergency Obstetric Care
Women’s Health and Reproductive Medicine
Infertility Evaluation and Management
Sexual Health Medicine
Emergency Medicine in Rural and Community Hospitals
Global Maternal Health Systems
Training and Capacity Building for Obstetric Emergencies
Medical Education and Clinical Skills Training
Clinical Achievements
Over two decades of clinical practice in Family Medicine, Obstetrics, and Emergency Medicine across Canada, the United States, and Africa
Provides full-scope Family Medicine Obstetrics including:
Prenatal care
Vaginal deliveries
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Assisted vaginal deliveries
Cesarean sections
Induction of labor
Dilatation and curettage
Intraoperative bilateral tubal ligation
Recognized Obstetrical Surgical Skills Consultant (CCFP-OSS) by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
Board certified in Family Medicine in both the United States and Canada
Board certified in Family Medicine Obstetrics
Instructor in Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
Leadership in training physicians and nurses in obstetric emergency care in Nigeria since 2008
Founder and CEO of Save Nigerian Mothers Initiatives (SANMINIT) dedicated to reducing maternal mortality
Established Medics Clinic in Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Founder of Medics Specialist Hospitals in Nigeria
Contributor to clinical research and scholarly publications in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Family Medicine
Author of StatPearls clinical medical education content
Adjunct Assistant Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine
Academic and Research Achievements
Published research on anemia in pregnancy and maternal health disparities
Award-winning resident research investigator
Recipient of NIH research sponsorship
Presenter at:
AAFP conferences
WONCA World Family Medicine Conference
STFM scientific meetings
National Medical Association conferences
Contributor to StatPearls medical education platform
Leadership Achievements (Important for Profiles)
President – Central Zone Medical Staff Association (Alberta)
Former Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer – CZMSA
Delegate – Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
Founder – SANMINIT Global Maternal Health Initiative
