Summary

Dr. Akinyinka Ajelabi, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and intensivist with over a decade of clinical experience. He currently serves the Kingwood, Texas community and surrounding areas of Harris County at Kingwood Pulmonary, PA. Originally from Ibadan, Nigeria, Dr. Ajelabi earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Ilorin. He completed a rotational internship at Base Hospital in Lagos before relocating to the United States in 1997. His postgraduate training includes an internship and residency in internal medicine at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary care, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Board-certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine (in Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Disease) and the American Board of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Ajelabi has held several prestigious roles throughout his career. These include positions as a medical director, staff pulmonologist, and intensivist, notably serving as the Medical Director of the ICU at Kingwood Medical Center. He is an active member of respected professional organizations, including the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physicians, and the American Thoracic Society. In recognition of his dedication and excellence, he received the Physician of the Year Award in 2013.

At Kingwood Pulmonary, PA, Dr. Ajelabi provides a wide range of specialized services tailored to meet individual patient needs. His areas of expertise include:

  • Pulmonary Disease Management
  • Sleep Medicine Evaluations and Treatment
  • Critical Care Services in the ICU
  • Comprehensive Respiratory Diagnostics and Therapy
  • Personalized Treatment Plans Based on Patient Medical History

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Ajelabi enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Evelyn. He remains committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to every patient who walks through his doors.

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Office Location

Kingwood Pulmonary Pa

201 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste B100Kingwood, TX 77339
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center Pulmonary Care, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Jackson, MI
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Akinyinka Abidemi Ajelabi

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - HMO
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Renaissance - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - CHIP
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Akinyinka Abidemi Ajelabi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Akinyinka Abidemi Ajelabi has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine; Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease

American Board of Sleep Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2025, Expired
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2025, Expired
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Mississippi Medical Center Pulmonary Care, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Jackson, MI2003

Residency

University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

Internship

Base Hospital Lagos, Nigeria
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease Bronx, NY2000

Medical School

University Of Ilorin College Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1994

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Dr. Akinyinka Ajelabi is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
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