Dr. Roland Olatunde Akinyede, MD

Dr. Roland Akinyede is a geriatric medicine and internal medicine physician who brings over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Lagos College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center. With 33 years of experience caring for patients, Dr. Akinyede focuses on the comprehensive health needs of older adults while also providing internal medicine services for adult patients of all ages. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Akinyede practices at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton and Mercy Hospital Saint Louis. He specializes in managing high blood pressure, including complex cases that require immediate attention. His approach to patient care includes coordinating various therapeutic services such as physical therapy to help patients maintain mobility and strength training to support overall wellness. Patients have given …him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with his care.