Home: Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Profession: Orthopaedic spine surgeon. Organization: The Institute for Comprehensive Spine Care. Title: CEO. Significant other: My wife, Tierra Okubadejo. Alma mater: Brown University; Johns Hopkins University; Washington University; University of Pittsburgh. Languages spoken: English, Yoruba, Spanish.
Current project: Orthopaedic spine surgery. Recent recognition: Best Doctors NYC 2023. Recent professional development: Patents in Fitness equipment – 360 Coreboard, Dynaplank. Latest accomplishment: Dynaplank patent. Latest contribution to others: Contribution to relief for the fires in Los Angeles. Hobbies: Fitness, golf, travel. Last book read: As The Rivers Merge, by Daniel Mamah.
Personality profile: Inquisitive, witty, relentless. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Driven. How do you define a perfect friendship? Patient, available, relatable and insightful. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Trustworthy, flexible and creative in thinking. What is your greatest joy? My baby girl. What is your greatest fear? Failure. What is your guilty pleasure? Watching reality TV shows with my wife. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Armed Forces.
What book have you repeatedly read? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A Zen figure. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? Charismatic leaders like Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never give up on your dreams. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Be thorough and willing to ask for help. What is your favorite app? Google Translate. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Growing up in both the U.S. and Nigeria.
What is your big idea?
Designing fitness equipment – 2 patents and counting.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Thinking of ways to apply technology for better efficiency in surgery. What change would you like to see in the world? Greater attention towards saving the environment. What message do you want to send out into the world? I believe in doing good onto others as Karma will dictate reciprocal reaction of the universe. What mega-trend most concerns you? Exaggerated focus on physical traits as dictated by social media.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Martin Luther King or Nelson Mandela. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A doctor. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My passport and birth certificate. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my wife and daughter. What advice would you give your younger self? Always get advice in tough situations. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: Doing the best that I can at all times to achieve my goals. Personal motto: Be true to yourself, always.
