Texas Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology: Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode, M.D.

Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode, MD, "Dr. Yemi," is a board-certified OB/GYN and fellowship-trained pediatric and adolescent gynecology specialist. She provides high-quality, evidence-based gynecology care for patients from infancy through adolescence at Texas Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology (TPAG) in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Yemi is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an active member of the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

Dr. Yemi specializes in diagnostic testing and treatment for a wide variety of acute and complex gynecological conditions that affect pediatric girls and young women. She takes a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to care that focuses on her patients' physical and emotional health.

Dr. Yemi was born in Bloomington, Indiana, and grew up in Nigeria and Botswana. She came back to the United States at 15 to attend college at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin, earning her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She graduated Magna Cum Laude at 19 and was honored as the graduation commencement student speaker. Dr. Yemi went on to obtain her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as the administrative chief resident in her final year. Dr. Yemi went on to fellowship training at Texas Children's Hospital. Before pursuing private practice, Dr. Yemi was an assistant professor and assistant fellowship director in the division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at Texas Children's Hospital for over six years. She has trained several fellows who have since graduated and are now practicing pediatric and adolescent gynecology throughout the United States. 

Dr. Yemi participated in several multidisciplinary clinics, including the gender medicine clinic, focusing on children born with sexual development disorders. She was co-director of the young women with bleeding disorders clinic and a member of the colorectal and pelvic health clinic, a comprehensive program caring for children born with a disorder of the colon or rectum. Dr. Yemi was also part of the team that separated thoraco-omphalo-ischiopagus conjoined twins at Texas Children's Hospital.

Her vast experience gave her insight into the care of highly complex gynecologic conditions. She has earned numerous awards for her leadership skills and dedication to excellent care throughout her career. Dr. Yemi is highly-respected amongst her peers. She continues to serve as a reviewer for medical journals and is on committees of the ACOG and NASPAG, intending to educate patients and peers on best gynecologic practices.

Dr. Adeyemi-Fowode is also the author of multiple research papers published in peer-reviewed journals and articles published by mainstream media on pediatric and adolescent gynecology topics. She has also co-written books about congenital genital anomalies and heavy menstrual bleeding. Find a list of her publications by clicking here.

Dr. Yemi has called Houston her home since 2009, where she lives with her husband and their three children. She considers herself a homebody, and during her free time, she enjoys watching her kids play soccer, watching Marvel movies, and walking to appreciate the nice weather in Texas.