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Olawale Olabiyi, MD, FACC

Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology

2401 Gillham Road Kansas City MO, 64108

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Dr. Olawale Olabiyi is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Olabiyi specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.

Education and Training

Southwest Baptist University Bachelor Degree 2001

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine medical degree 2006

Board Certification

pediatrics

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Olawale Olabiyi, MD, FACC's Expert Contributions
  • Can my child have an ECG?

    Yes, your 5 yo can have an ECG. An ECG checks the electrical activity of the heart and does not affect or do anything to the patient. We routinely get ECGs in newborn babies in the NICU and nursery as needed. Olawale Olabiyi, M.D. FACC READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

congenital heart disease and acquired heart disease such as Kawasaki disease and valvular disease, as well as coronary anomaly management

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor Jos University Teaching Hospital -
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Texas Health Science Center -

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology - Fellow  
  • Texas Medical Association  

Fellowships

  • Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine pediatric cardiology 

Olawale Olabiyi, MD, FACC's Practice location

Childrens Mercy Hospital

2401 Gillham Road -
Kansas City, MO 64108
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11485 Toepperwein Rd Suite 2 -
Live Oak, TX 78233
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11485 TOEPPERWEIN RD STE 2 -
LIVE OAK, TX 78233
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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Olawale O. Olabiyi, who serves patients in Live Oak, Texas

A board certified pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Olabiyi is the Medical Director and owner of Pediatric Cardiology Consultants of South Texas, a cutting-edge pediatric cardiology clinic in Live Oak, Texas. With professional interests in inpatient pediatric cardiology and non-invasive imaging, he is known for his passion for the single ventricle program and transition of cardiology care from pediatric to adult. His diverse interests include congenital heart disease and acquired heart disease such as Kawasaki disease and valvular disease, as well as coronary anomaly management.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Southwest Baptist University in 2001, Dr. Olabiyi joined the University of Missouri  Kansas City School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree in 2006. He then went to St. Luke’s Hospital for one year to study the outcomes of cardiovascular research. In 2010, Dr. Olabiyi completed a residency in pediatrics at Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics and the University of Missouri. Furthermore, he performed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Olabiyi attained board certification pediatrics with the American Board of Pediatrics. The American Board of Pediatrics was founded in 1933. It is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABP is an independent and nonprofit organization.

Pediatric cardiology is a medical specialty that involves the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired cardiovascular problems of the fetus, infant, child, adolescent and young adult.

In addition to his commitments with Pediatric Cardiology Consultants of South Texas, Dr. Olabiyi is affiliated with the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, the UT Austin Dells Children Medical Center, and the Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. Moreover, he maintains two academic appointments,  including Associate Professor at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau state, Nigeria, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. 

Dr. Olabiyi sees heart failure and transplant referrals from the UT Austin Dells Children Medical Center and the Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston. His research interests include quality of care and outcomes research, coronary artery anomalies, and advocating for improved care in minimal resource environments.

A member of the Texas Medical Association, Dr. Olabiyi is actively participating in missionary work. He has conducted medical mission trips to Abuja, Jos and Uyo in Nigeria to implement medical and surgical programs. Moreover, he is the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology for Hospitals for Humanity, an NGO in Atlanta, Georgia. Hospitals for Humanity is on  a mission to improve and provide comprehensive pediatric cardiac care to West Africa. Dr. Olabiyi also established the first telemedicine clinic between pediatric cardiologists in West Africa and the US. 

Outside his clinical and academic appointments, Dr. Olabiyi enjoys spending time with  his family, as well as music, traveling, sports, and reading. His wife is a Project Portfolio Manager and they have two wonderful children. He encourages, promotes, and fosters education of physicians, residents, and medical students both in the US and internationally.

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TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL HILLl

2301 HOLMES STREET KANSAS CITY MO 64108

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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITALl

3901 RAINBOW BLVD KANSAS CITY KS 66103

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ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITYl

4401 WORNALL ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64111

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SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl

18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

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Take the ramp on the left 867 ft
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Keep right at the fork towards Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop 727 ft
Continue slightly right towards Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop 1545 ft
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METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITALl

1139 E SONTERRA BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

Head northwest on Toepperwein Road 915 ft
Turn right onto Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road 255 ft
Take the ramp on the left 867 ft
Merge left onto North Pan-American Expressway (I 35) 1819 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards Loop 1604: Anderson Loop 3234 ft
Keep right at the fork towards Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop 727 ft
Continue slightly right towards Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop 1545 ft
Keep left at the fork towards Loop 1604 West 2023 ft
Merge left onto Anderson Loop (Loop 1604) 8.7 mi
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BAPTIST EMERGENCY HOSPITALl

16088 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78232

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SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl

18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

11485 Toepperwein Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233, USA
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0.7 mi
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18600 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITALl

1139 E SONTERRA BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

11485 Toepperwein Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233, USA
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0.7 mi
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0.2 mi
Turn right onto I-35 Frontage RdPass by Denny's (on the right)
0.7 mi
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0.5 mi
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0.1 mi
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0.3 mi
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8.8 mi
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1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

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16088 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78232

11485 Toepperwein Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233, USA
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0.7 mi
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0.7 mi
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0.5 mi
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16088 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA