Title: Medical Doctor and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Fort Worth Renal Group
Location: Southlake, Texas, United States
Dapo Afolabi, Chief Executive Officer at Fort Worth Renal Group, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements and leadership in Nephrology.
Dr. Afolabi has established a notable career in nephrology and interventional nephrology, marked by three decades of dedicated service and leadership. Since 2016, he has served as the chief executive officer at Fort Worth Renal Group in Fort Worth, Texas, where he is responsible for caring for patients with complex kidney disorders, performing procedures to restore dialysis access and managing the practice. In this capacity, Dr. Afolabi assists in directing the organization’s affairs, setting its vision and ensuring continued growth. He devotes approximately 60-70% of his time to direct patient care, with the remaining time to management and administration.
In addition to his field responsibilities, Dr. Afolabi is an assistant professor at Texas Christian University, where he teaches medical students and shares his expertise in nephrology. He also contributes to medical education as a subspecialty education coordinator for the nephrology program at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, overseeing curriculum development and training for future specialists.
Before his current roles, Dr. Afolabi spent 10 years as a nephrologist in the vascular access department at Tarrant Nephrology Associates, where he specialized in procedures critical to patient well-being. He also served as a nephrology fellow trainer in kidney transplant care in Houston, Texas, for two years, sharing his knowledge with emerging professionals in the field.
Dr. Afolabi’s academic foundation was laid at Obafemi Awolowo University in his native Nigeria, where he earned a Doctor of Medicine in 1994. His medical journey began with an internship in Lagos, Nigeria, followed by an internal medicine residency and a nephrology fellowship at Henry Ford Health in Michigan. Additionally, Dr. Afolabi completed an interventional nephrology traineeship at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas.
Dr. Afolabi is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, and the Renal Physicians Association. Beyond his clinical and academic pursuits, he is an active speaker and mentor with Nephrology Business Leadership University, contributing to the development of future leaders in the specialty.
Dr. Afolabi’s commitment to excellence in patient care has been recognized through numerous accolades. He has consistently been named one of the Top Doctors in Fort Worth for more than a decade, was voted a Top Doctor in Fort Worth by Fort Worth Magazine, and, in 2018, received the Physician of the Year Award at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital. These honors reflect Dr. Afolabi’s unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care and advancing the field of nephrology.
Crediting his success to the quality education he received and the influence of great parents, Dr. Afolabi also notes several supportive friends who instilled values such as perseverance, humility, respect and patience. Deeply inspired by mentors who demonstrated extraordinary commitment to complex patient care, he chose to specialize in nephrology after considering both critical care and nephrology early in his career.
Looking ahead, Dr. Afolabi aims to continue supporting his colleagues and caring for patients as well as the communities they serve. He also intends to remain committed to being present for his family while continuing to focus on ongoing personal growth as a lifelong learner.
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