AyotundeODokunMDPhD FACE

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology. FOEDRC Verna Funke Chair in Diabetes Research Director, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.

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Office
200 Hawkins Drive
E400- D GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-356-8133

Fax+1 319-353-7850

Summary

Dr. Ayotunde Dokun is an endocrinologist in Iowa City, IA and is affiliated with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He received his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has been in practice 14 years. He specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism.

Education & Training

Duke University HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2007 - 2009
Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
TN State Medical License 2016 - 2021
VA State Medical License 2009 - 2018
NC State Medical License 2003 - 2012

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Federal Advisory Commission Department of Health and Human Services, National Clinical Care Commission
Physician Leadership Council Regional One Health, Memphis, Tn
Endowed Chair FOEDRC, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2019
The Terry Ann Krulwich Physician-Scientist Alumni Award Icahn School of Medicine, of the Mt Sinai Hospital, New York, NY., 2018
The Elijah B Saunders MD, Physician of the Year Award. Internal Medicine Section, National Medical Association, 2016
Translation Research Award, and Oral Presentation National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Network of Minority Research Investigators (NMRI), 2014
Jay D. Coffman Early Career Investigator Award American Heart Association, 2013
Clinical & Translational Research Award, National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Network of Minority Research Investigators (NMRI), 2013
Translation Research Award National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Network of Minority Research Investigators (NMRI), 2011
Medical Faculty Development Program Award. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2009
Jeffrey Model Excellence in Research Award. Mt Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY., 2003
Doctoral Dissertation Award Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY., 2002
Academic Achievement Award SUNY, College at Old Westbury, L.I., NY., 1991
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

miRNA-6236 Regulation of Postischemic Skeletal Muscle Angiogenesis.
Arul M Mani, Victor Lamin, Ronan C Peach, Eli H Friesen, Thomas Wong
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2024-12-03
Updates in pharmacotherapy of obesity.
Amie A Ogunsakin, Tomilola I Olakunde, Moses D Fehintola, Ifeoluwa Malmberg, Akinwale Olakunde
Journal of the National Medical Association. 2024-10-01
Leveraging Policy Solutions for Diabetes Disparities: Suggestions for Improving the National Clinical Care Commission Report's Recommendations for Hispanic/Latino Popu...
Devika A Shenoy, Stephanie H Rodriguez, Jeydith Gutierrez, Andrea Thoumi, Marcelo Correia
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 2024-05-15

Grant Support

Modulation of miR29a and ADAM12 to improve peripheral arterial disease outcomes in diabetesNIH NHLBI2016–2021
Addressing Health Disparities and Health Equity Issues in Internal MedicineNIH NIDDK2019–2020

Committees

Endocrine Society, Finance Committee 2017 - Present
Co-chair, Endocrine Section of National Medical Association (NMA) 2013 - Present
Member, Endocrine Society Minority Affairs Committee 2014 - 2017
Chair, Internal Medicine Section of National Medical Association (NMA). 2014 - 2016