In this article, Platinum Times Nigeria chronicles the biography, family, career and life story of Tunji Alausa.
Tunji Alausa serves as the Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Full Name: Tunji Alausa
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Place of Birth: Lagos
Religion: Christian
Portfolio: Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare
Biography
Alausa, who hails from Epe, in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Lagos in 1993.
He is a board-certified Nephrologist and the founder of both Kidney Care Center, a nephrology practice and dialysis care center and rapidly growing provider of boutique dialysis services across the United States. Through his company, Alausa has created a national brand that focuses on optimal care for patients who have chronic kidney disease in underserved communities.
Alausa has also contributed tremendously to these communities by providing significant employment opportunities for various stakeholders. He has built a strong team of professionals across the United States who are committed to his vision and mission.
He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, between 1997 and 2001; where he was appointed Chief Medical Resident responsible for co-coordinating the training programmes of several interns and residents as well as an Attending Physician. Upon completing his tenure at CCH, Dr. Alausa was appointed to the faculty of Rush University Medical School as an Assistant Professor before moving on to the prestigious Medical College of Wisconsin to pursue a specialist training in Nephrology and Hypertension from July 2002 and June 2004.
The nominee also had Residency Training in Internal Medicine at Royal Bolton Hospital and University of Newcastle, both in the United Kingdom, from 1995 to 1997.
DAlausa’s philanthropic spirit has earned him numerous awards that honour for his charitable contributions and voluntary hours caring for those in need.
He has published multiple medical papers covering diverse range of practices. His publications have transcended both basic medical research and clinical medicine and have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine.
In 2007 and 2012, Alausa was named one of America’s Best Physicians.
Conditions Treated
Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Kidney Transplant
Glomerulus Disorder Dialysis
Hospital Affiliations
Silver Cross Hospital
Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet
AdventHealth Bolingbrook Hospital
Professional Experience
Fellowship in Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Residency in Internal Medicine
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
Assistant Professor & Attending Physician
Rush University Medical Center – Cook County Hospital
Specialist Training in Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
Board-Certified in Nephrology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
University of Lagos
Medical School
Awards
America’s Best Physician
2007 & 2012.
Chief Medical Resident
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL