Meet Dr. Ajibade
MD, Ph.D., MPH
Dare V. Ajibade, MD, Ph.D., MPH
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Dare V. Ajibade is an aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon at DVA Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX. He specializes in body contouring, including his renowned Ajibooty™ and Ajibody™, and is recognized for helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with personalized, evidence-based approaches.
With a strong educational background in biological sciences, general surgery, and plastic surgery, Dr. Ajibade is also committed to research that enhances patient outcomes. He blends an elite surgical skillset with an artistic eye to deliver transformative, natural-looking results.
Education & Training
Postgraduate Training
Graduate & Undergrad
Professional Societies
Awards & Honors
2014
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Arnold P. Gold Foundation
2014
Golden Apple Resident Teaching Award
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
2011
AOA Research Award
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
2010
Outstanding Publication
Endocrinology Student Award Endocrine Society
2009
Credo in Action Award
UMDNJ
2008
Richard and Ann Silver Pozen Community Scholar Award
New Jersey Medical School
2008
UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Graduate Fellow
2006
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research Award
2004
Henry Rutgers Scholar
Rutgers University
Selected Publications
Burnett AS, Quinn PL, Ajibade DV, Peters SR, Ahlawat SK, Mahmoud OM, Chokshi RJ. Design of an immunohistochemistry biomarker panel for diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Pancreatology. 2019.
Palange DC, Ajibade D, Bonne S, Kunac A. Prevention of Implanted Central Venous Port Erosion with Prophylactic Mesh Tissue Augmentation. Am Surg. 2017.
Mady LJ, Ajibade DV, Hsaio C, Teichert A, Fong C, Christakos S and Bikle DD. The Transient Role for Calcium and Vitamin D during the Developmental Hair Follicle Cycle. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2016.
Marano AA, Therattil PJ, Ajibade DV, Datiashvili, RO. Ganglion Cyst of the Peroneus Longus. Eplasty. 2015.
Eloy JA, Choudhry OJ, Christiano LD, Ajibade DV, Liu JK. Double flap technique for reconstruction of anterior skull base defects after craniofacial tumor resection: technical note. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2013.
Ajibade DV, Tanaka IK, Paghda KV, Mirani N, Lee HJ, Jyung RW. Inflammatory Pseudotumor (Plasma Cell Granuloma) of the Temporal Bone. Ear Nose Throat J. 2010.
Ajibade DV, Dhawan P, Fechner AJ, Meyer MB, Pike JW, Christakos S. Evidence for a Role of Prolactin in Calcium Homeostasis: Regulation of Intestinal Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid Type 6, Intestinal Calcium Absorption, and the 25-Hydroxyvitamin D(3) 1Alpha Hydroxylase Gene by Prolactin. Endocrinology. 2010.
Christakos S, Dhawan P, Ajibade D, Benn BS, Feng J, Joshi SS. Mechanisms Involved in Vitamin D Mediated Intestinal Calcium Absorption and in Non-Classical Actions of Vitamin D. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2010.
Lieben L, Benn BS, Ajibade D, Stockmans I, Moermans K, Hediger MA, Peng JB, Christakos S, Bouillon R, Carmeliet G. Trpv6 Mediates Intestinal Calcium Absorption During Calcium Restriction and Contributes to Bone Homeostasis. Bone. 2010.
Ajibade D, Benn B, Christakos, S. Mechanism of Action of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 on Intestinal Calcium Absorption and Renal Calcium Transport. In Vitamin D: Physiology, Molecular Biological and Clinical Application. 2010.
Benn BS, Ajibade D, Porta A, Dhawan P, Hediger M, Peng JB, Jiang Y, Oh GT, Jeung, EB, Lieben L, Bouillon R, Carmeliet G, Christakos S. Active Intestinal Calcium Transport in the Absence of TRPV6 and Calbindin-D9k. Endocrinology. 2008.
Christakos S, Dhawan P, Benn B, Porta A, Hediger M, Oh GT, Zhong Y, Ajibade DV, Dhawan K, Joshi S. Vitamin D: Molecular Mechanism of Action. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007.
Gerecke DR, Sabourin C, Bhatt P, Rudge Jr TL, Casillas RP, Kiser RC, Casbohm SL, Riley DJ, Ohman-Strickland P, Ajibade DV, Shakarjian MP. Laminin 5 and Gelatinase Alterations in mouse Skin Following Sulfur Mustard (SM) Exposure, Proceedings of Bioscience Review 2004.
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