Bello, Otatade

By Michael Hilleary | June 6, 2023

 

 

Otatade Bello, MD, MS

Dr. Otatade Bello

Hometown:

Boston, MA, USA

Undergraduate School:

Simmons University

Graduate School:

Case Western Reserve University

Medical School:

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Bio:

Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Simmons University. I initially thought I was going to pursue a career in pharmacy but had a change of heart during my senior year of college and chose medicine. After graduating, I worked in clinical research in orthopedic surgery where I developed an interest in surgery. I subsequently received my Master’s Degree at Case Western Reserve University coupled with a certificate in Global Health, before I attended Saint Louis University for medical school and graduated with a distinction in Medical Education.

Personal Interests:

Traveling, boxing, pole dance fitness, and (almost) anything fried. I also love mentoring and teaching!

Clinical Interests:

Pediatric Surgery, Global Health/Surgery (Sustainability and Accessibility), Health Systems Development/Improvement

Professional Activities:

American Medical Association
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Sigma Xi Honor Society
Student National Medical Association

Why UW?

I chose UW for its supportive environment, which I was able to experience firsthand as a Sub-I. Not only that but also the plethora of opportunities that will allow me to further explore my passions such as pediatric and global surgery. Given its unique Level 1 Trauma Center covering the WWAMI network, I knew this would be the best place to get optimal training for my career as a surgeon.

What advice do you have for incoming interns?

Closed mouths don’t get fed! If you need help, advice, or have aspirations to do something in the surgical field, there is always someone that can help get you where you need to go or how to start.

Publications:

  1. Lo, T., Haridas, R. S., Rudge, E., Chase, R. P., Heshmati, K., Lucey, E. M., Weigl, A. M., Iyoha-Bello, O. J., Ituah, C. O., Benjamin, E. J., McNutt, S. W., Sathe, L., Farnam, L., Raby, B. A., Tavakkoli, A., Croteau-Chonka, D. C., & Sheu, E. G. (2022). Early Changes in Immune Cell Count, Metabolism, and Function Following Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Human Study. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 107(2), e619–e630. https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgab673
  2. Tisosky, A. J., Iyoha-Bello, O., Demosthenes, N., Quimbayo, G., Coreanu, T., & Abdeen, A. (2017). Use of a Silver Nylon Dressing Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Decreases the Postoperative Infection Rate. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews, 1(7), e034. https://doi.org/10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-17-00034
  3. Villa-Camacho, J. C., Iyoha-Bello, O., Behrouzi, S., Snyder, B. D., & Nazarian, A. (2014). Computed tomography-based rigidity analysis: a review of the approach in preclinical and clinical studies. BoneKEy reports, 3, 587. https://doi.org/10.1038/bonekey.2014.82