Meet Dr. Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD
Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Mayo Clinic Spine Center.
He is passionate about specializing in complex spinal deformity.
Dr. Abode-Iyamah at a Glance
- Dr. Abode-Iyamah's research interests include innovation in spine, cervical myelopathy, spinal cord injury, spinal cord tumors, finite element modeling and biomechanics of the spine.
- He is engaged and planning numerous clinical projects including retrospective studies and prospective studies.
- He has published numerous book chapter and research articles in several leading Neurosurgery medical journals including Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery and the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. In addition, he has been a peer reviewer for Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery and PLOS ONE.
- He currently holds two U.S. Patents.
Connect with Dr. Abode-Iyamah to learn more about your options for relief customized to your unique circustances.
Dr. Abode-Iyamah is a member of Mayo Clinic Spine Center
How Dr. Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD Can Help You
Specialties
- Neurosurgeon
- Spine Surgeon
Languages Spoken
- English
Years in Practice
- 10 Years
Education
- Fellowship - Spine Deformity, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Residency - Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Medical Doctor, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- Bachelor of Science, Northeastern Illinois University
Conditions
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Arm Pain
- Cervical Spine Disorders
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spinal Conditions
- Facet Syndrome
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Foot Drop
- Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
- Kyphosis
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Disorders
- Myelopathy
- Neck Disorders
- Neck Pain
- Neuropathic Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Post-Surgical Pain
- Scoliosis and Deformity
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Fracture
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Trauma
- Spinal Tumors
- Spondylolisthesis
- Thoracic Spine Disorders
- Tumors
- Upper Back Pain
Treatment
- Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Anterior/Posterior Lumbar Fusion
- Cervical Disc Replacement
- Laminectomy
- Laminotomy
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lumbar Corpectomy
- Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neck/Cervical Spine Surgery
- Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
- Reconstructive/Revision Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Cord Surgery
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
Accolades for Dr. Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD
Professional Distinctions
- 2007 Dean's Scholar, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2007 Summa Cum Laude, Northeastern Illinois University
- 2017 Inventor of the Year Award
Professional Affiliations
- Commiittee Member, Radiation Safety Committee, Mayo Clinic
- Interview Committee Member, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- Member, Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Oversight Group
- Resident Member, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Member, Infectious Disease Control Subcommittee, University of Iowa (2016 - 2019)
- Medical Student Research Advisor, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine (2015 - 2016)
- Member, Iowa Donor Network Medical Advisory Council, University of Iowa (2015 - 2019)
- Member, Healthcare Information Management Subcommittee, University of Iowa (2014 - 2019)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgeons
Awards
- 2017 Inventor of the Year Award, University of Iowa
- 2010 Excellence in Leadership Award, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
- 2004 Korean Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
- 2004 Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, United States Navy
- 2003 Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, United States Navy
- 2003 Presidential Unit Citation United States Navy
- 2003 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
- 2003 Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, United States Armed Forces
Office Information for Dr. Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, MD
Primary Location

Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, FL
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Hours
Tuesday: 8:00 – 5:00 ET
Wednesday: 8:00 – 5:00 ET
Thursday: 8:00 – 5:00 ET
Friday: 8:00 – 5:00 ET
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