Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde, MD, MBA, FAAOS, DFNS, is a Harvard-educated Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Inventor, Educator, Author, and Healthcare Executive who has demonstrated a continued focus on providing the highest quality of care through innovative approaches in medicine. In October 2026, Dr. Ogunseinde achieved an additional significant professional achievement as he became a member of the inaugural class of Distinguished Fellows of the North American Spine Society (NASS).
The 280 individuals recognized at the 41st annual meeting of the Society for Spine Care, held in San Antonio, Texas, were being honored for having been involved with the Society for a long period of time and for contributing significantly to the field of spine care as a whole through leadership, service, and contributions.
For Dr. Ogunseinde, being recognized for these professional accomplishments will both reaffirm his dedication to improving patient care, providing education to fellow physicians, and creating new methods of addressing the challenges of today’s health care system.
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ToggleFrom Nigeria to Harvard: A Foundation of Academic Excellence
Born in Nigeria, Dr. Babajide built his professional journey on academic achievement, perseverance, and a passion for medicine. After completing high school in Nigeria, Dr. Ogunseinde pursued his undergraduate education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and earned a Bachelor’s Degree with Summa Cum Laude honors in 1999. In addition to being named valedictorian of his graduating class at Howard University College of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Ogunseinde also completed his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
After completing his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Program, he went on to complete a fellowship in spinal surgery through Harvard Medical School and its associated hospitals.
The experience gained through these opportunities provided him with a solid base for his future work in Orthopedic Surgery, Clinical Research and Medical Education.
For more than fifteen years as a practicing clinician in East Texas, Dr. Babajide has completed over 8,000 spinal operations, of which more than 2,000 were sacroiliac (SI) joint fusions. In addition to being a leader in the operating room, Dr. Babajide was also instrumental in establishing an eight-bed spine surgery unit and an 11-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit.
He also supported multidisciplinary spine conferences that brought together physicians, nursing leaders, rehabilitation professionals, and hospital administrators. These initiatives emphasized coordinated treatment planning, patient safety, postoperative recovery, and continuous quality improvement.
NASS Distinguished Fellow: Recognition of Professional Commitment
The Distinguished Fellow of the North American Spine Society (DFNS) designation recognizes professionals who demonstrate dedication to advancing spine care and contributing to the Society’s mission.
Eligibility involves qualifications, sustained NASS membership, participation in Society conferences, and qualifying service through activities such as committee work, scientific abstract review, educational presentations, or peer-review contributions.
As a member of the 2026 class, Dr. Ogunseinde joins a distinguished group of professionals recognized for their contributions to scientific advancement, professional development, education, and collaboration.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s induction reflects the importance of continued engagement with the community and the sharing of knowledge to improve the standards of spine care.
Pioneering the PML Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Technique
One of Dr. Ogunseinde’s contributions to surgical innovation is the development of the Posteromedial-to-Lateral (PML) sacroiliac joint fusion technique.
The sacroiliac joints connect the sacrum at the base of the spine to the pelvis. Dysfunction in these joints can contribute to lower back and pelvic pain in some patients. For selected individual surgical fusion may be considered when other treatments have not provided sufficient relief.
The PML technique uses a midline incision and a posteromedial-to-ventrolateral implant trajectory designed to facilitate bilateral sacroiliac joint fixation while limiting soft-tissue disruption.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s work has appeared in peer-reviewed literature, including Clinical Spine Surgery, and has involved collaboration around SI-BONE’s FDA-cleared iFuse TORQ implant system.
By contributing to the development and dissemination of this technique, Dr. Ogunseinde continues to explore opportunities to advance invasive spine surgery and support improved surgical education.
PML Mastery: Expanding Access to Surgical Education
Recognizing that medical innovation must be accompanied by education, Dr. Ogunseinde founded PML Mastery, an international digital surgical education platform focused on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint surgery.
The platform combines a mobile application, step-by-step procedural demonstrations, online masterclasses and hands-on cadaveric surgical training.
This integrated approach is designed to help physicians access structured resources and develop their understanding of specialized surgical techniques. By combining learning with practical training opportunities PML Mastery seeks to make professional education more accessible across geographical boundaries.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s dedication to physician education received additional recognition through a 2026 Global Recognition Award. Ogunseinde has also delivered invited presentations at scientific conferences, including meetings in Los Angeles and Singapore, sharing insights into developments in minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s work highlights the importance of collaboration, continuing education, and knowledge-sharing in advancing practice.
Expanding into Healthcare Executive Leadership
Alongside Dr. Ogunseinde’s educational accomplishments, Dr. Ogunseinde has continued to develop Dr. Ogunseinde’s expertise in organizational management and healthcare leadership.
In October 2026, Dr. Babajide earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Management from Eastern University, graduating with a 3.85 GPA. He also achieved a score in the percentile nationally on the Peregrine Graduate Business Outbound Assessment.
Earlier in August 2026, Dr. Babajide completed the Stanford University Healthcare Leadership Certificate. He is also a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) candidate through the American Association for Physician Leadership with completion anticipated in April 2027.
Dr. Ogunseinde is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). Is board-certified in orthopedic surgery through the American Board of Physician Specialties.
Dr. Ogunseindes professional activities include serving as an oral board examiner, subject-matter expert, and co-director of an ABPS leadership program. He also participates in scientific manuscript review, healthcare strategy research, quality improvement, and the NASS Membership Feedback Committee.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s emerging leadership philosophy emphasizes efficiency, outpatient and ambulatory surgery center models, and evidence-based decision-making. Central to this vision is the Quadruple Aim: improving outcomes, enhancing patient experience, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting physician well-being.
Through this perspective, Dr. Babajide aims to connect clinical expertise with effective healthcare management and sustainable improvements in care delivery.
Author, Entrepreneur and Advocate for Preventive Healthcare
Beyond surgery and leadership, Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde is an author whose work explores faith, purpose, perseverance, medical education, and preventive healthcare.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s published books include Faith and Purpose: The PML Story, SI Joint Dysfunction: The Truth Shall Set You Free Messages From Our Father, and The Coach Before the Scalpel: A Surgeon and a Coach’s Guide to Preventing Obesity, Chronic Back Pain and the Surgery You Never Needed, co-authored with D. Ogunseinde.
In The Coach Before the Scalpel, the authors focus on health coaching, weight control, physical fitness, and preventive plans that may help calm obesity‑related back pain and lower some avoidable health risks.
The book encourages readers to think about habits and the right professional help as part of a wider plan to manage health. While prevention cannot stop every disease or remove the need for surgery smart choices and early action can help overall well‑being.
Dr. Ogunseinde also works on implant creation medical‑device patents, digital learning and overseas physician training. These projects show Dr. Ogunseinde’s desire to turn knowledge into teaching and tech tools that help the broader medical community.
Faith, Family and a Vision for Global Impact
Throughout Dr. Ogunseinde’s career, he thanks faith in God, family, mentors, friends, and colleagues for their support and encouragement.
These influences stay at the core of Dr. Ogunseinde’s philosophy of service. Dr. Ogunseinde values mentorship, lifelong learning, and the duty to share knowledge with others.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s goals go beyond personal honor toward creating a stronger, more connected global community of doctors and nurses.
Describing the mission, he has said:
“The vision is to build a global platform where education, innovation, faith, mentorship and technology work together to improve patient care and physician collaboration around the world.”
A Legacy of Innovation, Education and Service
Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde’s career combines skill, academic success, medical innovation and a growing commitment to leadership in health care. From carrying out thousands of surgeries to creating the PML technique and starting PML Mastery, Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde’s work shows a steady drive to improve clinical practice and teach doctors.
Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde’s 2026 induction as a Distinguished Fellow of the North American Spine Society signals a milestone. It also strengthens Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde’s pledge to patient safety, teamwork, and ongoing medical learning.
While Dr. Ogunseinde keeps looking for chances in surgical innovation, preventive care, and leadership, Dr. Ogunseinde’s path shows how clinical knowledge and a love of teaching can push health care forward.
Dr. Ogunseinde’s vision stays on connecting people, ideas, and technology to help patient care and empower doctors worldwide.
Conclusion: A Legacy of Innovation, Education, and Service
Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde’s career brings together surgical expertise, academic achievement, medical innovation, and an expanding commitment to healthcare leadership. From performing thousands of spine procedures to developing the PML surgical technique and establishing PML Mastery, his work reflects a sustained interest in advancing clinical practice and physician education.
His 2026 induction as a Distinguished Fellow of the North American Spine Society marks a significant professional milestone while reinforcing his commitment to patient safety, collaboration, and continuing medical education.
As he continues exploring new opportunities in surgical innovation, preventive healthcare, and executive leadership, his journey demonstrates how clinical knowledge and a commitment to education can contribute to broader healthcare progress.
His vision remains focused on connecting people, ideas, and technology to support better patient care and empower physicians around the world.
Learn More About Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde
Discover more about Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde’s professional journey, medical expertise, and published works through his official website, author platform, and LinkedIn profile.
- Official Website: ogunseindemdspine.com
- Books & Publications: ogunseindepml.com
- Connect on LinkedIn: Dr. Babajide Ogunseinde
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