Dr. Rabi Ilemona Ekore
Family Medicine Physician; Cosmetic Scientist
Board-certified family medicine physician with advanced training in dermatology, cosmetic science, child and adolescent mental health, and professional ethics. Dedicated to comprehensive patient care, research, and medical education.
About Dr. Ekore
Dr. Rabi Ilemona Ekore is a highly accomplished family medicine physician currently practicing at Health Assurance Hospitals Company (Dhaman) in Kuwait. With over two decades of medical experience, she has established herself as a leader in comprehensive primary care, chronic disease management, and medical education.
Dr. Ekore's academic journey reflects her commitment to continuous learning and multidisciplinary expertise. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Ibadan and a clinical Fellowship in Family Medicine from The West African College of Physicians. She has further advanced her expertise with a Master of Professional Ethics from the University of Ibadan, a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Mental Health from the University of Ibadan, a Master of Science in Cosmetic Science from the University of Cincinnati, and a Professional Diploma in Dermatology from The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Her unique combination of qualifications enables her to provide holistic, patient-centered care that addresses both physical and mental health needs.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ekore is an active researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications in prestigious international journals. Her research interests span diabetes management, dermatology, mental health, palliative care, and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. She has presented her work at major international conferences and serves in leadership roles on multiple clinical committees.
Dr. Ekore is also deeply committed to professional development and business administration, having completed a miniMBA and advanced training in artificial intelligence for business. She is certified in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) and holds multiple certifications from the American Heart Association, WHO, and other international organizations.
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages with focus on preventive medicine and chronic disease management.
Advanced training in dermatological conditions, cosmetic procedures, and aesthetic medicine treatments.
Specialized knowledge in cosmetic formulation, skin care products, and evidence-based aesthetic treatments.
Clinical expertise in mental health assessment, intervention, and support for young patients.
Advanced training in medical ethics, end-of-life care decisions, and ethical healthcare practice.
Extensive experience in medical education, research methodology, and academic publishing.
Leadership skills in healthcare management, policy development, and organizational improvement.
Development of clinical guidelines, protocols, and healthcare policies aligned with international standards.
Application of AI technologies for process improvement, quality enhancement, and healthcare innovation.
Education & Training
Medical & Specialized Education
PhD (by Research) in Natural Beauty and Cosmetics
College of Natural Health Science, Auream Phoenix University for Women, Italy
January 2025 – December 2025
PhD in Business and Management (In view)
Graduate School of Business, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
October 2025 – Present
MS (Cosmetic Science)
James L. Winkle School of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
January 2023 – December 2024
Professional Diploma in Dermatology
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
May 2022 – April 2023
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Cosmetic Science)
James L. Winkle School of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
January 2021 – December 2022
Professional Diploma Personal Care Formulation
Institute of Personal Care Science, Australia
August 2021 – June 2022
M.Sc (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Ibadan
January 2014 – June 2015
M.P.E (Master of Professional Ethics)
Department of Philosophy, University of Ibadan
February 2010 – October 2011
Fellowship (Family Medicine)
The West African College of Physicians
April 2006 – April 2008
Membership (Family Medicine)
The West African College of Physicians
March 2004 – April 2006
MBBS (Medicine)
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan
April 1994 – November 2001
Additional Professional Training
miniM.B.A
Augment Business School
March 2025 – August 2025
Advanced Diploma (Artificial Intelligence in Business)
Tekedia Institute, Boston, USA
January 2025 – April 2025
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Council of Six Sigma Certification
February 2024
miniMBA (General Business Administration and Management)
Tekedia Institute, Boston, USA
February 2023 – May 2023
Professional Diploma (Level 2) in Aesthetic Medicine
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
July 2019
Professional Certificate (Level 1) in Aesthetic Medicine
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
July 2019
Professional Experience
Employment History
Family Medicine Physician
Health Assurance Hospitals Company (Dhaman), Kuwait
September 2018 – Present
Provision of comprehensive and coordinated outpatient primary care. Member of the Rapid Response Team, Code Blue Team, and Chronic Disease Clinic.
Family Medicine Physician
Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
April 2017 – March 2018
Comprehensive family medicine services in a military medical setting.
Principal Medical Officer (Consultant), Family Medicine
University Health Service (Jaja Clinic), University of Ibadan, Nigeria
May 2008 – Present (Currently on Leave of Absence)
Senior consultant providing family medicine services and medical education.
Resident Physician, Family Medicine
St. Mary's Catholic General Hospital, Eleta, Ibadan, Nigeria
April 2006 – April 2008
Resident-level family medicine practice and clinical training.
Current Leadership
2023 – Present
- •Team Leader, Chronic Illness Team
- •Team Leader, Cardiometabolic Prevention Team
- •Team Leader, Working Group on Doctors' Competency and Assessment
Past Committees
2019 – 2022
- •Chairperson, Infection Prevention and Control Committee
- •Chairperson, Chronic Disease Management Taskforce
- •Member, Patient and Family Education Committee
- •Member, Community Health Management Committee
- •Member, Policy and Standards Committee
Professional Certifications
- •American Heart Association: Basic Life Support (BLS) – March 2024 to March 2026
- •American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - June 2022 to June 2024
- •Certificate in Psychological First Aid - Johns Hopkins University (2016)
- •Trainer, The World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (2015)
- •Medical Educator - Doctors as Educators Workshop, The Royal College of Physicians/The West African College of Physicians (2012)
- •Certificate in Research Methodology - The West African College of Physicians (August 2007)
Research & Publications
2025
- Ekore R.I., Rucci E., Youssef N., & Mohammed H. (2025) Burden of Diabetes Distress Among Persons Living with Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies; 5(6): 498 – 503.
- Ekore R.I & Li Kevin. (2025) Cosmetic camouflage therapy: A vital missing piece in the care of persons with visibly disfiguring dermatologic issues in family medicine clinics? International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies; 5(6): 63 – 66. https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049X.2025.5.6.5175.
- Ekore R.I, Ekore J.O, Raghunandan R, Nawras M.U.L.M (2025) Culture, Society and Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviour of Arabians. Int J Ment Health Psychiatry 11:1. https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-4372.1000281.
- Ekore R.I. & Ekore O.R. (2025) Skin Lightening and Dark Spot Treatment with Indigenous Arabian Phytochemicals: A Review of Evidence for Natural Skin Care Products Formulation. Journal of Dermatology Research; 6(2):1-8. https://doi.org/10.46889/JDR.2025.6204
- Ekore R.I., Mohammed H., Youssef N., & Rucci E. (2025) Impact of Glycaemic Index-Based Nutrition Education on Blood Glucose Control Among Persons Living with Diabetes Mellitus. Archives of Endocrinology and Disorders;1(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.46889/AED.2025.
2024
- Ekore R.I, Ekore JO, Mohammed HR. (2024) Physicians' Perceived Barriers and Willingness to Initiate Advance Care Planning with Young Adults Living with Cardiometabolic Diseases. Indian J Palliat; 30:207-14. doi: 10.25259/IJPC_36_2024.
2023
- Ekore R.I. and Ekore O.R. (2023) Efficacy and Safety of Topical Versus Systemic Isotretinoin for Acne Vulgaris Treatment: A Systematic Review. J Dermatol Res. 2023;4(3):1-12.
- Ekore R.I. & Ekore J.O. (2023). Aromatherapy and Mental Health Care. International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy; 11(4): 5 – 8.
- Ekore R.I. (2023) Suicide Prevention in Older Children and Adolescents: In Contemplation of a Philosophical Approach. International Journal of Psychology and Psychoanalysis. Vol 9(1).
2022
- Ekore R.I., Ekore J.O., & Ramadan H. (2022). Personalized Evidence, and Young Adults' Attitude and Behaviour Towards Type 2 Diabetes Preventive Lifestyle Measure. International Journal of Diabetes and Clinical Research. Vol 9(4).
- Ekore R.I., Nawras M.U.., Raghunandan R., & Elqady M. (2022) Effective Treatment of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in People with Skin of Colour. The Internet Journal of Dermatology. 2022; 15 (1).
2021
- Ekore R.I & Ekore J.O. (2021) Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder among Adolescents and Young Adults with Acne-Induced Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and Scars. International Journal of Dermatology. 2021; 60 (12): 1488 – 1493.
2017
- Ekore R.I. (2017) Managing Psychiatric Emergencies in Persons with Mental Health Issues at a Primary Care Clinic. The Nigerian Journal of Family Practice. 2017; 8(4): 35 - 39.
- Ekore R.I., Ajuwon A.J., Abdulmalik J.O., Omigbodun O.O., Awusah T. (2017) Identifying Social Labels for Mental Illness in a Nigerian University: The Overt Problem of Public Stigmatization of Persons Affected. Nigerian Journal of Family Practice. 2017; 8 (1): 61 - 64.
2016
- Ekore R.I. and Lanre-Abass B. (2016) The African Cultural Concept of Death and the Idea of Advance Care Directives. Indian Journal of Palliative Care. 2016; 22 (4): 369 -372.
- Ekore R.I., Ajuwon A.J., Abdulmalik J.O., Omigbodun O.O., Awusah T. (2016) Developing Mental Health Peer Counselling Services for Undergraduate Students of a Nigerian University: A Pilot Study. Ife Psychologia.; 2016; 24 (2): 246 – 258.
- Ekore R.I. (2016) Exploring Needle Anxiety among Students Attending a Nigerian University Health Centre. Gender and Behaviour. 2016; 14 (1): 7011 – 7018.
2007 – 2015
- Ekore R.I. (2015) Introducing Advance Directives in the Nigerian Health Care Setting. Nigerian Journal of Family Practice. 2015; 6 (1):5- 8.
- Ekore R.I. (2014) An Appraisal of Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 2014; 23 (4): 358 – 364.
- Ekore R.I, Lanre-Abass B, Ekore J, Ajayi I. (2012) Paternalism and the Utilization of Advance Care Directives. Journal of Palliative Care Med.2012; 2:135.
- Ekore R.I, Ajayi IO, Arije A, Ekore JO. (2010) Knowledge of and attitude to foot care amongst Type 2 diabetes patients attending a university-based primary care clinic in Nigeria. African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Med. 2010: 2(10), Art. #175, 3 pages.
- Ekore, R.I., Ajayi, I.O., Arije A. (2009) Case Finding for Hypertension in Young Adult Patients Attending a Missionary Hospital in Nigeria. African Health Sciences. 2009; 9(3),193-199.
- Ekore, R.I., Ajayi, I.O., Ekore, J.O. (2008) Dietary Management of Diabetes: A Practical Approach for Primary Care Physicians. Diabetes International (Africa Edition). Nov 2008; 16(2):13 - 14.
- Ekore, R.I., Adeyanju, S., Ajayi, I.O., Arije, A. (2007) Herpes Zoster Oticus (Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome) in Pregnancy. The Internet Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. 2007; 8(1).
News & Updates
Stay informed about my latest research publications, conference presentations, professional achievements, and educational milestones.
Upcoming Presentation at International Dermatology Conference
I will be presenting on 'Cosmetic Camouflage Therapy: A Vital Missing Piece in the Care of Persons with Visibly Disfiguring Dermatologic Issues' at the 6th International Conference on Dermatology and Cosmetology in Rome, Italy.
New Publication on Diabetes Distress
Our latest research on the burden of diabetes distress among persons living with diabetes mellitus has been published in the International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies.
Completing Advanced AI in Business Training
Successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence in Business from Tekedia Institute, Boston. Excited to integrate AI technologies into healthcare practice and research.
Leadership Role in Chronic Disease Management
Appointed as Team Leader for the Cardiometabolic Prevention Team at Dhaman, focusing on innovative approaches to chronic disease prevention and management.
Research on Indigenous Arabian Phytochemicals
Published a comprehensive review on skin lightening and dark spot treatment with indigenous Arabian phytochemicals, exploring evidence for natural skin care product formulation.
For a complete list of publications, please visit the Research & Publications section.
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