MD/CEO Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi/Fusion Vascular
Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi
Interventional Cardiology
Cleveland, Mississippi, United States
Dr. Fakorede is the Chief Executive Officer at Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi. Originally
from Nigeria, he immigrated to the United States during his teenage years. Dr. Fakorede obtained his
medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his internal medicine
residency at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital. He specialized in cardiology, interventional
cardiology, and endovascular intervention, undergoing fellowship training at Cooper University Hospital
in Camden, New Jersey.
Since relocating to the Mississippi Delta in 2015, Dr. Fakorede has been steadfast in his dedication to
educating and delivering timely, high-quality care to significantly reduce unnecessary amputations. His
efforts led to an impressive 88% decrease in amputation rates over four years, a feat highlighted in
CathLab Digest. He has emerged as a national advocate for raising awareness about Peripheral Artery
Disease (PAD) and combating its associated preventable amputation epidemic, tirelessly advocating for
equitable access to quality care.
Dr. Fakorede is a prominent figure in various medical societies, actively contributing as a member of the
Society of Coronary and Angiography Intervention (SCAI) Vascular Disease Council, American Heart
Association Peripheral Vascular Disease Council - PAD National Action Plan and serving as the PAD
initiative Chair for the Association of Black Cardiologists. His contributions extend to pivotal roles in
initiatives such as the Society of Coronary and Angiography Intervention (SCAI) Vascular Disease
Council/CLI Disparities White Paper, ACC/AHA PAD guideline peer review committee, and the Society
of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Closing the Gaps in Amputation Research Consensus paper. Dr.
Fakorede's remarkable achievements earned him the esteemed AHA 2023 Louis B Russell Award,
recognizing his unwavering dedication and substantial contributions to underserved communities. In
2024, Dr. Fakorede earned recognition as a member of the 2024 STATUS List, which recognizes annual
accounting of impactful individuals in health, medicine, and science. Additionally, he received the Public
Policy Award from the Association of Black Cardiologists in recognition of his contributions.
Dr. Fakorede's significant contribution lies in his pivotal role in bipartisan collaboration with
Congressional lawmakers. Together, they established the inaugural Congressional PAD Caucus and
introduced the Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act, a crucial element integrated into the
Health Equity and Accountability Act. His impactful work has garnered widespread attention, as featured
in Walgreens Youtube Series,
“ In Our Words Saving Limbs and Lives”
, ProPublica article,
"The Black
American Amputation Epidemic,
" and an accompanying story featured on BET News. This compelling
PAD-related amputation epidemic has been showcased on other prominent platforms, including CBS
News, NBC Nightly News, Reader’s Digest, Men’s Health magazine, NY spectrum News, and Apple
News.
Driven by his passion for healthcare and commitment to amputation prevention, Dr. Fakorede lends his
expertise to the Amputee Coalition's Board of Directors, working collectively to make a profound impact
on the lives of individuals affected by this critical health issue.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
10:00am - 10:11am PT