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Folawiyo Babalola, MD

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Folawiyo Babalola, MD, attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine in San Antonio, earning her medical degree in 2022 — during which time she also completed a Dermatology research fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She then completed her Dermatology residency at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School in 2026. Bilingual in English and Yoruba, Dr. Babalola joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2026.

As a dermatologist, Dr. Babalola is pursuing her childhood dream stemming from a lifelong fascination with the specialty and desire to partner with patients in achieving the best possible outcomes. For her patients, she offers a comforting and welcoming atmosphere where she provides comprehensive dermatological care that includes preventive skin cancer screenings as well as treatment for acute and chronic conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. These include acne, rosacea, psoriasis, hives and rashes, skin cancers, and more. Dr. Babalola especially enjoys building lasting relationships with patients, earning their trust and seeing the positive impact that consistent, personalized care can have on someone’s health and overall well-being.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Babalola practices medicine with transparency, honesty, reliability, and gratitude for being able to care for her patients, treating them like family with compassion, respect, and honesty. Her philosophy of care is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that focuses on both the medical and emotional aspects of skin disease.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: September 2026

Awards & Publications

Publications

Babalola F, Chima M, Jobarteh R, Gottlieb A. Refractory dissecting cellulitis of the scalp treated with risankizumab. J Drugs Dermatol. 2022;21(3):313-314. doi:10.36849/JDD.6699.

Yousif J, Babalola F, Campbell C, Vargas J, Mitchell K. An investigator-initiated trial of a polymeric emulsion of halobetasol propionate and tazarotene in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(2):223-226.

Babalola F, Moattari C, Berman B, Bhatia N, Goldberg L, Gottlieb AB, et al. 2020 IDEOM Annual Meeting: Actinic keratosis stakeholders survey identifies gaps in research and care. SKIN J Cutan Med. 2022;6(1):50-56.

Kohn AH, Alavi A, Armstrong AW, Babalola F, Garg A, Gottlieb AB, et al. International Dermatology Outcome Measures (IDEOM): Report from the 2020 Annual Meeting. Dermatology. 2022;238(3):401-407.

Tassavor M, Hashim P, Babalola F, Bhatt M. Nonavalent human papillomavirus vaccine as a treatment for recalcitrant warts in an adult with HIV. SKIN J Cutan Med. 2021;5(3):278-281.

Babalola F. Letters to a Medical Student.

Elechi O, Babalola F, Russel E, Desrosiers S, Creighton J, Ali A, Bankole I, Hartup L, Mohan R, Tunnel C, Valdez M, Rosenfeld J, Berggren R. Evaluation of the Establishment of a Family Health Registry in Migrant Communities to Monitor Long-Term Community Health Abstract. University of Texas Health at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine.

Valdez M, Ali A, Creighton J, Babalola F, Bankole I, Desrosiers S, Elechi O, Hartup L, Mohan R, Russel E, Tunnel C, Rosenfeld J, Berggren R. The Implementation of PhotoVoice in the Bateyes of La Romana, Dominican book chapters Browning JC, Babalola F. Dermoid cysts. In: Krakowski AC, ed. Procedural Pediatric Dermatology. Wolters Kluwer; 2020:261-263.

Hobbies & Interests

To relax, Dr. Babalola enjoys watching movies, traveling, spending time with family, and trying new coffee shops.

Medical School

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine – San Antonio, TX, 2022

Internship/Residency

  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School – Austin, TX, 2026
Dr. Babalola is a member of the Skin of Color Society, American Academy of Dermatology, and Women’s Dermatologic Society.

Locations

Pearland Clinic

2515 Business Center Drive,
Pearland, TX 77584

Get Directions 713-442-7200

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