About
Dr Samson Olori
Chief Consultant Paediatric Surgeon · University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Dr Samson Olori, MBBS, FWACS, is widely regarded among the leading paediatric surgeons in Nigeria. He is ranked among the best doctors and surgeons in Nigeria for complex neonatal and paediatric care. He is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons in Paediatric Surgery and Chief Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), where he established the Division of Paediatric Surgery in 2007.
He completed his residency training at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, with paediatric surgery rotations at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife. In 2019 he received a scholarship to train in paediatric urology and laparoscopy at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.
Dr Olori currently serves as Vice President of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) and coordinates APSON's update course for candidates preparing for the West African College of Surgeons and National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria final examinations in paediatric surgery. At UATH he has served as Head of the Department of Surgery (2012–2014), Head of the Division of Paediatric Surgery (2008–2016) and Coordinator of postgraduate training in surgery (2009–2012).
He is a devoted Christian who believes in salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and is passionate about children with congenital anomalies. He enjoys reading, teaching and writing Christian literature.
What I offer
Clinical excellence and spiritual insight
Pediatric surgery
Compassionate, expert care with a track record of successful pediatric procedures.
Medical consulting
Thoughtful, personalized medical counsel for complex health situations.
Teaching & ministry
Preaching, teaching, and sharing the gospel to strengthen the spiritual lives of many.
FAQs
Questions families often ask
Where do you see patients?›
I see most patients at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital. In some situations, I also review patients in other centres in Abuja or across Nigeria when invited as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Do you only operate on children?›
Together with my colleagues, I care for both children and adults. We have particular expertise in complex neonatal and paediatric surgery, and we also manage selected adult surgical cases where our skills and experience are most relevant.
How do we book a consultation?›
The easiest way is to use the "Book a consultation" button on this site and send a brief summary of the situation via WhatsApp. You can also be booked directly through the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital or other hospitals where I practise.
Where you can find us
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Patient stories
Experiences from families and patients
These anonymised comments reflect the kind of feedback we receive from patients and families who have walked through surgery and recovery with our team.
“Our baby needed urgent surgery shortly after birth. Dr Samson and his team explained every step clearly and walked with us through a very frightening season. Today our child is thriving.”
“From the first consultation to follow-up, the care was thorough, kind and professional. We felt our child was in very safe hands.”
“I had been looking for answers for a long time. The team listened carefully, reviewed my scans and guided me to the right surgery and hospital.”
“We travelled from Delta to see Dr Samson. The referral was smooth, the surgery went well, and we are grateful for the follow-up care even from a distance.”
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