Dr. Tiwa Akinsola
Urologic Oncologist
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Dr. Tiwa Akinsola is a urologic oncology fellow, PGY-1 with the UW Medicine in Seattle, Washington.
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Episode # 317 • 17 Jul 2026
Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Can focal therapy truly “thread the needle” between active surveillance and radical prostate cancer treatment? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Tiwa Akinsola is joined by Dr. George Schade from the University of Washington to explore focal therapy as a middle ground between active surveillance and radical treatments. Dr. Schade reviews non-radiation energy modalities including HIFU, TULSA/HI-DU, cryotherapy, and irreversible electroporation, highlighting patient selection, institutional experience, technical nuances, and quality-of-life outcomes from recent trials.
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About
Olutiwa Akinsola, MD, MS is a Urologic Oncology Fellow at the University of Washington. A Cincinnati, Ohio native, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. She returned to the University of Pittsburgh for medical school before completing her Urology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Her academic interests include medical education and the influence of social determinants on health outcomes, with a focus on improving access, equity, and innovation in surgical care.
Outside of her clinical and research pursuits, Dr. Akinsola is a dedicated mother, an avid runner, and loves karaoke. She values balance and wellness and enjoys finding creative outlets that complement her commitment to patient care and academic excellence.
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