Dr Kunle Hassan is an international acclaimed, Ophthalmic Surgeon with wide experience in Vitreo-Retina Surgery, Glaucoma, Anterior Segment, Cataract and Ocular Plastic Surgery. He graduated from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1976. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeon, Glasgow, UK, Royal College of Ophthalmologist, UK, West African College of Surgeons and the Nigeria Institute of Cost Management.

His training and experience span over Europe, America, Middle East and Africa. He established the Eye Foundation Hospital as the first Private Post-Graduate Training institution in Nigeria in 1993 and The Deseret Community Vision Institute in 2006. These two institutions have trained over 100 Ophthalmologists, Community Ophthalmic Nurses and Other middle manpower ophthalmic professionals. He is the pioneer leader of Modern Ophthalmological Practice including Vitreo-Retinal Surgery in Nigeria. Dr. Hassan revolutionized Eye Health Care through Private-Public-Partnership, establishing a socio-entrepreneurship model of making quantitative and qualitative Eye Care available for both the rich and less privilege. He pioneered the first Private Group Practice in Ophthalmology in Nigeria.

He has over 100 publications, scientific papers and research paper to his honour. He has over the years received more than 30 academic, professional and society awards for his contribution towards different sphere of life. He has been on the board of many national and international corporate and professional bodies.

 The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland Oba Dr S.K. Adetona CFR, Ogbagba II, installed Otunba Dr. Kunle Hassan as the Otunba Obaruwa (Baa mole) of Ijebu, in recognition of his contribution to the progress of Ijebuland, on October 9, 2009.

He is a quiet Philanthropist. Happily married to Yeye Otunba Adetola Hassan with 3 children.