Professor Patrick Oluwole Oluboyo was born in Ipe-Akoko, Ondo State, where he had his Primary School education. He had his Secondary education at the St Philips Modern School, Ipe, St Patrick's College, Oka-Akoko, and Government College Ibadan. His Tertiary education was at University of Ibadan where he qualified as a Medical Doctor in 1977. His Postgraduate Medical education was at the University College Hospital, Ibadan and the Kings College, London.
South Africa where he retired as Professor and Head of Department of Pulmonary Medicine in December 2018. He is currently resident in Johannesburg, South Africa.