Olujide G Lawal MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
925 S Long Dr Rockingham NC, 28379About
Dr. Olujide Lawal is a cardiologist practicing in Rockingham, NC. Dr. Lawal specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Lawal also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University Lagos
University of Lagos College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 1997
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1993
Provider Details
Awards
- Outstanding Fellow, Dept. of Medicine, Columbia University College of 1996
- Resident of the year, Dept. of Medicine, Columbia University College 1993
- Intern of the year, Dept. of Medicine, Columbia University College of 1991
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Dementia
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas
- Member American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- Member Association of Black Cardiologist
- Member American College of Physician
- Member American College of Cardiology
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
- Member ASSOCIATION OF BLACK CARDIOLOGISTS
Fellowships
- Columbia University @ Harlem Hospital Center, Cardiology, NY, US 1996
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