Olalekan Olanipekun, MD
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South Pointe Hospital
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Specialty Interests: Cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, valvular heart disease, cardiovascular disease risk prevention, cardiac arrythmias, heart failure, pericardial disease, noninvasive diagnostic testing, lipid management
Experience: Dr. Olanipekun is experienced in diagnosing and managing all the common forms of heart and vascular disease. He has a special interest in helping patients mitigate or prevent cardiovascular disease risk factors through lifestyle changes. He is board certified in internal medicine and nuclear cardiology.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/358-institute-summary
Education: Dr. Olanipekun earned his medical degree from the Oba Okunade Sijuade College of Health Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.
After completing his medical education, Dr. Olanipekun spent two years with the Millennium Villages Project, a pilot project of the United Nations Development Programme, the Earth Institute at Columbia University and Millennium Promise designed to demonstrate the efficacy of a consolidated approach to addressing health, disease, poverty and gender inequality problems in rural Africa. He worked in 14 villages across 10 sub-Saharan African countries, first as the project medical officer and advancing to lead the project health department.
Dr. Olanipekun relocated to the United States in 2013 to earn a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas. He subsequently completed his internal medicine residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, followed by a fellowship in cardiology at Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, West Va. He served as chief fellow in his final year of training, overseeing the academic and research aspects of the fellowship.
Dr. Olanipekun was named to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2024 on completion of his fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Olanipekun has been involved in clinical and basic research, beginning when he was a student at University of North Texas Health Science Center. He has coauthored papers and abstracts published in print and online medical journals and has presented at regional and national meetings and conferences.
About Dr. Olanipekun: “I find immense satisfaction in my work in cardiology as it allows me to connect deeply with patients, engage in meaningful conversations, address their questions and worries and work together to develop interventions or plans that can profoundly impact their lives. With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of mortality, the importance of early diagnosis, prevention and swift intervention cannot be overstated, as these measures can greatly influence individuals and their families.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Olanipekun enjoys travel, spending time with his family, exercising and watching sports, especially soccer, basketball, lawn tennis and football.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2024
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Marshall University - Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Cardiology
Huntington,
WV United States
2024
Residency - Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Chicago,
IL United States
2021
Graduate School - University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth,
TX United States
2017
Medical Education - Oba Okunade Sijuade College of Health Sciences, Igbinedion University Okada, Edo State
Okada,
Nigeria
2008
Undergraduate - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Oyo State,
Nigeria
2002
Certifications
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Awards & Honors
- 2021-2022 Cardiology Fellow of the Year, Marshall University School of Medicine
2011 Selected as medical officer for the Millennium Villages Project, United Nations Development Programme, Nigeria
Research & Publications
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