Dr. Olumuyiwa Ibikunle, MD
Internist
99 Beauvoir Avenue Summit NJ, 07901About
Experienced in geriatric medicine, Dr. Olumuyiwa Ibikunle is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group Hospitalists at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey. With a dedication to patient well-being, he's a board-certified internal medicine specialist, focusing on elderly care and independent functioning. Dr. Ibikunle's expertise encompasses various areas, from vaccinations to weight loss, reflecting his commitment to comprehensive patient care.
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Education and Training
University of Ibadan College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Stroke
- Fever
- Epilepsy
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Geriatric Medicine 2008
Internships
- Coney Island Hospital2005Internal Medicine
Fellowships
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center2008Geriatric Medicine
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Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Olumuyiwa Ibikunle, who serves patients in Summit, New Jersey.
Well-versed in the field of geriatric medicine, Dr. Ibikunle is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group Hospitalists at Overlook, located in Summit, New Jersey.
Born and raised in Nigeria, he graduated with his medical degree from the University of Ibadan College of Medicine in 1992. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his internship at Coney Island Hospital in 2005, before completing his residency in internal medicine at Overlook Medical Center in 2007. Finally, he completed his fellowship in geriatric medicine at the Cleveland Medical Center in 2008.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.
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