Dr. Titilola Omobolaji Akhigbe M.D
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
6263 Poplar Ave Suite 1052 Memphis TN, 38119About
Dr. Titilola Akhigbe is a rheumatologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Akhigbe specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Akhigbe treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Lagos College of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Sarcoidosis
- Pain
- Dermatomyositis
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- Dr. Cathy M Chapman M.D.5210 Poplar Ave Memphis TN 38119
- Dr. Vaishnavi Reddy Pulusani M.D.6401 POPLAR AVE STE 190 MEMPHIS TN 38119
- Dr. Bradley Postlethwaite M.D.6401 POPLAR AVE STE 190 MEMPHIS TN 38119