Dr. Olajide A. Balogun M.D.
Pediatrician
1165 Highway 1 S Suite 200 Lugoff SC, 29078About
Dr. Olajide Balogun is a pediatrician practicing in Lugoff, SC. Dr. Balogun is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Balogun diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Balogun can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Ogun State Univ, Coll of Hlth Sci, Ogun, Nigeria 1989
Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Emphysema
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
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