Dr. Olufunso Ojo, MD
Physician
Internal Medicine
Specialty
Emergency Medicine,
Preventive Medicine
About Dr. Olufunso Ojo, MD
Olufunsom Ojo, MD is a board-certified Internist providing care to patients in Lithonia, Georgia at Mercy Internal Medicine.
Dr. Ojo brings a variety of experience and extensive training in Internal Medicine to Mercy Internal Medicine. He strongly believes in the ability of primary care to effectively prevent and manage a variety of health issues, from obesity and diabetes to cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Dr. Ojo makes a concerted effort to listen carefully to each patient and make sure his proposed care plans fit into each person’s individual lifestyle. He takes the opportunity to serve his patients and the community as privilege and endeavors to provide excellent care to the community with an unassuming, empathic and respectful bedside manner.
Dr. Ojo brings a variety of experience and extensive training in Internal Medicine to Mercy Internal Medicine. He strongly believes in the ability of primary care to effectively prevent and manage a variety of health issues, from obesity and diabetes to cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Dr. Ojo makes a concerted effort to listen carefully to each patient and make sure his proposed care plans fit into each person’s individual lifestyle. He takes the opportunity to serve his patients and the community as privilege and endeavors to provide excellent care to the community with an unassuming, empathic and respectful bedside manner.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
How do I know if my mother's forgetfulness has become Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Education & Training
Dr. Ojo completed his residency at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Internal Medicine and a fellowship at the Emory School of Medicine in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Ojo is also certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.