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.
Conditions Treated
Acid Reflux (GER / GERD)
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes - Type 2
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Overweight and Obesity
Procedures & Services
Cancer Screening
Patient Education Resources
How can I reduce my blood pressure without taking medication?
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
Is Long Covid similar to chronic fatigue syndrome?
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
What are treatment options for an enlarged prostate?
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
What medications can help control my glucose levels with diabetes type 2?
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
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.