Shakirat Oyetunji, MD, MPH
Medical Specialty
- Cardiothoracic surgery
Locations
Heart Institute at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
About Shakirat Omolara Oyetunji
Lara Oyetunji, MD, MPH, is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in valvular heart disease.
Dr. Oyetunji's clinical interests include surgical and transcatheter approaches to the management of aortic stenosis, and mitral valve disease.
She believes working with the heart team is the best way to approach the diagnosis and management of cardiac pathology, which includes working with multidisciplinary teams to provide the best quality of care for patients.
Dr. Oyetunji also has an interest in global surgery with the goal of participating in academic twinning partnerships to develop sustainable surgical programs in low and middle-income countries.
Personal Interests
Dr. Oyetunji enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with family and friends during her free time.
Education and Training
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Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Hygiene and Public HealthMaster, 2017, Public Health
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UW - Dept. of SurgeryResidency, 2016, General Surgery
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National Institute of HealthFellowship, 2014, Research Fellowship
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University of Chicago PritzkerMedical Education, 2009
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UW - Dept. of Cardiothoracic SurgeryFellowship, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
- General Surgery, 2016, American Board of Surgery