Shakirat Oyetunji, MD, MPH

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4.9 out of 5
50 ratings
9 reviews

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Shakirat Oyetunji, MD, MPH

Medical Specialties

Top Conditions & Symptoms

  • Mitral valve stenosis and regurgitation
  • Aortic valve stenosis and regurgitation
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Top Procedures & Treatments

  • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
  • Transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR)
  • MAZE procedure
  • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG)
  • Pacemaker or ICD lead extraction
  • Mitral valve repair and replacement

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

50 ratings
4.9 out of 5

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9 reviews
March 23, 2025

Doctor explained things thoroughly and ran through possible options. Was very methodical and thorough. Was obvious she cares very much about her patients and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Dr Oyetunji or this facility

February 22, 2025

Dr Oyrtunji Is an outstanding cardiologistHer care and professionalism are much appreciated

November 15, 2024

[...] The Dr put me at ease about my upcoming procedure

June 6, 2024

Dr. Lara Oyetunji was the best. Love her.

January 21, 2024

She is great and outstanding. Very knowledgeable and set my mind at ease

October 18, 2023

*Dr. Oyetunji was great. She explained everything thoroughly so we could understand. Took time to answer all our questions.

September 15, 2023

Dr Oyetunji was amazing. This was our first meeting and she fully understood my problem along with explaining my options and risks. She took the time to answer all of my questions at the risk of being late to the next appointment.

June 22, 2023

*Dr. Oyetunji explained options & procedures beyond expectations in terms that I could understand without talking down to me or patronizing me.

June 11, 2023

Physician, PA, and nurse interaction were all excellent. Great team and dedicated people. Answered all of my questions.

About Shakirat Omolara Oyetunji

Lara Oyetunji, MD, MPH, is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of all adult general cardiac surgical diseases.  In addition to seeing patients at the UW Montlake campus, she is the section chief of cardiac surgery at Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System, providing quality care for our Veterans.

Dr. Oyetunji's clinical interests include surgical and transcatheter approaches to the management of valvular heart diseases including aortic stenosis, mitral valve disease, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Oyetunji has an interest in quality initiatives and the provision of the quality care for our patients. And she believes that the multidisciplinary heart team approach in the diagnosis and management of cardiac pathology is integral to providing the best 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.

Listen to Dr. Oyetunji on the Coffee + Cardiology podcast

Personal Interests

Dr. Oyetunji enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with family and friends during her free time.

Education and Training

  • Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Hygiene and Public Health
    Master, 2017, Public Health
  • UW - Dept. of General Surgery
    Residency, 2016, General Surgery
  • National Institute of Health
    Fellowship, 2014
  • University of Chicago
    Medical Education, 2009
  • UW - Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic Surgery, 2021, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
  • General Surgery, 2016, American Board of Surgery