Abiodun Balogun
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Compassionate pediatrician with over 20 years of expertise in child development and wellness, dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of young patients. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to promoting continuous wellness through preventive healthcare and sustainable habits. Proven ability to diagnose, treat, and provide ongoing care for a diverse range of pediatric health conditions, utilizing evidence-based practices to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Collaborative team player focused on advocating for patients' needs while delivering high-quality care in both acute and chronic settings.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Hospitalist
Sovah Health
Danville, VA
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted newborn evaluations and screenings shortly after birth for early identification of potential health concerns.
- Coordinated patients' admissions discharges and transfers to tertiary institutions, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Triaged and assessed phone calls from facilities, physicians and patients to prioritize care and quickly handle urgent issues.
- Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
Pediatric Hospitalist
Integris Baptist
Ponca City, OK
09.2023 - Current
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns
- Monitored health and wellness of newborns and handled premature births with gestation as low as 35 weeks
- Recorded medical histories, test results and vital statistics to maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medical records
- Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment
- Maintained patient medical records using MEDITECH
General Pediatrician
Studying
Atlanta, GA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Studying for the pediatric boards
- Applying to medical boards to reinstate my medical licenses - GA, OK, ME
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
Lagos, Nigeria
10.2022 - 05.2023
- THEY BOTH HAD A STROKE - DIABETIC, HYPERTENSIVE, DEMENTIA
- Managing their finances
- Attending clinic visits with them and hospital admissions
- MONITORED VITALS
- PREPARED MEALS ACCORDING TO DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
- ASSISTED WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
- Putting security measures in place
- Screened and employed a live-in care giver
- Screened and employed a live-in driver to take them around
Visiting Resident
university of texas, medical branchHealth
Galveston, TX
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided pediatric care for patients from birth through adolescence
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses
- Liaised with radiology and lab professionals to execute necessary pediatric tests
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training
- Managed in patient admissions
- Assessed and managed ER patients
- Attended high risk deliveries/cesarean sections
- Maintained care of newborn and those requiring transition care
- Provided parents with advice and guidance on nutrition, exercise and activity levels to combat childhood obesity
- Identified methods to improve efficiency, as well as patient care and evaluation quality
- Interacted with patients' family members to discuss diagnosis and provide updates
- Diagnosed patients and discussed procedures, treatments or care plan options
- Maintained medical records in electronic health system to document daily patient data
- Supported medical students, interns and residents in patient care planning
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinating health visits
- Managing their finances
Attending Pediatrician
Chickasaw Nation Department Of Health
Ada, OK
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Educated patients and families on conditions and treatment plans
- Provided patient diagnosis, test evaluation and treatment under strict time constraints
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security
- Provided health education to patients, families and colleagues
- Completed continuing education programs to maintain certifications
- Advised patients about diet, hygiene and other lifestyle behaviors to promote health and prevent disease
- Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards
- Interviewed patients about symptoms and conducted thorough physical examinations
- Contributed to growth and revenue generation through marketing, community events and other relationship-building efforts
- Established and maintained relationships with specialists to support patient referrals
- Prescribed medications and advised patients about dosage, schedule and possible side effects
- Referred patients to outside specialists or hospital admission for more advanced care
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across patient data-handling, systems and training
General Pediatrician/CEO
Acorn Pediatrics, PC
Picayune, MS
09.2005 - 10.2013
- Led organization, established business direction and actualized operational plans to meet goals
- Established organizational vision to sustain practice operations and maintain 6-person staff during company transitions
- Determined revenue and profit impacts of market strategies and led business direction toward profitable channels
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs
- Monitored health and wellness of newborns, including premature births with gestation as low as 24 weeks
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night for seven consecutive days
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security
General Pediatrician
Medilag Pediatrics
Lilburn, GA
12.2003 - 06.2005
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses
- Assessed growth and overall wellness of pediatric patients to offer care plans for optimal developmental progress in patients
- Monitored health and wellness of newborns, including premature births with gestation as low as 24 weeks
- Delivered on-call care in large hospital day and night
- Advocated for and administered child immunizations according to CDC scheduling recommendations and patient needs
- Maintained HIPAA compliance across all patient data-handling, systems and training
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
Home Maker
Stay At Home Wife
Atlanta, GA
07.2003 - 11.2003
- Trying to start a family
- Preparing for the opening of medical practice
- Studying , practiced and took STEP 3 exam
Residency
Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
Brooklyn, NY
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Pediatric training
Observer Intern
Bronx Lebanon hospital
Bronx, NY
03.2000 - 06.2000
- Participated in history taking from patient
- Ordered relevant labs for patient
- Observed the physical exams and lab draws from patient
- Involved in creating patient care plans for treatment
- Attended ward rounds
- Attended mortality and morbidity reviews
- Attended grand rounds
Junior Physician
Royal Cross Medical Center
Lagos, Nigeria
02.1997 - 03.2000
- Educated patients on treatment plans for long-term and at-home recovery
- Monitored patients recovering from various treatments
- Ordered laboratory testing, and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
- Worked with patients and families to design care plans
Rotating Intern
lagos university teaching hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Rotated through the 4 major arms of medicine - internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics
- First contact with patient in emergency room
- Assessed, treated and admitted to in patient if required
- Attended clinics for all rotations
Education
M.D. - Combined Pre-med/clinical Course
College Of Medicine, University Of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria12-1995
Skills
- Wellness services
- Establishing intravenous lines in pediatrics
- Arterial and venous blood draws in young patients
- Neonatal vascular access techniques
- Neonatal intubation
- Pediatric physical exams
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Treatment and Discharge planning with attention to detail
- Teamwork, collaboration and adaptable to change
- In-house patient care
- Pediatric wellness knowledge
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Pediatric Hospitalist
Sovah Health
07.2025 - Current
Pediatric Hospitalist
Integris Baptist
09.2023 - Current
General Pediatrician
Studying
06.2023 - 08.2023
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
10.2022 - 05.2023
Visiting Resident
university of texas, medical branchHealth
01.2022 - 09.2022
Care Giver
caring for my octogenarian parents
07.2021 - 12.2021
Attending Pediatrician
Chickasaw Nation Department Of Health
11.2013 - 06.2021
General Pediatrician/CEO
Acorn Pediatrics, PC
09.2005 - 10.2013
General Pediatrician
Medilag Pediatrics
12.2003 - 06.2005
Home Maker
Stay At Home Wife
07.2003 - 11.2003
Residency
Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
07.2000 - 06.2003
Observer Intern
Bronx Lebanon hospital
03.2000 - 06.2000
Junior Physician
Royal Cross Medical Center
02.1997 - 03.2000
Rotating Intern
lagos university teaching hospital
01.1996 - 01.1997
M.D. - Combined Pre-med/clinical Course
College Of Medicine, University Of Lagos
State Licenses
Active
GA, OK, VA, CA
Inactive
MS, LA, ME,