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Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: stroke, spasticity, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

151 West Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45216

(513) 418-2500

Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD is a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD is affiliated with UC Health and UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

151 West Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45216

Address:

234 Goodman Street
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Some issues Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	13
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

doctor visit	17
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	19
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	36
Cancer	15

doctor visit	15
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	46
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	93
inpatient care	93

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD treated as a neurologist in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	16
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD.

**Gender**
Female	13
Male	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	16
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	5
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	10

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology) 012 and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology) 012 (2009)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Oluwole Oladimeji Awosika, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$85 NOVASURE AND MYOSURE $85
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$20 ADAPTIVESTIM $20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$12 XARELTO $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$117

Biography

Dr. Oluwole Awosika is a Cincinnati, OH physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Awosika include transient ischemic attack (TIA), spasticity, and stroke. Before completing his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Dr. Awosika attended medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He is affiliated with UC Health.