HELLO, I’MDoctor Joan
I am a physician who has been in practice for the past 33 years. God has given me the privilege of being the mother of 5 great kids, whom I am extremely proud of, and I am also a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend.
I was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. I was 8 years old when I moved home to Nigeria, where I grew up. I completed primary and secondary school and a medical degree from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria before returning back to the United States.
I then went to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, where I completed both my pediatric internship and residency. I have a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Regis University, Colorado, and obtained my certificate to offer office-based treatment of buprenorphine to patients (helps patients get off narcotics). I have also completed training in Functional Nutrition and Functional medicine.
As a way of giving back to my professional community, I have mentored many medical students, residents, and student nurse practitioners and have served as Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics; chaired and was instrumental in developing and running patient-focused pediatric, general, and buprenorphine practices. Presently, I work at a pediatric clinic and have started my own virtual functional medicine practice.
The Lord has given me so much. He has taken me through a lot, and I just want to give back a little bit of what he has blessed me with and what he has taught me over the past 5 decades. This blog is to provide you with more insight into the different areas of our lives. I hope that there is something here you will be able to take and apply to your life. I also hope it provides some laughter, fun, feelings of peace, and a desire to live your life to the fullest. I would love to hear from you should you have any questions or comments.
With Love,
Dr. Joan Olubunmi Ifarinde, MD, MBA, FAAP
A FEW OF MY FAVES
MY FAVE EATS
Iyan and Efo
YOU’LL FIND ME
At the Church
NEVER WILL I EVER
Wear Hot Pink
NO MAN IS AN ISLAND.
HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU-
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