Graduate education
University of Pittsburgh (Clinical Research)[1]
Through 2014
Oladipupo Olafiranye
Associate Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center · Date not established · Last known relationship
Associate Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center · Date not established · Last known relationship
An interventional cardiologist, he combines catheterization-laboratory leadership with research in preventive and interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndromes, kidney injury, ischemic preconditioning, and health disparities.
His research spans preventive and interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic preconditioning, and health disparities, with support described from federal research programs.
Olafiranye trained in medicine and internal medicine in Nigeria and the United States, followed by cardiovascular disease, clinical research, and interventional cardiology training. His profile identifies him as Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System.
acute coronary syndrome · acute kidney injury · cardiac catheterization · health disparities · interventional cardiology · ischemic preconditioning · preventive cardiology
Reviewed sources document Graduate education: University of Pittsburgh (Clinical Research), Medical school: Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (MD), Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Internal Medicine), and Fellowship: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Cardiovascular Disease), plus 1 more training record.
Explore education and trainingReviewed sources document acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, cardiac catheterization, and health disparities, plus 3 more research items. Explore attributed publications and research affiliations.
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Date not established
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Division of Cardiology faculty directoryUniversity of Pittsburgh (Clinical Research)[1]
Through 2014
Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (MD)[1]
Through 2001
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Internal Medicine)[1]
Through 2009
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Cardiovascular Disease)[1]
Through 2012
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Interventional Cardiology)[1]
Through 2014
Associate Professor[2]
acute coronary syndrome[1]
acute kidney injury[1]
cardiac catheterization[1]
health disparities[1]
interventional cardiology[1]
ischemic preconditioning[1]
preventive cardiology[1]
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17 source claims · Reviewed Sep 7, 2026
Biographical context: An interventional cardiologist, he combines catheterization-laboratory leadership with research in preventive and interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndromes, kidney injury, ischemic preconditioning, and health disparities.
Biography Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Division of Cardiology. He serves as the Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System. Dr. Olafiranye earned his medical education at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Nigeria where he also completed internal medicine residency training. He received additional internal medicine training and a pathology fellowship at St. George’s General Hospital in the West Indies. He received advanced training through fellowships at State University of New York (SUNY) and at University of Pittsburg Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Hospital in Brooklyn, where he received the Galal M. Ziady Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in the care of cardiac patients, followed by postdoctoral research training at the University of Pittsburg, where he also received a certificate in Healthcare Leadership & Business Fundamentals and earned a master's degree in clinical and translational research. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and interventional cardiology, Dr. Olafiranye joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023. He was previously an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Pittsburgh. The honor of being trusted to give health-related advice and the gratitude for helping someone through complex health situations motivates him each day as a physician. Dr. Olafiranye is an elected fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and American College of Cardiology. He is also a life member of Association of Black Cardiologists and a member of American Heart Association. He is a frequent reviewer for several medical journals and conferences. Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters. Dr. Olafiranye enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends.
Biographical context: His research spans preventive and interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic preconditioning, and health disparities, with support described from federal research programs.
Biography Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Division of Cardiology. He serves as the Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System. Dr. Olafiranye earned his medical education at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Nigeria where he also completed internal medicine residency training. He received additional internal medicine training and a pathology fellowship at St. George’s General Hospital in the West Indies. He received advanced training through fellowships at State University of New York (SUNY) and at University of Pittsburg Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Hospital in Brooklyn, where he received the Galal M. Ziady Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in the care of cardiac patients, followed by postdoctoral research training at the University of Pittsburg, where he also received a certificate in Healthcare Leadership & Business Fundamentals and earned a master's degree in clinical and translational research. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and interventional cardiology, Dr. Olafiranye joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023. He was previously an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Pittsburgh. The honor of being trusted to give health-related advice and the gratitude for helping someone through complex health situations motivates him each day as a physician. Dr. Olafiranye is an elected fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and American College of Cardiology. He is also a life member of Association of Black Cardiologists and a member of American Heart Association. He is a frequent reviewer for several medical journals and conferences. Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters. Dr. Olafiranye enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends.
Biographical context: Olafiranye trained in medicine and internal medicine in Nigeria and the United States, followed by cardiovascular disease, clinical research, and interventional cardiology training. His profile identifies him as Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System.
Biography Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Division of Cardiology. He serves as the Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System. Dr. Olafiranye earned his medical education at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Nigeria where he also completed internal medicine residency training. He received additional internal medicine training and a pathology fellowship at St. George’s General Hospital in the West Indies. He received advanced training through fellowships at State University of New York (SUNY) and at University of Pittsburg Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Hospital in Brooklyn, where he received the Galal M. Ziady Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in the care of cardiac patients, followed by postdoctoral research training at the University of Pittsburg, where he also received a certificate in Healthcare Leadership & Business Fundamentals and earned a master's degree in clinical and translational research. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and interventional cardiology, Dr. Olafiranye joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023. He was previously an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Pittsburgh. The honor of being trusted to give health-related advice and the gratitude for helping someone through complex health situations motivates him each day as a physician. Dr. Olafiranye is an elected fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and American College of Cardiology. He is also a life member of Association of Black Cardiologists and a member of American Heart Association. He is a frequent reviewer for several medical journals and conferences. Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters. Dr. Olafiranye enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends.
Fellowship: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Cardiovascular Disease)
Through 2012
Education Medical Education Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (2001), MD Residency SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2009), Internal Medicine Fellowship SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2012), Cardiovascular Disease Graduate School University of Pittsburgh (2014), Clinical Research Fellowship University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2014), Interventional Cardiology
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Interventional Cardiology)
Through 2014
Education Medical Education Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (2001), MD Residency SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2009), Internal Medicine Fellowship SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2012), Cardiovascular Disease Graduate School University of Pittsburgh (2014), Clinical Research Fellowship University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2014), Interventional Cardiology
Graduate education: University of Pittsburgh (Clinical Research)
Through 2014
Education Medical Education Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (2001), MD Residency SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2009), Internal Medicine Fellowship SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2012), Cardiovascular Disease Graduate School University of Pittsburgh (2014), Clinical Research Fellowship University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2014), Interventional Cardiology
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Medical school: Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (MD)
Through 2001
Education Medical Education Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (2001), MD Residency SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2009), Internal Medicine Fellowship SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2012), Cardiovascular Disease Graduate School University of Pittsburgh (2014), Clinical Research Fellowship University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2014), Interventional Cardiology
Official profile: Official profile
Biography Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Division of Cardiology. He serves as the Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System. Dr. Olafiranye earned his medical education at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Nigeria where he also completed internal medicine residency training. He received additional internal medicine training and a pathology fellowship at St. George’s General Hospital in the West Indies. He received advanced training through fellowships at State University of New York (SUNY) and at University of Pittsburg Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Hospital in Brooklyn, where he received the Galal M. Ziady Memorial Award for outstanding achievement in the care of cardiac patients, followed by postdoctoral research training at the University of Pittsburg, where he also received a certificate in Healthcare Leadership & Business Fundamentals and earned a master's degree in clinical and translational research. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and interventional cardiology, Dr. Olafiranye joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2023. He was previously an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Pittsburgh. The honor of being trusted to give health-related advice and the gratitude for helping someone through complex health situations motivates him each day as a physician. Dr. Olafiranye is an elected fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions and American College of Cardiology. He is also a life member of Association of Black Cardiologists and a member of American Heart Association. He is a frequent reviewer for several medical journals and conferences. Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters. Dr. Olafiranye enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends.
Research interests: acute coronary syndrome
Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters.
Research interests: acute kidney injury
Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters.
Research interests: cardiac catheterization
Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Division of Cardiology. He serves as the Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System.
Research interests: health disparities
Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters.
Research interests: interventional cardiology
Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters.
Research interests: ischemic preconditioning
Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the Division of Cardiology. He serves as the Chief Interventional Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA North Texas Healthcare System.
Research interests: preventive cardiology
Dr. Olafiranye's research interests include preventive cardiology, interventional cardiology, acute coronary syndrome, acute kidney injury, ischemic pre-conditioning and health disparities. His investigations have been funded by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Science Research & Development. His findings have been published in several peer-reviewed research journals, review articles and book chapters.
Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Internal Medicine)
Through 2009
Education Medical Education Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences (2001), MD Residency SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2009), Internal Medicine Fellowship SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (2012), Cardiovascular Disease Graduate School University of Pittsburgh (2014), Clinical Research Fellowship University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2014), Interventional Cardiology
1 source claim · Reviewed Sep 7, 2026
Professional role: Associate Professor
Oladipupo Olafiranye, M.D. Associate Professor
